Rep. Doug Lamborn serves on the House Armed Services Committe. Late this afternoon, he released this statement on the Army's plan to reduce brigades by up to 30 percent:
"The Obama Administration's plan to dramatically reduce the size of our Army is deeply troubling. It would be unwise and... more »
Fort Carson will get a new aviation brigade, bringing another 2,700 troops, according to federal sources.
The Army briefed Colorado's congressional delegation, and promised $240 million in spending to support the new brigade.
"First and foremost, this means the soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division will be able... more »
DENVER (AP) - A draft report from the Army says stationing new aviation units in Colorado and Washington state would have some significant environmental or social impacts.
The report, made public Friday, says the Army's preferred alternative is to place one combat aviation brigade each at Colorado's Fort Carson... more »
FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) - Fort Carson is remembering nine soldiers killed in Afghanistan. The post will hold a memorial service Wednesday for the soldiers, all members of the 1st Brigade Combat Team.
Five were riding in the same heavily armed vehicle when they were killed by a roadside... more »
The 2010 Army Soldier Show is dedicated to the Soldiers of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson who recently returned from a year-long deployment to Afghanistan.
Social media is the theme of this year's "Soldier Show 27.0". It features a cast and crew of... more »
About 3,800 soldiers from Fort Carson are staying behind in Iraq in a training role, even though the last U.S. combat troops have pulled out.
The 3rd Brigade Combat Team of the 4th Infantry Division is assigned to help train Iraqi security forces. The soldiers deployed to southern Iraq... more »
Fort Carson soldiers will host an open house today at Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in southern Colorado, beginning at 11 am. The open house will follow a simulated convoy attack exercise by soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.
The open house will include a display... more »