Water insertion: Soldiers practice skills during helo-cast exercise
Editor’s note: This article ran in the May 10, 2002, issue. By Spc. Jon Christoffersen Mountaineer staff FORT CARSON, Colo. — Soldiers from Troop B, 9th Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry...
View ArticleSoldier saves best friend’s life
“You don’t have time to evaluate when someone else’s life is in your hands, she called me because she knew I would do something about it.” — Spc. Andrea Stevenson By Sgt. Kelsey Simmons 4th Infantry...
View ArticlePatrolling the skies: ADA soldiers train up on Stingers
Editor’s note: This article ran in the June 21, 2002, issue. By Sgt. 1st Class James Yocum Fort Carson Public Affairs Office FORT CARSON, Colo. — For a couple of days this month, nobody would have...
View ArticleInternet surfing spawns online addicts
Editor’s note: This article ran in the March 7, 1997, issue. By Susan Griggs Air Force News Service The internet is an amazing information source. Students, teachers, and researchers use it as an...
View ArticleF-Troop soldiers self sufficient
Editor’s note: This article ran in the March 14, 1997, issue. By Jeff Haight Staff writer FORT CARSON, Colo. — Members of F-Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, started their exercises Monday...
View ArticleSorry, you have to make your own ‘sammich’
Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Dec. 3, 2015, that women who qualify will be able to serve in any job, anywhere in the military. (Photo by Spc. Canaan Radcliffe) Commentary by Jeanine Mezei...
View ArticleNet Zero unit contest underway
By Susan C. Galentine Directorate of Public Works Net Zero outreach and public relations Soldiers who turn off lights, call in water leaks and recycle have a shot at earning their units up to $10,000...
View ArticleFit for Performance helps shed pounds
Commentary by Capt. Kelly Kaim Dietitian, 4th Infantry Division Fit for Performance has replaced the Army Move Program designed to assist flagged Soldiers lose weight and meet Army standards. The new...
View ArticleFire burns 1,200 acres
Smoke blankets the Fort Carson training ranges Sunday. Directorate of Emergency Services firefighters responded to a fire on range 149 on the southwest side of the installation Feb. 20, 2016, that was...
View ArticleRunning for the fallen
The 13th Air Support Operations Squadron displays the images of fallen Tactical Air Control Party Airmen during the Fifth Annual 24-hour Challenge Run at Pershing Field March 23-24, 2016. (Photo by...
View ArticleThousands test will at Spartan Race
By Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff Fort Carson Training Area 4 is used for numerous high-level military training activities but maybe none with as many participants as May 14-15, 2016, when it was the...
View ArticleMemorial event honors fallen heroes
By Scott Prater Mountaineer staff Local community members have an opportunity May 26, 2016, to pay their respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in support of overseas contingency...
View ArticleBest Warrior decides Soldier, NCO of year
Staff Sgt. Dominique Cooper, squad leader, 110th Military Police Company, 759th MP Battalion, plots coordinates on a map during the call for fire portion of the warrior lanes testing as part of the 4th...
View ArticleBringing heat
Fort Carson youth center baseball player Anthony Gallardo fires a pitch during first inning action June 24, 2016, at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. The youth baseball season began at the post...
View ArticleUpgrades on tap for DFMWR shooting range
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Soldiers place targets on Range 4 Nov. 30, 2018, at the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex. (Photo by Scott Prater) By Scott Prater Mountaineer staff FORT CARSON, Colo. — The...
View ArticleNeed to borrow a tank? Mountain Post trains IBCT Soldiers in virtual world
Editor’s note: This article ran in the April 12, 2002, issue. By Capt. Glenn Hedges Simulations, 7th Infantry Division FORT CARSON, Colo. — Soldiers from the Initial Brigade Combat Team at Fort...
View ArticleFort Carson, Rocky Mountain Region prepare for fire season
Editor’s note: This article ran in the April 26, 2002, issue. By Spc. Jon Christofffersen Mountaineer staff Last year, 30,000 acres of land on Fort Carson burned. According to Fort Carson Fire Chief...
View ArticleWater insertion: Soldiers practice skills during helo-cast exercise
Editor’s note: This article ran in the May 10, 2002, issue. By Spc. Jon Christoffersen Mountaineer staff FORT CARSON, Colo. — Soldiers from Troop B, 9th Cavalry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry...
View ArticleSoldier saves best friend’s life
“You don’t have time to evaluate when someone else’s life is in your hands, she called me because she knew I would do something about it.” — Spc. Andrea Stevenson By Sgt. Kelsey Simmons 4th Infantry...
View ArticlePatrolling the skies: ADA soldiers train up on Stingers
Editor’s note: This article ran in the June 21, 2002, issue. By Sgt. 1st Class James Yocum Fort Carson Public Affairs Office FORT CARSON, Colo. — For a couple of days this month, nobody would have...
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