COMMANDING GENERAL VISION STATEMENT
“Fort Carson … the best place in the Army for soldiers to soldier … leaders to lead … families
to grow … and people to work. We are a home to the force … a committed neighbor, trained
to deploy, trained to fight, trained to win … the 7th Infantry Division and the Mountain Post
Team … a dominant combat ready force for the 21st century.”
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WELCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Welcome to Fort Carson. The “Mountain Post” is located in
eastern Colorado at the base of the Rocky Mountains.
HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Fort Carson has numerous housing options in the surrounding
community and on-post.
DRIVER INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Informational assistance on transportation, automobile
requirements and post transit services.
HEALTH SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
State-of-the-art medical and dental facilities afford Fort
Carson superior health services.
CARSON COMMUNITY I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Fort Carson has all the programs, facilities, services and conveniences
necessary for a modern community.
FORT CARSON HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Fort Carson has been a vital Army installation since it began
as Camp Carson in 1942.
FORT CARSON UNITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
The post’s diversity in units includes a Special Forces group
and an armored cavalry regiment.
TRAINING AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Fort Carson’s 138,523 acres can accommodate a wide variety
of training.
COMMUNITY RECREATION . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Exciting recreational opportunities abound near Fort Carson.
SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES . . . . . . . .45
Colorado historical sites and Denver are just some of the
areas close to Fort Carson.
AREA ATTRACTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Colorado offers spectacular year-round and seasonal activities.
Map Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blue pages
Includes Post Cantonment Area, Main Post Area and
Colorado Springs.
Buyer’s Guide . . . . . . . . . .Yellow Pages
Telephone Directory . . . . . .White Pages
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WELCOME
Fort Carson, the "Mountain Post," is located just
south of Colorado Springs at the base of the Rocky
Mountains. Colorado Springs' unparalleled beauty and
mild climate make it a gateway to a wide variety of outdoor
activities. Many internationally-known ski areas,
some of the nation's most scenic parks and finest hunting
and fishing areas are located within a short drive.
Fort Carson families also have easy access to the
many cultural attractions of "The Springs" and the
bright lights of Denver.
Whether you have already arrived at Fort Carson or
have just received orders to report here, the information
in this publication will help you get settled and
take advantage of the on- and off-post services and
attractions for your enjoyment.
GETTING HERE
Fort Carson is located 60 miles south of Denver on
Interstate 25, exit 135, or Nevada Avenue (State
Highway 115), Exit 140A. (See map insert.)
The Colorado Springs Airport is currently served by
9 airlines and is located about 10 miles from Fort
Carson. The USO booth, located near baggage claim
area #4, is available for assistance.
Greyhound also has a bus terminal in Colorado
Springs.
CLIMATE AND ALTITUDE
The Colorado Springs area has a mild year-round
climate. In January, the coldest month, temperatures
average a high of 43 degrees and a low of 23 degrees
with a mean of 33 degrees. The area averages 42.4 inches
of snow annually.
August, the warmest month, has an average high
of 84 degrees and a low of 61 degrees with a mean of
73 degrees.
Fort Carson's elevation is above 6,000 feet and some
newcomers experience slight fatigue at first. Because of
the high elevation, all new personnel are allowed 30
days to adjust to the altitude and to reach the Fort
Carson fitness standards.
COLORADO ROAD CONDITIONS
Colorado weather can be erratic. Mountain passes
are frequently closed due to snow and ice or mudslides
- even in the summer. During winter months, storms
may suddenly occur. Unprepared travelers may
become trapped.
If you are traveling in the winter, come prepared. It
is advisable to have equipment, such as tire chains,
blankets, flashlights, etc., for emergency situations. The
State Highway Patrol road conditions report is updated
constantly, year-round. The phone number is (719)
630-1111 Category #7623.
President George W. Bush addressed the troops on November 24, 2003, in praise of the soldiers’ determination.
UNIFORMS
BDUs are the duty uniform at Fort Carson. The post
has an offpost uniform policy, which normally allows
wearing BDUs. to lunch or traveling to or from offpost
housing. Soldiers should contact their unit for more
information regarding the uniform policy.
INPROCESSING
All incoming personnel should report to the United
States Army Replacement Detachment and Fort Carson
Welcome and Farewell Center, Bldg. 1218, located on
the corner of Wetzel Avenue and Ellis Street. It is not
necessary to report in uniform. The detachment operates
24 hours a day. You will receive an inprocessing
appointment after signing in. Allow two to four days to
in process, depending on rank.
Be sure to have your dental, medical, finance, and
personnel records, orders and a DA 31 (leave form). If
your finance records are in order, you will normally be
paid your travel time entitlements within five days of
your first day of inprocessing.
DA CIVILIANS
Department of the Army civilians should report to
Bldg. 1550, Specker Avenue, at 7:30 a.m. on the first
day of their employment at Fort Carson. For information
on employment at Fort Carson, call (719) 526-
4524 or DSN 691-4524.
WHERE TO STAY
If you are a Staff Sergeant or below unaccompanied
by your family, you will receive temporary billeting at
the Replacement Detachment. The Colorado Inn, the
post's temporary lodging facility, is operated on a firstcome,
first-served basis. Reservations can be made up to
60 days in advance. TDY personnel
and PCS families will be housed on
a priority basis.
Currently, there are a total of
181 rooms available for service
members on post. Smoking and
non-smoking rooms are available.
Children under 16 stay for free.
Pets are not allowed in the
Colorado Inn.
The Colorado Inn has also contracted
with several local, namebrand
hotels to provide rooms for
overflow personnel. These hotel
contracts provide for lower than
normal rates for military personnel
and families due to the number of
rooms that we generally utilize in
the Colorado Springs area. If you
need additional information or would like to make a
reservation, on or off post, please call 719-526-4832,
ext. 0. The hours of the Colorado Inn are 0630 to 0130
daily. You can view rooms or make on-line reservations
at www.ftcarsonmwr.com then hit the link to Business
Activities and the Colorado Inn.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Contact the Joint Personal Property Shipping
Office (JPPSO) as soon as possible. They will coordinate
delivery of your household goods, unaccompanied
and hold baggage. Hours are Monday through
Friday from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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The Welcome & Farewell Center, located in Bldg. 1218, welcomes soldiers to Fort Carson.
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Claims on damaged shipments are handled by the
Staff Judge Advocate. For more information or for delivery
coordination, call 554-9298 (electronic voice mail).
Once the voice mail answers, follow the on-line menu.
WEAPONS REGISTRATION
Military personnel assigned or attached to Fort
Carson, civilian employees, visitors or anyone desiring
to bring a weapon/firearm onto the installation must
register their privately owned weapon/firearm with the
Provost Marshal's office, Bldg. 2700 within 72 hours
after acquisition of the weapon/firearm or 14 days after
initial arrival at Fort Carson. This registration requirement
applies to individuals living in government quarters
and those living in an off-post residence. Persons
with weapons/firearms registered at the Provost
Marshal's office must de-register upon departure from
Fort Carson. For more information, call 526-0094.
Regulations make it illegal to possess, store, maintain,
or display a blackjack, gravity or inertia knife,
switchblade, stun gun, zip gun, etc., or any other instrument
designed to injure or cause death. Weapons
should not be stored in vehicles under any circumstances.
FORT CARSON VETERINARY
TREATMENT FACILITY
To promote the health and well being of animals
owned by eligible personnel, the Fort Carson
Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) offers vaccination
clinics and limited sick call clinics. For further information
or to schedule an appointment call 526-3803.
The clinic is located on the corner of Nelson and Harr
in Bldg. 6001.
If you own pets and live on Fort Carson, you must
abide by the following regulations, IAW FC Reg. 40-5
and the Fort Carson Family Housing Guide:
• Register your pets at the VTF within 10 days of
arrival, or after acquiring a new pet. Fort Carson residents
are limited to two pets in post quarters.
