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• Former Ft. Carson soldier receives Medal of Honor

  February 11, 2013 7:06 PM

  A former Fort Carson soldier has been given the nation's highest military honor. Retired Staff Sergeant Clint Romesha was presented with the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama Monday at the White House. "These men were outnumbered, outgunned, and almost overrun," President Obama said in the ceremony for... more »

• An inside look at Ft. Carson growth

  January 22, 2013 7:42 PM

  There's a lot of construction going on right now at Fort Carson, but the centerpiece is the new Combat Aviation Brigade. News 5 got an exclusive tour on Tuesday. The Combat Aviation Brigade is $700 million worth of construction, putting up about 15 to 20 buildings over the... more »

• Iron Horse Week off and running at Fort Carson Play Video

  June 4, 2012 5:37 PM

  Iron Horse Week kicks off activities and competitions at Fort Carson, starting Monday, June 4th, and running through Friday. Iron Horse is a nickname of the 4th Infantry Division, stationed at the Mountain Post. Others across the Army host similar events under different names. It's a chance improve teamwork and... more »

• Free "Trees for Troops" on the Mountain Post

  December 7, 2011 7:54 PM

  Many of our military families on Fort Carson are going to have some help decorating their homes this holiday season. Once again the Mountain Post is offering the free "Trees for Troops" program. Fort Carson teamed up with Fed Ex to give away free trees to military families. Vouchers are... more »

• Ceremony for fallen soldiers Mon. at Fort Carson

  August 20, 2011 12:26 AM

  A recognition ceremony Monday on the Mountain Post is scheduled to honor fallen soldiers and their family members. Family members of fallen heroes will ready poetry and their children will be recognized in a medal presentation. The event is put on by Fort Carson Survivor Outreach Services. Survivor... more »

• Fort Carson hosting "Run for the Fallen"

  August 18, 2011 3:56 PM

  Fort Carson, Colo. - Fort Carson is hosting a run to remember fallen soldiers Saturday at 8 a.m. at Iron Horse Park. The Run for the Fallen honors the men and women who have died while serving in Overseas Contingency Operations. Participants will wear runners' bibs displaying names and... more »

• Former Sec. of Defense Rumsfeld at Mountain Post Thursday

  July 21, 2011 4:32 PM

  Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld is expected at Fort Carson Thursday to autograph copies of his memoir. The book, titled "Known and Unknown", chronicles Rumsfeld's long and varied public service career. In it, he recounts his service as a U.S. Congressman, U.S. ambassador to NATO, White House chief... more »

• Jay Leno set to perform for local military families

  July 9, 2011 4:42 PM

  Stand-up comedian and late night talk show host for NBC Jay Leno is set to perform a free show for military families Saturday night at the Mountain Post's Special Events Center at 7:30 p.m. This is part of the "Tour for the Troops," which is an Air Force Reserve-sponsored... more »

• Soldiers return from Iraq, Afghanistan

  March 8, 2011 2:03 AM

  Not one, not two, but three homecomings in six hours happened at Fort Carson Monday night and Tuesday morning. The first homecoming welcomed 250 soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. These soldiers have spent the last 12 months in Iraq where they trained and worked... more »

• Over 200 Fort Carson soldiers are back home

  March 1, 2011 7:44 PM

  Around 250 Fort Carson solders were greeted by family members and friends who've been waiting a long time to see them again. The soldiers are with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. They are home from a year long tour in Iraq, "It was a long twelve... more »

• Fort Carson's 4th BCT officially home

  August 6, 2010 12:32 PM

  Fort Carson's 4th Brigade Combat Team is officially home, uncasing the colors Friday morning following a deployment to Afghanistan. The ceremony also included honoring 39 soldiers lost during the deployment. Names of the dead were added to Fort Carson's Global War on Terrorism memorial. more »

• Names added to Ft. Carson's Fallen Soldiers' Memorial

  May 27, 2010 7:52 PM

  53 names of soldiers were added Thursday to Fort Carson's Global War on Terrorism Fallen Soldiers' Memorial. All of the soldiers died in the line over the last year. It's a ceremony that has become annual since the site was dedicated in 2004. It's scheduled every year for the... more »

• Another wave of soldiers headed home

  May 20, 2010 3:44 PM

  Fort Carson is gearing up for another happy homecoming. Officials at the Mountain Post say more than 80 soldiers with the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division are scheduled to arrive at 12:55p.m. Friday afternoon for a ceremony at the Special Events Center. This group has been supporting... more »

• Ft. Carson soldiers getting ready to deploy

  March 3, 2010 5:26 PM

  More soldiers from the Mountain Post are heading overseas. To get ready they're packing away the colors in a traditional casing ceremony. The flags for the divisions are cased before being sent into a combat zone. 3,500 soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, with the 4th Infantry... more »

• Fort Carson to remember fallen soldiers

  January 11, 2010 12:00 PM

  Fort Carson will hold a memorial service Wednesday for three fallen soldiers. All were members of the 4th Brigade Combat Team killed in action in Afghanistan. The soldiers are: Sgt. Jason A. Mcleod - 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Sgt. Kenneth R. Nichols... more »

• Soldiers getting holiday meal ready

  December 23, 2009 8:16 PM

  Another holiday, another meal for the homeless in our area. Fort Carson soldiers are once again working for the community this holiday season. The mission at Fort Carson, prep work. The cooking has a military feel. "Everybody's definitely got their own job," says Spc. Bobby Garrett. "I'm on... more »

• Army drops appeal over Pinon Canyon study

  November 18, 2009 11:10 AM

  The Army is dropping its appeal of a court ruling related to plans to step up training at Pinon Canyon, Fort Carson's down range training site. The Army appealed a Sept. 8 federal court ruling that said it didn't adequately assess the environmental effects of increasing training at the southeast... more »

• Army secretary to attend Fort Carson services for fallen soldiers

  November 17, 2009 1:38 PM

  Army Secretary John McHugh will attend memorial services at Fort Carson for 15 soldiers killed in Afghanistan last month. Two services are scheduled Wednesday at the mountain post. One will honor eight soldiers from Fort Carson's 4th Infantry Division who were killed Oct. 3 when insurgents attacked two U.S. outposts... more »

• Fort Carson has flu hotline staffed by RNs

  October 23, 2009 1:15 PM

  Fort Carson has activated a new hotline staffed by nurses to answer questions about H1N1 swine flu. The number is staffed seven days a week, 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. TRICARE beneficiaries may speak to a registered nurse about symptoms and treatments for illness. The hotline number is... more »

• Fort Carson mourns fallen soldiers

  October 7, 2009 11:00 PM

  The Mountain Post remembers the 9 men who sacrificed their all over the weekend while serving our country in the war in Afghanistan. "As we mourn the loss of these great Americans, we remember their dedicated service and heroic actions as they fought along their comrades to preserve our freedom."... more »