Medical Soldiers battle for best warrior
DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah — Spc. Anthony Cruz, a combat medic specialist assigned to Dugway Occupational Health Clinic, calls in a 9-Line MedEvac request during the Evans Army Community Hospital Best...
View ArticleTransfer of Authority: 2IBCT assumes command
“It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve alongside you and we look forward to working together to achieve success.” — Col. Dave Zinn KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Col. Dave Zinn, right, commander,...
View Article‘Thank a Fireman’
Commentary by Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr. Commander, U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Carson FORT CARSON, Colo. —A UH-60 Black Hawk carries a Bambi bucket of water March 5, 2018, to fight an on-post fire near Gate...
View ArticleTroops prepare for KFOR mission
By Spc. Jarel Chugg 19th Public Affairs Detachment HOHENFELS, Germany — Soldiers from the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct patrols...
View ArticleNet Zero unit contest launches April 1
By Susan C. Galentine Directorate of Public Works Net Zero/Sustainability public relations FORT CARSON, Colo. — Units whose Soldiers conserve energy, call in water leaks and recycle have a shot at...
View ArticleBattle to be best
A student from JFK Special Warfare Center and School from Fort Bragg, N.C., competed with Spc. Petronilo Marin with 4th Infantry Division, March 3, 2018, during a three-day Armed Forces Combatives...
View Article3-61 CAV assumes new role in Kosovo
CAMP MARECHAL DE LATTRE DE TASSIGNY, Kosovo — Lt. Col. Donald Braman and Command Sgt. Maj. Jasan Weaver with the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry...
View ArticleSewer system overflows becoming common problem on post
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Sewer system overflows are harmful to human health and the environment and costly to manage. (Photo by Tammy Collins) By Jeff Farmer and Jim Casey Directorate of Public Works...
View ArticleWWII hits Fort Carson: Group goes downrange to relive history
Editor’s note: This article ran in the February 24, 1995, issue. By David Caudel Staff writer Several German soldiers began to fan out amongst the trees, scanning the area for the Russian troops they...
View Article3ABCT assists Carson firefighters
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Division Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy L. Metheny, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, speaks to Soldiers of 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th...
View ArticleAre you READY?
By Maj. Gen. Randy A. George Commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson WE NEED TO BE WARRIOR ATHLETES! Since 1917 Ivy Soldiers have been placed in the most demanding physical...
View ArticleCombat leaders recount Vietnam battles
Editor’s note: This article ran in the March 3, 1995, issue. By Sally Roberts MOUNTAINEER assistant editor In 1965, two battles in the Ia Drang valley in Vietnam were the first major battles fought...
View Article#MountainPostLiving — Join us on a wellness journey
By 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson leadership April 3, 2018. It’s a date worth marking on your calendar. In fact, it could be the most inspiring and life-changing date to begin one of the most...
View ArticleWomen’s History Month observance — Honoring women in the Army
“Women have more opportunities than ever before in the Armed Forces.” — Retired Air Force Col. Linda S. Aldrich FORT CARSON, Colo. — Guest speaker, Retired Air Force Col. Linda S. Aldrich, speaks about...
View ArticleJunior chef claims culinary gold
By Scott Prater Mountaineer staff FORT CARSON, Colo. — The Fort Carson Culinary Team brought home 20 medals from the 43rd Annual Joint Culinary Training Exercise (JCTE) at Fort Lee, Virginia, March...
View ArticleCarson celebrates Earth, Arbor Day
By Susan C. Galentine Directorate of Public Works Net Zero/Sustainability public relations FORT CARSON, Colo. — The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Environmental Division staff is hosting an Earth...
View ArticleCarson first to up-armor vehicles
Editor’s note: This article ran in the January 7, 2005, issue. By Pfc. Clint Stein Mountaineer staff When the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment deploys to the Middle East in the spring, its Soldiers will...
View ArticleEACH training enhances SHARP
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Detective Brady Mitts, Colorado Springs Police Department, Special Victims Section, talks to fellow victim advocates, Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC) and Army Criminal...
View Article#MountainPostLiving: 8 Ways to Make Nutritious Swaps
By Pfc. Brittany Basye Nutrition care specialist, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Wellness Journey FORT CARSON, Colo. — Nutrition is a key component of overall health and wellness. From April to...
View ArticleAquatic lifesaving skills
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Fort Carson Soldiers who will be part of the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Aquatics Division summer lifeguard program practice how to pull a distressed...
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