• Have all puppies and kittens vaccinated with an
initial series beginning at 6-8 weeks of age (and every 3-
4 weeks until 16 weeks of age), and annually thereafter.
Have all pets vaccinated for rabies at 16 weeks of age,
and annually thereafter. The rabies identification tag
must be placed on the animal’s collar.
• Have your dog and/or cat microchipped. This
involves placing a microchip, which is the size of a
grain of rice, underneath the skin in the shoulder area.
This is a means of permanent
identification and is
absolutely mandatory for
all residents on Fort
Carson who own a dog or
a cat.
• Provide adequate
food, water, and shelter for
all animals, and remove
animal waste daily.
• Animals must be
under proper control at all
times and cannot roam
free. Animals will not be
left unattended in vehicles.
• If you live off post
within the city limits of
Colorado Springs, dogs
and cats must be vaccinated
against rabies annually.
Dogs must be licensed
within 30 days of arrival,
and annually thereafter.
Contact the Veterinary
Treatment Facility for current
licensing agencies.
Pet care is available at the Fort Carson Veterinary Clinic.
OFF-POST REFERRAL SERVICE
The Housing Referral Office assists military families
in locating suitable off-post housing. The service
maintains nondiscriminatory listings of available
homes, apartments and mobile homes.
Soldiers are advised on rental costs, commuting
time and environmental conditions. They can also get
information about neighborhoods, leases, deposits,
and hazard insurance for personal property and sanctioned
facilities.
Low-income families are assisted in obtaining federally
subsidized housing in the surrounding community.
For more information, call (719) 526-2322.
WHEN YOU GET HERE
If you receive Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
you must report to the Housing Referral Office in Bldg.
7301 on Woodfill Road, co-located with the Colorado
Inn, upon your arrival at Fort Carson.
Army regulations require you to report to Housing
Referral before you make any permanent off-post living
arrangements. If you are eligible, you can be placed
on the waiting list for on-post housing. All soldiers
with family members are eligible for on-post housing.
Soldiers are placed on the waiting list for on-post
housing in accordance with the soldier’s eligibility
date. This date will be established in the Housing
Office. The waiting list for quarters currently varies
from 12 months to 24 months. The Housing Referral
Office will consider waiting list variables such as grade,
unit, number of family members, etc.
Company grade officers, warrant officers and most
senior NCO’s drawing BAH at the without dependents
rate are not required to live on post. For general information
on housing in the Fort Carson area, call (719)
526-2322/2323.
Fort Carson does not have a mobile home park.
However, Colorado Springs has a large number of
mobile home parks and many of them are close to
post. Lots rent from $310 to $325 per month, plus utilities.
Some parks do not allow pets or young children
and there are adults-only parks.
To obtain a listing of mobile home parks call or
visit the Housing Referral Office at (719) 526-2322.
OFF-POST HOUSING
A wide range of apartments and houses are available
within reasonable driving distance of post. The
average monthly rates are: one bedroom, unfurnished,
$530 and up; 2 bedroom, unfurnished, $625 and up; 3
bedroom, unfurnished, $850 and up.
A three-bedroom unfurnished house rents for
about $875 and up. Rental rates for apartments usually
do not include utilities, many do not allow pets and
some are for adults only.
If pets are allowed, you can expect to pay an additional
deposit. Security deposits range from nothing to
one month rent and must be paid before occupancy.
Few furnished apartments are available in the
area. Rental furniture is available through furniture
rental stores. Apartment leases vary from six months
to one year.
Washer and dryer connections may not be available
in older apartments. Newer apartments usually
include these connections.
If you are interested in buying a house in the area,
you will find a wide variety of locations and styles and
a wide range of prices.
The Housing Referral Office is co-located within the Colorado Inn.
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COMMUNITY HOUSING INCENTIVE
PROGRAM
To assist soldiers and families in finding adequate,
affordable off-post housing, Fort Carson has entered into a
partnership with local landlords called "CHIP." Landlords
in the Colorado Springs area are providing special rent
incentives to Mountain Post soldiers. Incentives include
reduced or waived security deposits; reduced rent during
deployments; waived application and credit check fees,
and more. The CHIP manager also assists in any landlord -
tenant disputes.
The CHIP office is located in the Community
Homefinding Relocation Referral Service (CHRRS) office in
the Colorado Inn, Bldg. 7301, on Woodfill Road. The hours
of operation are from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday, and 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Thursday.
For further information, call (719) 526-5219 or 691-
5219 DSN. Visit the CHIP office before entering into any
rental agreement.
VOLUNTEER REALTOR PROGRAM
The purpose of the Fort Carson Volunteer Realtor
Program is to assist the Housing Office in providing
housing and community information to military families.
The Pikes Peak Association of Realtors provides
qualified realtor volunteers to assist the Army Housing
Counselors in this endeavor and to furnish rental and
sale listings through the Multiple Listing Service
System. Services include printouts of rental and sale
listings, information regarding purchases of a home
such as application procedures, interest rates, and discussing
various types of mortgages such as VA, FHA and
conventional. For more information, call 526-4671 or
visit the Colorado Inn located in Bldg. 7301.
UTILITIES
The Colorado Springs Department of Public Utilities
is one of the few municipally owned utilities in the
country. Utility bills, including gas, electricity and
water are on one billing. No deposit is required. Billings
for the surrounding communities are separate and
deposits are required.
Average combined monthly utility rates for apartments
(Electricity, Natural Gas & Water) range from
$65.00 to $75.00. For single homes, the rates range
from $125.00 to $150.00.
For information on utility rates in a particular area,
or at an address or apartment complex in Colorado
Springs, call the Colorado Springs Department of
Public Utilities customer service at 448-4800 or visit the
Fort Carson Welcome and Farewell Center, 1st floor.
They will provide both high and low monthly utility
billings and offer monthly budget billing plans. The Community Housing Incentive Program provides assistance
in finding affordable housing for soldiers off-post.
A wide range of housing options is available in the surrounding communities.
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TRASH
Private contractors provide trash collection in
Colorado Springs. Service and rates vary. Typically, for
a once-a-week pickup of two large containers, the cost
is about $10 per month.
TELEPHONE
Qwest provides telephone service to the Pikes Peak
region. If you know where your new residence will
be, Qwest can provide you with a reserved phone
number up to one month in advance. For more information,
call 1-800-244-1111. If your home is already
wired for telephone service, connection can usually
be made in two business days. If not, a week or longer
will be required for service, call 636-6200 for more
information.
A number of national firms provide long distance
service to the area. A list of phone companies providing
services can be obtained by calling 636-6200.
ON-POST HOUSING
Fort Carson is proud to be the first Army Installation
to have privatized housing. GMH Military Housing-
Fort Carson, acquired the contract from the original
contractor, J.A. Jones, in November 2003. The original
contractor finished building the new housing in 2003,
but GMH will continue in the renovation project of the
older housing. Housing is available for all ranks and
ranges in size from 2-4 bedrooms, some of them handicap
accessible. Leasing, assignments, and termination
of on-post housing is conducted by Omni Property
Management, located in Bldg. 7301 on Woodfill Rd.
Stoves and refrigerators are provided and hook-ups
for washers and dryers are in all quarters. Dishwashers
are installed in some quarters. Utilities, excluding telephone
service, are paid for. For information on cable
television service, call 576-7404. See the following
pages for descriptions and floor plans of the various onpost
quarters. More detailed information can be found
on the Fort Carson Web site under “RCI-Housing.”
HOUSING OFFICE
Location: Bldg. 7301 on Woodfill Road
(co-located with the Colorado Inn).
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays
CHRRS
Office: 526-2322/2323
CHIP: 526-5219
Omni Leasing Office, FCFH 226-2268
Volunteer Realtor Program: 526-7578
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Junior Enlisted Quarters
151 three-bedroom quarters feature two bathrooms, storage
and utility rooms, and a patio. Quarters are located in
Arapahoe and Choctaw Villages. Shown is the most typical
floor plan.
