‘Order of the Spur’
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — Spur candidates from 3rd ABCT push a Humvee 100 meters during an early-morning physical fitness challenge at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, June 19, 2019. Candidates worked in teams...
View ArticleFamily united: Blessings, lessons from warrior parent
“Adaptive reconditioning sports gave me a new goal, renewed sense of purpose and something to work toward … as I adjusted to my becoming a new kind of athlete.” — Tanner Kane By Annette P. Gomes Army...
View ArticleBlood, sweat, gloves: Soldier punches way to success
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Sgt. Larry Mays, a unit supply NCO with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, hits a...
View ArticleFreedom Fest 2019
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Morgan Wallen, an American country music artist, performs his hit single “Whiskey Glasses” during Fort Carson’s Freedom Fest 2019 at Iron Horse Park June 28, 2019. Other...
View ArticleAirmen honor incoming commander — 13th ASOS embraces new leadership
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Air Force Lt. Col. Craig J. Cude, right, assumes command of the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron by accepting the unit guidon from presiding official, Air Force Col. Charles M....
View Article4ID marches for Independence Day
PUEBLO WEST, Colo. — Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, march in the honor guard for the Pueblo West 4th of July parade, where...
View ArticleServing,-Protecting; That’s The MP
Editor’s note: This article ran in the Jan. 15, 1948, issue. A Military policeman, like a civil officer, represents the prestige and authority of the law. He must be an outstanding example of...
View ArticleLeading way to Ranger School — Carson starts Pre-Ranger Course
FORT CARSON, Colo. — 1st Lt. Peter Salat with 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, patrols while a scout team recons the area during an...
View ArticleSoldier of the Week: Spc. Lucas Krieger
Spc. Lucas Krieger FORT CARSON, Colo. — Meet Spc. Lucas Krieger, the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Soldier of the Week. Krieger is a food service specialist with 68th Combat Sustainment Support...
View ArticleFreedom Fest 2019: Community celebrates Independence Day
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Mason Williams, turns over his prize ducklings during a carnival game in Freedom Fest at Iron Horse Park June 28, 2019. (Photo by Spc. Robert Vicens) By Spc. Robert Vicens 14th...
View ArticleFCEC provides education opportunities — SEC to host 6th annual fair
By Scott Prater Mountaineer staff FORT CARSON, Colo. — In this file photo, Ava Low, daughter of Teresa Low, a Fort Carson spouse, learns how robots operate during the Fort Carson Education Fair at the...
View ArticleBaby Expo draws over 600 Families
By Jeanine Mezei U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Fort Carson Public Affairs Office FORT CARSON, Colo. — Rena Forcum, American Red Cross representative at Evans Army Community Hospital, speaks...
View ArticleFamily united: Blessings, lessons from warrior parent
“Adaptive reconditioning sports gave me a new goal, renewed sense of purpose and something to work toward … as I adjusted to my becoming a new kind of athlete.” — Tanner Kane By Annette P. Gomes Army...
View ArticleEsper in confirmation hearings
By David Vergun Defense.gov WASHINGTON — Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper answers questions from members of the Senate Armed Services Committee during the confirmation hearing on his nomination to...
View ArticleCommander’s final 4SB run
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Col. Geoffrey Kent, front, commander, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, leads the brigade on a 4-mile run July 11, 2019, at Fort Carson. Kent led his last 4th SB run...
View Article“We Aim To Please” That’s The Commissary
Editor’s note: This article ran in the Jan. 22, 1948, issue. The Sales Commissary, located on High Street, is in the midst of the NCO quarters and takes care of approximately 125 customers per day...
View ArticleTroops gather for ceremony — Sustainment brigade welcomes leadership
By Sgt. James Geelen 4th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division FORT CARSON, Colo. — Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, left, acting senior commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort...
View ArticleSoldier of the Week: Capt. Elliott Strube
Capt. Elliott Strube FORT CARSON, Colo. — Meet Capt. Elliott Strube, the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Soldier of the Week. Strube is a pediatrician with U.S. Army Medical Department...
View ArticleThousands attend Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo; honor service members
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard presents the colors July 10, 2019, at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris-Penrose Event Center. The...
View ArticleNative American encampment offers prayer, renewal
By Eric E. Parris Garrison Public Affairs Office FORT CARSON, Colo. — The Tree of Life, a cottonwood tree, stands in the center of the arbor area where the dancers took part in the sun dance ceremony...
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