Caution paramount at crosswalks
By Scott Prater Mountaineer staff FORT CARSON, Colo. — Dec. 13, 2019, was a calm, sunny morning at Fort Carson. Just a few days prior to the holiday break, most Soldiers and Families bustled around...
View ArticleFort Carson leads TBI studies
Editor’s note: This article ran in the Jan. 25, 2008, issue. By C. Todd Lopez Army News Service WASHINGTON — The Army released a report Jan. 17, 2008, that outlines how the service can better...
View ArticleJoint physician training improves readiness
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Army Maj. Michal Sobieszczyk demonstrates how to perform a cricothyrotomy Jan. 14 for doctors with 4th Infantry Division and the U.S. Air Force Academy at Evans Army Community...
View ArticleBarkeley Avenue water line repair project underway January-March
By Susan C. Galentine Directorate of Public Works Sustainability specialist FORT CARSON, Colo. — A water line repair project underway from January through March 2020, will affect traffic flow and...
View Article2nd BCT Soldiers train at Piñon Canyon, prepare for NTC
Editor’s note: This article ran in the Feb. 29, 2008, issue. By Sgt. Rodney Foliente 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division FORT CARSON, Colo. — Soldiers from 2nd...
View ArticleCoaches develop young athletes
By Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff FORT CARSON, Colo. — Fort Carson youth center sports director Otis Forrest said one key to his successful program is the volunteer coaches. Forrest expressed the...
View ArticlePreparedness Part 1: Carson remains ready for natural disasters
By Brandy Gill Garrison Public Affairs Office Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series on preparedness for the devastating natural disasters Colorado can bring. FORT CARSON, Colo. — When...
View ArticleTeamwork among brigades
Soldiers with 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, help refuel tanks, Bradleys, Humvees and trucks Jan. 28, 2020, as 3rd Armored Brigade Combat...
View ArticleNew BSOC fully operational
By 1st Sgt. Steve Segin 1st Space Brigade Public Affairs Office FORT CARSON, Colorado — The new Battalion Satellite Communications Operations Center (BSOC) at Fort Carson is now fully operational. The...
View ArticleFMSU cases colors during ceremony
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Maj. Aaron Mann, left, commander, and 1st Sgt. Mitchell Howard, right, company first sergeant, 230th Finance Management Support Unit, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Sustainment...
View Article242nd OD returns after delays
Editor’s note: This article ran in the March 7, 2008, issue. Story and photos by James H. Egbert Mountaineer staff With one delay after another, the 242nd Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 71st Ordnance...
View ArticleMessages from the heart — Speak each other’s languages this Valentine’s Day
Commentary by Amber Martin Garrison Public Affairs Office FORT CARSON, Colo. — When I was in elementary school, I used to love exchanging special Valentine’s cards with my schoolmates, and creating...
View ArticleSling load training
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Soldiers with Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter...
View ArticleCarson Soldier completes citizenship journey
“I don’t just live here. America is my home country now. I feel more American.” — Sgt. Jefte Sanon By Scott Prater Mountaineer staff FORT CARSON, Colo. — Then Cpl. Jefte Sanon, petroleum supply...
View ArticleMP company claims top Army honor
By Scott Prater Mountaineer staff FORT CARSON, Colo. — Maj. Gen. Kevin Vereen, provost marshal general, delivers the keynote address during the Maj. Gen. Harry H. Bandholtz Award ceremony for the 59th...
View ArticleEPO training keeps post in compliance
By Emma Buccambuso Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division FORT CARSON, Colo. — Larry Clinton, operations and maintenance contractor, Directorate of Public Works, who works at the Fort...
View ArticleVolunteers recognized
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson ; joins his wife Kelly McFarlane, second from left; and Command Sgt. Maj. T.J. Holland,...
View Article2IBCT Medics aid researchers in study
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Capt. Alex Gwynne, left, emergency medicine resident with Brooke Army Medical Center located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, briefs Sgt. Clayton King, center,...
View Article73 years of combined service: Couple creates lasting memories
“I’m thankful to have come to this point. It’s been a good journey.” — Earl Peterson By Amber Martin Garrison Public Affairs Office Bettie and Earl Peterson FORT CARSON, Colo. — Imagine being so in...
View ArticleTown hall emphasizes communication
By Scott Prater Mountaineer staff FORT CARSON, Colo. — Fort Carson Army and on-post housing leaders hosted a quarterly town hall Feb. 19, 2020, for Soldiers and Family members at McMahon Auditorium in...
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