Junior Enlisted Quarters
90 four-bedroom quarters feature two bathrooms, storage and utility areas, breakfast nook, and a large living/
dining room with a patio. Quarters are located in Shoshoni, Sioux, Apache, Cherokee and Arapahoe
Villages. Shown is the most typical floor plan.
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ARAPAHOE AND CHOCTAW
VILLAGES
SHOSHONI, SIOUX, APACHE, CHEROKEE AND ARAPAHOE VILLAGES
Junior Enlisted Quarters
Occupied by E-5s and E-6s are 30 three-bedroom
and 60 four-bedroom townhomes,
featuring 2.5 bathrooms, den, storage and
utility areas and one-car garage. Shown is
the new three-bedroom townhouse floor
plan, which is located in Comanche
Village. There are also 703 existing threebedroom
quarters on post for junior enlisted
soldiers and their families. Existing quarters
are located in Shoshoni, Sioux, Apache,
Cherokee and Arapahoe Villages.
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Lower 3 Bdrm. Plan Upper 3 Bdrm. Plan SHOSHONI, SIOUX, APACHE,
CHEROKEE AND ARAPAHOE
VILLAGES
Junior NCO (E-5 & E-6)
Two-, three- and four-bedroom quarters feature utility areas
and one to two bathrooms. There are 92 two-bedroom, 76
three-bedroom, and 4 four-bedroom houses. Quarters are
located in Cheyenne Village. Shown is the most typical
floor plan.
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CHEYENNE VILLAGE
UTE
HILL
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3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
4 Bedroom
Handicapped Adaptable Homes
Single Homes for
Senior Officers
4 Bedroom Handicapped Floor Plan
3 Bedroom Floor Plan
4 Bedroom Floor Plan
Field Grade Quarters
29 three-bedroom quarters feature two bathrooms, storage
and utility areas, and separate living and dining rooms.
Quarters are located in Cheyenne Village. Shown is the
most typical floor plan.
Senior Officer Quarters
24 three-bedroom quarters feature two bathrooms,
study, separate living and dining rooms, garage,
patio and basement. Quarters are located at Ute
Hill. Shown is the most typical floor plan.
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UTE HILL
CHEYENNE VILLAGE
1-Level, 3 Bdrm. Floor Plan
1-Level, 3 Bdrm. Floor Plan
Quarters for SCM/SGM and 1SG’s
Senior Enlisted Quarters
19 two bedroom, 140 three-bedroom, 63
four-bedroom, 1 two-bedroom handicap
accessible and four-bedroom handicap
accessible quarters in Kiowa Village. All
housing has 2-1/2 bathrooms and garage.
Shown is a typical floor plan.
Both ranches and two-story housing,
including 21 three-bedroom
ranches, 17 three-bedroom,twostories,
22 four-bedroom ranches,
17 four-bedroom two-stories, 4
three-bedroom handicap accessible
ranches and 2 four-bedroom handicap
accessible ranches in Blackfoot
Hills. All housing has 2-1/2 bathrooms
and garage. Shown is a typical
floor plan.
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Lower 4 Bdrm. Plan
Upper 4 Bdrm. Plan
Lower 3 Bdrm. Plan Upper 3 Bdrm. Plan
BLACKFOOT HILLS
KIOWA VILLAGE
Junior NCO Quarters
158 sets of quarters including 19 two-bedroom, 140 three-bedroom,
63 four-bedroom, 1 two-bedroom handicap accessible, 8
three-bedroom handicap accessible and three four-bedroom
handicap accessible quarters in Comanche Village. All housing
has 2-1/2 bathrooms, shown is a typical floor plan.
Junior Enlisted Quarters
28 three-bedroom, 57 four-bedroom, 2 three-bedroom
handicap accessible and 3 four-bedroom
handicap accessible quarters in Pawnee Village. All
housing has 2-1/2 bathrooms and garages. Shown
is a typical floor plan.
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COMANCHE
VILLAGE
PAWNEE VILLAGE
Lower 3 Bdrm. Plan Upper
3 Bdrm. Plan
Lower 3 Bdrm. Plan Upper 3 Bdrm. Plan
RULES OF THE ROAD
All Colorado state statutes apply to driving on Fort
Carson. Additional federal regulations apply, such as
mandatory helmets and reflective vests for personnel
operating motorcycles on and off post.
Military traffic violators are subject to the Uniform
Code of Military Justice, or the Magistrates Court
depending on the offense. All civilian traffic violators
are subject to the U.S. Magistrates Court.
ENTERING FORT CARSON
Fort Carson is not an open post. If you are entering
in your privately-owned vehicle which has not been
registered, you must enter through the Main Gate
(Gate 1). All incoming soldiers and civilian personnel
are required to permanently register their vehicles,
including motorcycles. To enter Fort Carson, you must
have a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, proof
of insurance and valid photographic identification. To
permanently register your vehicle, you will also have to
have to pass a Colorado emissions inspection, For more
information on vehicle registration, during normal
duty hours please call 526-8216. After duty hours,
please call the MP desk at 526-2333. Please contact your
unit or vehicle registration prior to arrival as policies
are subject to change.
COLORADO MOTOR VEHICLE
REGISTRATION
Fort Carson requires soldiers and civilians to register
their vehicles on post at the Welcome and Farewell
Center. However, military personnel are exempt from
the requirement to have Colorado license plates within
30 days of arrival if they have valid plates from
their home of record state. To obtain Colorado plates,
you must have verification of your vehicles' identification
number, the title or current registration, and
proof of a current Colorado emissions test. Take these
items and the vehicle to the Motor Vehicle
Department, 200 South Cascade in Centennial Hall or
the Chapel Hills Mall behind JC Penney. The phone
number for the El Paso County Motor Vehicle
Department is (719) 520-6240.
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NONRESIDENT AFFIDAVIT
If you are not a resident of Colorado, you may
register your vehicle as a non-resident and avoid
the specific ownership tax. The form is available at
the Legal Assistance Office of the Staff Judge
Advocate, 1st floor, Bldg. 6285 on Woodfill Road,
or at any MVD office. In order to qualify, the vehicle
must be registered in the soldier’s name or the
soldier's and the spouse's name and you must have
all the documents required to register the car and a
military ID. The registration fee is based on the
weight of your vehicle. For more information, call
Legal Assistance at 526-5572.
SALES TAX ON VEHICLES
If you buy a vehicle while living in Colorado
you must pay a state sales tax. The tax varies from
3 to 6.5 percent, depending on the location of your
Colorado address. When you register your vehicle
in Colorado, you must have the current registration,
proof that you have already paid a state tax or
an affidavit that the vehicle was a gift or you will
pay the Colorado sales tax.
COLORADO
EMISSIONS INSPECTIONS
Colorado law requires an emissions inspection
for all vehicles that are in state for more than 90
days. Emissions testing is offered at the Auto Craft
Center, Bldg. 2427 on Wetzel Avenue as well as various
other locations throughout the local community.
The Auto Craft Centers operation hours for emissions
are Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday and Tuesday 8:30 to 4:30 p.m., and
Wednesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call
526-2147 for more information.
COLORADO DRIVER'S LICENSE
You may use either a Colorado driver's license or a
license from your home state. If you wish to obtain a
Colorado license, bring your valid out-of state drivers
license and take an eye test. If you have lost your drivers
license, the Military Police station can provide you
with proof of license. You will need your name, date of
birth, state where the license was issued, and license
number (if possible). The military police will give you a
waiver to take to the Department of Motor Vehicles in
lieu of a license. Colorado Springs, M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
4420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, (719) 594-8701. Full service
office, reinstatements, traffic records, motorcycle drive
tests by appointment (weather permitting)
To obtain a motorcycle operators license, you must
have a valid Colorado license, take the written test, and
take the motorcycle driving test.
Additionally, soldiers are required to take the
motorcycle safety course on post before operating a
motorcycle. Call the Post Safety Office at 526-2123 or
visit them in DOIM Bldg. 1550 for details.
POST TRAVEL OFFICE
Travel service on-post is provided by Carlson
Wagonlit Travel. The official travel and leisure office is
located in Bldg. 1012 Long St. and is open from 7:30
a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 576-5188
for more information.
TAXI SERVICE AND BUS LINES
Civilian taxi service is available from a variety of
local companies. Fare for trips from Fort Carson to
downtown Colorado Springs is approximately $10; to
the airport is approximately $15. The Greyhound terminal
is located at 120 South Weber Street. For fare
information call the Greyhound terminal at 635-1505.
Travel service on-post is provided by Carlson Wagonlit Travel.
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EVANS ARMY
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
The Commander and Staff at Evans
Army Community Hospital would like
to welcome you and your family to the
premier hospital, civilian or Military,
in the Pikes Peak area. On a recent
survey conducted by the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO),
Evans Army Community Hospital
received a rating that was higher than
any medical facility in the Pikes Peak
area. JCAHO is an independent civilian
quality assessment organization
that evaluates military and civilian
healthcare organizations on such elements
as patient safety, process
improvement, environment of care,
and patient satisfaction.
In January 2003, Evans was also
recognized by the National Research
Corporation/Picker Institute as the
Army’s Benchmark Hospital for the Respect for Patient
Preference Dimension of Care. This recognition is a
sign that our patients believe that we have respect for
their values, preferences, and expressed needs. This
organization surveyed 11 Health Systems, 122
Hospitals, 39,860 individual patient survey responses.
Evans Army Community Hospital was one of two Army
Hospitals recognized by this institute.
Please give us the opportunity to provide you and
your family with the best care in the Pikes Peak Area by
enrolling in TRICARE Prime here at our hospital. Family
member enrollments may be accomplished by visiting
our TRICARE Service Center on the first floor of Evans
Army Community Hospital. Failure to enroll
family members in TRICARE Prime may severely limit
their access to care. TRICARE Standard patients are seen
only on a space available basis. There is very limited
access to care for this category of patient. TRICARE Prime
provides you the best means to get guaranteed access to
healthcare at Evans Army Community Hospital.
CARE WITH HONOR
Evans Army Community Hospital, located in Bldg.
7500 on Titus Blvd., is one of the Army’s newest medical
facilities. The hospital consists of three buildings
joined as one complex. The five-story main hospital
has a 78-bed capacity. The two-story clinic building
contains 400 examination and treatment rooms. A
common area connects the clinic building and the
main hospital. This area includes the main entrance,
medical library, chapel and pharmacy. The Evans complex
offers more than a modern look; inside, the most
modern state-of-the-art medical equipment and services
are available.
PATIENT ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
The Patient Administration Division will help you
order medical records from other military facilities
and civilian hospitals, copy records, process birth certificates,
conduct DEERS checks, initiate medical
boards, provide notary services and process requests
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Soldiers and family members are well cared for at Evans Army Community Hospital.
for release of medical information. For more information,
call 526-7284.
Soldiers, retirees, and their family members are well
cared for at Evans Army Community Hospital. You can
assist us in providing quality care for you by having
proper identification when you present for treatment.
All patients older than 10 must present their identification
card for treatment. A parent or guardian must
accompany children under 18 years old. All military
family members must be enrolled in the Defense
Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) prior
to receiving non-emergency medical care.
Active duty soldiers’ medical records are maintained
at their Battalion Aid Station or Troop Medical
Clinic and must be secured and hand carried to the
hospital at the time of their appointment. Records for
family members are maintained at the hospital and will
be delivered to the clinic in time for appointments. If
you do not have records, the Outpatient Records
Section will create one for you. Questions concerning
your records may be answered by calling 526-7298.
HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Most appointments are made by TriWest Healthcare
Alliance, Inc. our TRICARE partner. The central phone
number for appointments is (719) 264-5000. TRICARE
also offers the TRICARE line for care (TLC). This service
is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and provides
medical advice to you from a professional staff of nurses
and a pharmacist. If you are unsure of a medical condition,
this free service will put you in contact with a
trained professional to advice you on the best course of
action for your condition. The toll-free number is 1-
888-887-4111, and is available to all beneficiaries in the
Pike’s Peak region, to include active duty soldiers,
retirees and their family members.
PATIENT REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE
The Patient Representative Office serves patients
who have questions, problems or concerns about
medical care or medical staff. If you are not satisfied
with any aspect of your care please contact the
Patient Representative Officer. This office also assists
our beneficiaries with resolving medical debt collection
issues (DCAO) and/or who experience undue
payment delay for TRICARE claims. We also will
assist patients with any beneficiary concerns or questions
regarding TRICARE. For more information, call
526-7225/7256 during duty hours. After duty hours,
contact the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD)
at 526-7001/7002.
EMERGENCY ROOM
Patients requiring emergency care should be taken
directly to the Emergency Room. Emergency services
are available 24 hours a day. The telephone number is
526-7111. Patients are seen on a medical priority basis,
based on the seriousness of the injury or illness, not
necessarily in the order of arrival.
AMBULANCE SERVICE
For ambulance service on Fort
Carson, call 911 from any civilian
or military phone. The Fort
Carson ambulance service will
respond to on-post emergencies
only. Civilian ambulances will
respond to off-post emergencies.
PHARMACY
SERVICES
Prescribed medications and
refills are dispensed without
charge to eligible military beneficiaries.
The main hospital
Outpatient Pharmacy is open
from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday
through Friday; and from 8 a.m. -
4 p.m. on Saturday. The
Commissary Pharmacy, located
next to the post commissary, is
open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. On the
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third Thursday of the month Commissary
Pharmacy hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Both locations
are closed on federal holidays. All
patients, who are not enrolled in TRICARE
Prime or Plus at this facility, must utilize the
Commissary Pharmacy for new prescriptions
from outside providers. The Refill Pharmacy is
located at the Main Hospital Pharmacy (West
side of Main Hospital Pharmacy near Dining
Facility). Refills must be called in: (719) 524-
4081 or (888) 745-6427. Prescriptions called in
before 4 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, are
usually ready by the next duty day.
TRICARE SERVICE CENTER
A TRICARE Service Center (TCS) is conveniently
located at Evans Army Community
Hospital on the first floor near the west
entrance. A Health Care Coordinator and
Beneficiary Services Representatives staff this
center. They are available to assist you with
Health Care needs, to process enrollments,
and to answer questions about the TRICARE
program. The TSC is open Monday through
Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (for telephonic
assistance call the TriWest call center
at (719)264-5000.
PRIMARY CARE CLINICS
Primary care is provided to active duty
family members, retirees and their family
members through Family Practice, Pediatrics
and Internal Medicine. Illnesses that cannot
be treated by a primary care provider will be
referred to a specialty clinic. Primary Care
Clinics are also the first place to start when
you are requesting referral to a specialty clinic.
OBSTETRIC SERVICES
Evans Army Community Hospital should be your
first choice for delivery of your new baby. We deliver
over 100 babies each month. It is our job to make your
child’s birth one of the most enjoyable and memorable
experiences of your life. We’ll do everything we can to
make this happen for you. For our pregnant patients we
offer care for both high risk and low risk pregnancies.
Our physicians are either Board Certified or Board
Eligible by the American Board of Obstetrics and
Gynecology. Our midwives are certified by the
American College of Nurse Midwives Certification
Council. Our lactation (breast feeding) consultants are
Certified by the International Board of Lactation
Consultant Examiners. We offer a full range of expectant
parent classes. This includes Lamaze Concepts,
breast feeding, infant health and safety, healthy newborns
And moms, and “Moms in Motion”. To register
for any of these classes, Contact TriWest Healthcare
Alliance at 719-264-5000. We also have available “stork
parking” close to the hospital for your convenience and
complementary steak dinners after the birth. If you’d
like more information on OB services available, call
719-526-7172.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING
The Community Health nursing staff works to promote
a healthy and ready force through comprehensive
community health services for the Total Army
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Family. Services are provided to active-duty units, activeduty
soldiers, retirees, family members and DOD
Civilians. Community Health nurses provide services in
the clinic, home, at the work site both on and off the
installation. Major program areas include Health
Promotion, Disease Control, Disease Surveillance,
Maternal/Child Health, Health and Safety, health education
and training to Child Youth Services, and Outreach
Programs. Call Community Health Nursing at 526-1824.
MOUNTAIN POST WELLNESS CENTER
A powerful and unique team has been created to
meet the individualized health and wellness needs of
the Fort Carson community by joining the expertise of
Evans Army Community Hospital, 10th Combat
Support Hospital, Army Community Services, Red
Cross and the Family Life Chaplain. The center uses a
holistic approach to address mind, body and spirit. It’s
a one-stop shop that provides cutting-edge health/fitness
services and information. Visit the Wellness
Center and know that you have taken the first step
toward a healthier lifestyle. Services include: Health
and Fitness assessments, Exercise Prescriptions, Weight
Loss Programs, Cholesterol and Blood Pressure
Management, Stress Management, Anger Management,
Civilian Wellness Program, Tobacco Cessation
Programs, Active Duty Pregnancy/Postpartum Physical
Training, and Cholesterol/Blood Pressure/and Body
Composition Screening per your request. Call the
Mountain Post Wellness Center at 526-3887.
U.S. ARMY DENTAL ACTIVITY
(DENTAC)
Complete dental care is available for all active-duty
soldiers. Fort Carson has state-of-the-art dental facilities.
Commanders and First Sergeants Should be able to
direct you to the correct facility. Due to limited
resources and the emphasis on active duty dental readiness,
unfortunately, there is no space available at present
for other than active duty patients.
AFTER HOURS EMERGENCY
DENTAL CARE
After hours dental emergencies (bleeding, swelling,
trauma) should report to the Evans Army Community
Hospital Emergency Room. The DENTAC staff is committed
to providing you with the best care available, and
will address any questions or concerns you may have. If
for some reason you are not satisfied
with their response, you may address
your concerns to DENTAC
Headquarters at 526-2006.
FAMILY MEMBERS OF
ACTIVE
DUTY SOLDIERS
Family members of active-duty
soldiers may apply to be enrolled in
the TRICARE Dental Program (TDP)
operated by United Concordia. The
services covered under the TDP
include endodontics, periodontics,
oral surgery, prosthodontics, orthodontics,
crowns and other cast
restorations, in addition to preventive,
diagnostic, emergency, anesthesia,
and restorative services. For more
information, call United Concordia
toll free at 1-800-866-8499 or 1-888-
322-2256. Enrollment forms may be
downloaded from the UCCI web site
at www.ucci.com or may be obtained
by visiting a local uniformed service
personnel office, dental treatment
facility, or Evans Army Community
Hospital Patient Representative
Office.
SCHOOLS
Fort Carson is served by El Paso County School
District No. 8. Three elementary schools and a middle
school are located on-post. Patriot Elementary School is
the newest to Fort Carson, having opened for the 2003-
2004 school year. Located across the street from
Blackfoot Hills Village, Patriot serves over 500 students
and hold classes from pre-school to 5th grade. For more
information, call Patriot Elementry School at 382-1460.
Mountainside Elementary is a new $6.5 million,
state-of-the-art facility, which serves preschool through
fifth grade. The school currently serves approximately
700 students, which makes it the largest school on-post.
For more information, call Mountainside Elementary
School at 382-1430.
General Creighton Abrams Elementary serves kindergarten
through fifth grade. The school currently serves
about 650 students. For more information, call General
Creighton Abrams Elementary School at 382-1490.
Fort Carson Middle School serves the sixth through
eighth grades. The school’s current enrollment is approximately
450 students. For more information, call Fort
Carson Middle School at 382-1610. High school students
are bused to Fountain-Fort Carson High School located in
Fountain, Colorado. The school currently serves approximately
180 students who live on-post. For more information
about the school or bus transportation, contact
Fountain-Fort Carson High School at 382-1460.
For additional assistance contact the Fort Carson
School Liaison Office, located in Bldg. 5510, Room 31, at
526-1071.
SCHOOL LIAISON
SERVICES
K-12th Grades and Post Secondary
School Liaison Services can
assist you with your public, private,
or home school issues. Located in
Bldg. 5510, on Harr, our School
Liaison Services has information
concerning the Colorado Springs
and El Paso County Schools, scholarship
information, and post secondary
information. For additional
information, please call (719)
526-1071 or (719) 526-2301.
CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES
Fort Carson Child and Youth Services (CYS) is here
to serve you with a variety of programs and services for
children ages 6 weeks through 18 years. All programs
and services are based upon the growth and development
of your child and meets National and Army standards.
Regardless of the program, length of stay, or age
of your child/youth, the program/service will be based
upon age appropriate practices. Our seamless delivery
system ensures you the parent, that the same philosophy
is provided by our staff in any of our programs and
services utilizes the same philosophy.
CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES
REGISTRATION
Registration for any Child and Youth Services program
or service is at Building 5510 located on Harr. For
Specific information concerning requirements for registration
please call (719) 526-1100/1101.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Full Day Services for 6 weeks-5 years
Hourly Care Service 6 weeks-12 years
Part Day Pre-School 3-5 years
Fort Carson's Child Development program consists
of full-day services for children, ages 6 weeks though 5
years, and hourly care for children 6 weeks through 12
years. The part day pre-school program is for children
ages 3-5 years. Morning and afternoon sessions are
available Monday-Friday.
Patriot Elementary School is one of three elementary schools on base.
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Our center provide a creative environment for your
child with age appropriate activities as part of the program.
The East Child Development Center located at
Building 6058, on the corner of Nelson and Martinez
provides full day services only. The West Child
Development located at Building 6060 on Coleman provide
full day, hourly care and part pre-school services.
For additional information and registration please call
(719) 526-1100/1101.
FAMILY CHILD CARE
6 weeks- 12 years
Army certified Family Child Care homes are available
on and off the installation. FCC providers offer ageappropriate
activities in an environment that in nurturing
and homelike. The small group size allows the children
to develop close relationships to their caregiver
and other children in the group. FCC provides
overnight and extended for single and dual military parents.
For information and registration please call (719)
526-1100/1101.
PART-DAY KINDER-CARE PROGRAM
This program includes a before- and after-school
daycare service for kindergarten children.
Transportation is provided from the center to on-post
schools. Services are provided in Bldg. 5510, from
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call
(719) 526-1100 / 1101.
SCHOOL AGE SERVICES
Before and After school programs for youth in
grades K-5th is provided in Bldg. 5510 located on Harr.
Transportation is provided to and from on-post schools.
Full day services are available for school out-days.
Winter, spring, and summer camps are operated according
to the District 8 school calendar. The School Age is
nationally accredited and programming reflects age
appropriate practices for school age youth. Scouts and
4-H Clubs meet in the School Age facility. For additional
information, and recognition, please call (719)
526-1100/1101.
YOUTH CENTER
Middle and High School Center
Youth services is located on the corner or Ware and
Normandy Rd. in Bldg. 5950. This center offers a variety
of programs and special events for the Middle and
High School youth. Programming includes Sports,
Fitness and Health options, Life Skills, Citizenship,
Leadership opportunities, Arts, Recreation, Leisure
activities, Mentoring, Intervention, Education and
Support services. For additional information and registration,
please call 526-2680.
YOUTH SPORTS AND FITNESS
3-18 years
The philosophy of the Fort Carson Child and
Youth Services Sports Program is to provide recreational
programs that are fun, safe, and nurturing,
while allowing participants the chance to learn and
experience the fundamentals of good sportsmanship
through a variety of team sports. For additional information
and registration for youth sports programs
please call (719) 525-1100/110 1.
YOUTH EDUCATION SUPPORT
SERVICES
K-12th Grades and Post Secondary
Youth Education Support Services can assist you
with your public, private, or home school issues. Youth
Education Support Services is located in Building 5510,
on Harr, and provides information concerning
Colorado Springs and El Paso County schools, scholarship
information, and post secondary information. For
additional information please call (719) 526-1101/2301.
OUTREACH SERVICES
On Site Child Care Support
Outreach Services provides on site childcare in support
of Mobilization, Family Readiness Support Groups,
Chapel Programs, and other installation functions. To
obtain additional information about outreach services
please call (719) 526-5510.
RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OFFICE
If you need overnight, weekend, full day part day or
drop-in childcare and prefer a home environment, the
Resource and Referral Office (RRO) is available. The RRO
makes all referrals for full-time childcare to licensed day
care homes at Ft. Carson. Children from 4 weeks to 12
years old may use RRO homes. The office is located in Bldg.
5510, and is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m. For more information, call 526-1101/8220.
FORT CARSON ARMY COMMUNITY
SERVICE (ACS)
VOLUNTEER Corps - "Make A Difference, Volunteer!!!"
There are many volunteer opportunities at our ACS
Center. Volunteers serve important roles in the delivery
of many of the programs and services that ACS offers. As
a volunteer, you can get involved by helping others
learn how to help himself or herself. Regardless of your
skill and interests. ACS has a place for you to contribute
to our community, learn new skills, meet new people,
and make new friends and maybe even figure out your
future career path. Volunteer opportunities are varied
and can meet diverse interest such as administrative,
teaching AFTB or parenting classes, serving as
Community Mayors, sewing baby bundles, serving as
Victim Advocates, serving as Consumer Advocates, welcoming
new families to Fort Carson, and helping people
find employment opportunities. On-site childcare is
provided for all volunteers. Volunteer work at ACS is a
great way to get a job experience that can count on
employment applications. Volunteer work at ACS not
only makes a difference in the Fort Carson community
- they make a difference in their own lives!!
For more information about volunteering or to join
the ACS Volunteer Corps, please call 526-4590.
ARMY FAMILY ACTION PLAN
(AFAP) AND ARMY FAMILY TEAM
BUILDING (AFTB)
The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) identifies and
recommends solution to soldier and family generated
issues that affect the quality of life of Total Army Family.
An annual conference is held at Fort Carson every fall.
Members of the community become involved in the
AFAP Conference by serving as delegates, volunteer
facilitators, recorders, and administrative assistants.
The Army Family Team Building (AFTB) program
improves personal and family readiness preparedness,
to enhance overall Army readiness through training
workshops. AFTB prepares everyone in “America’s
Army” - all soldiers (active, reserve and retired), DA
civilians and the family members of all of these
groups, to function at the highest level in any situation
with minimal outside support. AFTB classes are
offered on a regularly scheduled basis.
There is also The Family Readiness Academy with
classes and resources that fit your military lifestyle.
To learn about participating in the AFTB conference
to help you improve your quality of life or to
find out more about attending AFTB classes, call the
ACS Center, 526-4590.
EMPLOYMENT READINESS
PROGRAM
The ACS Employment Readiness Program, located in
Fort Carson Center, Bldg 1526, provides employment
assistance and preparation training for the Total Army
Family. Most positions at Fort Carson fall into one of
the following categories:
1) Appropriated Fund (Civil Service) employment
includes positions in Management, Administration,
Office Work, Maintenance Repair (tradecrafts), Supply,
Technical and Hospital Operations.
2) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) positions are in
Club Operations, Recreations, Childcare and other areas.
3) Local Community Companies provide information
for a wide range of employment opportunities in
areas of Hotel and Restaurant, Banking and Finance,
Administrative and Clerical, Medical, Law Enforcement,
Labor and Employment Staffing.
Services provided by the Employment readiness
Program include a computer link with the Pikes Peak
Partnership Agencies, Colorado State and Country
Employment Service, CPOC, AFFES and other agencies
posting employment information via the internet.
Training and counseling in resume writing, interviewing
techniques, “Dress for Success” and other topics,
in both English and Spanish, are available to assist
you in finding employment. Local colleges and universities
provide information about educational programs,
scholarship, and seminars.
The Employment Readiness Program office is open
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Monday thru Friday from 8:00
a.m. to 4:15 p.m. For more
information, please call 526-
0452 or 526-0467.
FINANCIAL
READINESS PROGRAM
The ACS Financial
Readiness Program professional
financial counselors provide
services to soldiers and their
family members.
Services include budget
counseling, financial planning
and investment options, personal
finance seminars and
classes. Screening and registration
for federal, state, county
and city assistance programs
are also available. All services
are provided free of charge.
Assistance with consumer
complaints and resolution of
issues concerning local businesses
is another service
offered.
Appointments for all Financial
Readiness Program services are required and may
be scheduled by calling 526-4590.
ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF
Army Emergency Relief (AER) provides emergency
financial assistance to soldiers - active and retired - and
their dependents, when there is a valid need.
Assistance is available for food, rent, utilities, emergency
travel, vehicle repair, and funeral expenses. AER
also gives undergraduate-level education scholarship,
based primary on financial need, to children of active
duty and retired soldiers.
AER cannot help pay for nonessential; finance ordinary
leave or vacation; pay fines or legal expenses; help
liquidate or consolidate debt; assist with house purchase
or home improvements; help purchase, rent or lease a
vehicle; cover bad checks or pay credit card bills.
Requests for assistance from active duty soldiers
must begin with the unit Command Financial NCO.
All other should call 526-4783 for information. For
emergency after duty hours, contact the Fort Carson
Operations Center at 526-3400, or American Red
Cross, at 1(877) 272-7337.
MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT
READINESS PROGRAM
ACS Mobilization and Development Readiness assistance
is provided for Active Duty, Reserve and National
Guard soldiers and their family members. The Family
Readiness Program (FRP) assists units and their families
in preparing for deployment.
Operation READY pre-deployment
briefings are scheduled
with your unit’s assigned ACS
Unit Service Coordinator.
Family Readiness Group Leader
and Rear Detachment training
are conducted on a regularly
scheduled basis to ensure that
leadership is prepared for challenges
of Army family life due
to mobilization and deployments.
Family Assistance
Information forms are available
to Reserve and National
Guard soldiers during the
Soldier Readiness Program
(SRP) process. Information
such as, family members,
spouse, next of kin, special
needs, medical problems, I.D.
card and pay options are collected.
Family Assistance
sheets are mailed to the military
installation closest to your
family to facilitate assistance
while you are deployed. Please call the ACS Center for
more information or to scheduled family readiness
classes or briefings, 526-4590.
RELOCATION READINESS
PROGRAM
This ACS Relocation Readiness Program is designed
to assist soldiers and their families in making a smooth
transition to their new assignment. Information is provided
on Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps
installations worldwide and the communities which
surround them.
Planning guides and literature are provided to help
prepare outbound soldiers and their families for their
next duty location. There are video tapes on cultures
and places of interest in overseas countries with army
installations. Also, take advantage of our Destination
Germany and Destination Korea classes to learn more
about the culture, foods, and courtesies experienced in
these countries.
A computerized printout is also available on the
gaining installation, which contains information on
childcare, on/off post housing, public schools and medical
facilities. For more information, call 526-4590 or
visit the Relocation Link on the ACS pages on the Fort
Carson Home Page.
THE FAMILY CONNECTION
The ACS Family Connection is great place for families
to gather information about Fort Carson and the
Colorado Springs community, to meet new friends, to
borrow household items from the ACS loan closet, and to
find out how you can make the Mountain Post experience
a successful tour for the whole family. We maintain
a family-friendly facility for soldiers and family members
to take advantage of several programs designed specifically
for transitioning families: a play area for children,
internet access, the Carson Care Spouse Orientation for
all new spouses to the post, Welcome Packets, and a
Homebuyer's Workshop just to name a few. Come by and
let's get acquainted. We're your one-stop resource for getting
connected! We are located at Building 1354, 6070
Barkely Ave., Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Don't forget to ask for your "Welcome to the Mountain
Post" gift. Call the Family Connection for more information,
526-1070 or 526-1053.
ACS LOAN CLOSET
Until your household goods arrive, items such as
dishes, pots and pans, irons, ironing boards, silverware,
folding tables and chairs, small appliances, and cots may
be borrowed from the ACS Loan Closet. The loan closet is
located at The Family Connection, Building 1354, 6070
Barkely Ave., and is open weekdays during normal duty
hours. You will need your ID card and a copy of your PCS
orders. For more information, call 526-1070.
MULTI-CULTURAL SUPPORT
PROGRAM AND
CITIZENSHIP/NATURALIZATION
This ACS Relocation Readiness program is designed
to assist foreign-born family members with the following
programs: English as a Second Language (ESL) classes,
the German Support Group, Korean Support Group
and Hispanic Support Group. The ESL classes are offered
twice a week with childcare available.
Citizenship and naturalization application forms are
also available on post. The office provides information
about the citizenship and naturalization process and
works closely with the INS to assist you with your individual
needs. For more information on any of our
multi-cultural programs, call Army Community Service
at 526-4590.
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
PROGRAM
The Army Community Service Information and
Referral Program (I&R) provides information about services
available to Fort Carson soldiers and family members.
I&R services provide the Army with a link to federal,
state & community assistance programs. For more
information, call 526-4590
DIAL 526 HELP
Fort Carson has an on-post 24-hour hotline for assistance.
ACS staff will answer your question or refer you
to agency that can provide assistance. Call the Army
Community Service Center at 526-HELP (526-4357).
SOLDIER AND FAMILY READINESS
PROGRAM
The ACS Soldier and Family Readiness Program
(SFRP) promote individual, couple, and family wellness
by offering a comprehensive program that includes
awareness, education and intervention to prevent family
violence. Classes are offered to commanders, troops,
professionals and the community. Prevention and support
services includes; New Parent’s Support Program
(home visitation), Child Safety Education, Nurturing
Parent Programs, Single Parent Support, Play Group,
Infant Massage, Cooperative Parenting and Divorce, a
Parent’s Journey, Boot Camp for New Dads, Prevention
and Relationship Enhancement Program, a Couple’s
Journey, various life skill seminars, and Victim of
Domestic Violence. For more information on these
programs, please call 526-4590.
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY
MEMBER PROGRAM
The ACS Exceptional Family Members Program
(EFMP) is mandatory enrollment program that works
with other military and civilian agencies to provide
comprehensive and coordinated medical, educational,
housing, community support and personnel services to
families with special needs. Those required to enroll in
program include soldiers on active duty (including U.S.
Army Reserve (USAR), soldiers in the USAR -Active
Guard Reserve (AGR) program and other USAR soldiers
on active duty for more than 30 days, and Army
National Guard AGR personnel serving under authority
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of Title 10, United States Code).
Participants must enroll in program when they have
a family member, regardless of age, who requires medical
services for a chronic condition, receives ongoing
specialist; has mental health concerns/psychological
needs; receives educational services provide under an
Individualized Education Program (IEP); or receive services
provided under an Individualized Family Services
Plan (IFSP). The program is design to assist the Army
Personnel Office in making assignments, to ensure that
needed services are available at the receiving command
BEFORE the assignment is made.
The EFMP also provides advocacy, information and
referral, PCS assistance, Childcare assistance through
the Special Needs Resource Team (SNRT) and assistance
with accessible housing issues. Soldiers with known or
suspected EFM's must report to the Installation EFMP
coordinator for instructions on enrollment procedures.
For more information, call 526-4590.
INSTALLATION VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
The Installation Volunteer Program can connect you
with volunteer opportunities to meet new people in interesting
and varied setting and to grow personally while
gaining a sense of accomplishment by contributing to an
important service to better people's lives. Volunteers can
used this time to enhance job skill development in areas
of personal interest, and to explore and learn new job
skills for career growth.
The type of work a volunteer does depends on community
needs. Today, volunteers serve on various
boards and committees that help plan strategies and policies.
Volunteers do what is needed from the most
demanding to the most routine tasks that improve and
preserve the quality of life
for other and themselves.
Today's volunteers include
women, men, young, the
middle-aged, disabled,
retirees and those in their
golden years. People from
every ethnic background,
race, lifestyle and religion
volunteer. Everybody has
something special to contribute
- be it a special skill,
ability, energy, or time.
Some of the many direct
service volunteer activities
include: providing daycare
to children, tutoring,
sewing, baby bundle, job
training and family enrichment
activities. Volunteers
use a variety of methods to
promote community
awareness, including: talking
with individuals, speaking
in public and writing
newsletters. Volunteers also provide technical assistance
to improve the quality of life in many fields, including:
environmental, education, child services, healthcare, and
family support services.
Opportunities for volunteer service are unlimited. The
Installation Volunteer Program provides many opportunities
for training, workshops and seminars to advance
issues relating to volunteerism. Here’s how you can
become a part of this exciting world - contact your
Installation Volunteer Coordinator (IVC) at 526-8303.
Remember to get involved!
MOUNTAIN POST WELLNESS CENTER
The Mountain Post Wellness Center provides a
wide variety of programs for health promotion, disease
and injury prevention. You can take a self-assessment
of your current health habits and receive a personalized
printout of recommended changes to extend the quality
years of your life.
Additionally, you can get fitness evaluations with
individualized exercise prescriptions from a health professional,
blood pressure checks, body composition
measurements, cholesterol checks, nutrition classes,
cooking classes, stress management, self-care, smoking
cessation, massage therapy, health videos and information.
Your progress is monitored and it becomes a motivator
to achieve measured goals. The center is open to
all beneficiaries: Active Duty, Retiree, family members
and DoD civilians.
Come visit us at the Fort Carson Family Readiness
Center, Bldg. 1526, 2nd floor or call for additional
information, 526-3887.
The Fort Carson Readiness Center is located on Wetzel Avenue.
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AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Red Cross at Fort Carson has two
offices. The main office is located on the second floor
of the Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1526, 6303
Wetzel Avenue. The telephone number is 719-526-
2311. The volunteer office is located at Evans Army
Community Hospital, Bldg. 7500, Room 1801. The telephone
number is 719-526-7144. Office hours are M-F,
8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Many services are provided to soldiers
and their family members including:
Emergency Communication: In the event of an
emergency critical accident, illness or death in a service
member's immediate family, the Red Cross should be
called at once. The Red Cross is equipped to verify the
situation and relay an emergency leave request, if necessary,
to the proper military authorities. It is then up
to the commanding officer to decide whether or not to
grant leave. For assistance, please call our Armed Forces
Emergency Services Center toll free at 1(877) 272-7337.
Access to Emergency Financial Assistance: When
an emergency arises that requires the presence of the
service member of his or her family the Red Cross may
provide access to an interest-free loan or a grant for
travel expenses. These funds are made available by the
military aid societies. They may be authorized for
other emergencies as well and are disbursed on the
basis of need. Referrals to specialized sources of help
are also available to service members and their families.
This service is provided on behalf of Army
Emergency Relief after duty hours. For assistance,
please call toll free, 1-877-272-7337.
Volunteer Services: Many volunteer opportunities
are available including service at Evans Army
Community Hospital, post dental clinics, main office,
or local chapter.
Disaster Assistance and CPR/First Aid courses: These
services are provided by the Pikes Peak Chapter. Please
call the chapter at 719-632-3563, M-F, 9:00 am to 5:00
pm or their satellite office at Evans Army Community
Hospital, 719-526-7825, M-F, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
These Red Cross services, and more, are available to
service members and their families 24 hours a day 365
days a year. For additional information about the Red
Cross or to volunteer please call the Fort Carson Red
Cross office at 719-526-2311 or Pikes Peak Chapter at
719-632-3563. You may also visit our websites at
www.redcross.org or pparc.org.
ACAP/JAC LEGAL SERVICES
ACAP/JAC
The Army Career and Alumni Program Career
Transition Center (ACAP) is located in Bldg. 1118,
room 133, on the corner of Ellis St. and Specker Ave.
The ACAP offers assistance to transitioning personnel
and their families through individual counseling, referrals
to the other agencies, both on and off post, that
provide services relating to the transition process. In
addition, the ACAP center for counselors facilitate a
half-day workshop on the resume writing process during
the Department of Labor’s Transition Assistance
Program. Visitors to the ACAP center will find an abundant
supply of transition assistance materials to
include: Employer Hiring Days, Job Fairs and Education
Expos, computerized job search abilities to include
internet access, a comprehensive library of transition
related books and a friendly staff to assist them.
The ACAP center is open Monday through Friday
from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., for appointments starting at
8 a.m., and computers are available until 4 p.m. For
more information, or to schedule an appointment, call
526-1002 or 526-0640.
LEGAL SERVICES
The office of the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) provides
two primary services for soldiers and their families. The
first is the Army Legal Assistance Program and the second
is the Army Claims Program. SJA is located in Bldg. 6285
on Woodfill Road. For more information call 526-5361.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
The Fort Carson Legal assistance Office provides
legal assistance to all soldiers, retirees and their family
members. Services include wills, powers of attorney,
landlord and tenant problems, and simple adoptions.
The office is open from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Appointments may be made on a call in basis Fridays,
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Walk-in appointments are available for
emergencies only. Our Divorce/Separation briefing is
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m.
Attorneys are not available on Thursdays, but in an
extreme emergency, an appointment can be scheduled.
For more information, call 526-5572/5573.
CLAIMS
The Staff Judge Advocate Claims Office is responsible
for processing all claims for damages due to shipment
or storage. To file a claim bring the Notice of Loss
or Damage (DD Form 1840/1840-R) to the claims section,
Bldg. 6285, on Woodfill Road.
The office must receive the paperwork in sufficient
time for it to be processed and provided to the carrier
by the 70th day after the shipment was delivered.
The Claims Office conducts briefings regarding DD
Form 1840/1840-R on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., also Tuesday and Thursday
at 1:15 p.m. For more information, call 526-1355.
ARMY CONTINUING EDUCATION
SERVICES
A full range of educational opportunities is available
for soldiers and adult family members. High
school diplomas or college degrees are available in a
wide variety of career fields.
For the soldier, the unit education counselor is
the place to start in pursuing educational goals.
Professional education counselors work at the unit
level in the Skill Development/Education Center,
located in Bldg. 1117, on the corner of Ellis Street
and Specker Avenue.
For information on funding, programs, testing
services and career development, ask your unit
career education counselor. Education counseling
services are available to adult family members at the
Skill Development Center. For more information
call 526-8070.
ARMED SERVICES YMCA
The Armed Services YMCA, in partnership with the
YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region and Army Community
Services, serves the Colorado Springs military community.
The ASYMCA focuses its efforts toward enhancing
the quality of life for military personnel and their families,
offering outreach programs,
special events, information and
referral. Crisis intervention is
offered by connecting military
families to the appropriate community
agencies or by helping
access various military systems
for assistance. The ASYMCA
offices are located inside the
Southeast Family YMCA at 2190
Jet Wing Drive. For more information
call 622-9622.
KIDS KORNER
This childcare program provides
a safe and structured learning
environment for children up
to 5 years old and is free to ASYMCA
participants. The program
focuses on socialization skills and
basic preschool skills. For more
information call 622-9622.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Family recreation activities
include many holiday programs
such as Mother’s Day Brunch,
Easter Dinner, Halloween
Carnival, Thanksgiving Dinner,
Vanity Fair in honor of Military
Spouse Appreciation Day, and
more. We have won national
awards for Kid’s Adventure Week,
a summer day camp for military dependents which has
been offered here in Colorado Springs for more than 20
years. We also offer aerobics classes, craft classes, two
family nights per month at the Southeast Family
YMCA, and other social and recreational programs. For
more information call 622-9622.
POST NEWSPAPER
The office of the post newspaper, the Mountaineer,
is located in Bldg. 1550, on Specker Ave. The
Mountaineer staff is always looking for stories about
Fort Carson soldiers, civilians and their families.
Free classified ads are run in the Mountaineer for
soldiers, their families and civilian employees of Fort
Carson. To place an ad, clip the coupon in the back
of the paper, fill it out and mail it into the
Mountaineer, or bring it to Bldg. 1550. For more
information, call 526-4144.
Check out the Mountaineer online at www.carson.
army.mil or at www.gowdyprint.com.
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ID CARDS AND DEERS
The Fort Carson ID Card Section is located in Bldg.
1118. Family members need a marriage certificate,
birth certificate or an old ID card for their ID card application.
Normal Hours are Monday, Wednesday and
Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. - 4
p.m.; and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Hours
may change with mission requirements. For more
information, call 526-8423.
While at the ID card Section, soldiers should ensure
all family members are enrolled in the Defense
Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
All military family members of active duty, retired
and deceased soldiers must be enrolled in DEERS prior
to receive ing non-emergency medical care. Family
members must be enrolled by their sponsor. For more
information, call 526-8423.
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
Fort Carson offers diversified worship services and
religious activities including workshops, religious education
for all ages and special ministries. The programs
are designed to meet the special needs of the soldier and
military family. They begin with the single soldier and
touch every aspect of family life including single parents
and waiting spouses.
All Chaplain activities on
post are coordinated
through the Installation
Chaplains Office, located at
Bldg. 1550 on Prussman
Boulevard. This includes the
Command Chaplain and the
Directorate of Religious
Education. For more information,
call 526-5279.
FORT CARSON
CHAPELS
There are several
chapels on Fort Carson to
serve your religious needs.
For information on the
chapels and type of services
offered, call 526-3393.
To obtain assistance
from your Chaplain during
duty hours, contact a
unit Chaplain or call 526-
5910. After duty hours,
call the Staff Duty Officer
at 526-3400.
PROVOST MARSHAL
The Fort Carson Provost Marshal Office operates a
proactive program to discourage crime and maintain a
high quality of life on post. The program is operated by
the Physical Security/Crime Prevention Branch located
in Bldg. 2757 South Barkeley Ave. For more information
on the following programs, call 526-2158/9726.
Crimes, traffic accidents and disturbances should be
reported to the Military Police Desk located in Bldg.
2700, by calling 526-2333.
PROJECT LOCK
Project Lock is designed to permit sponsoring
groups to conduct one-week Lock Your Car campaigns.
Its purpose is to alert the public to the importance of
locking cars and removing the keys to prevent the
theft of personal or government property stored inside
private and government vehicles.
OPERATION IDENTIFICATION
Operation Identification gives you the opportunity
to use an engraver to mark your personal property. The
purpose of the program is to encourage soldiers and
their families to identify their property as a deterrent to
theft. Marked property is also easier to recover if stolen.
Soldiers Memorial Chapel serves all denominations.
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Neighborhood Watch is an organized network of
neighbors who work with the Military Police to prevent
crime in their areas. They act as the eyes and ears of the
neighborhood.
OFFICERS FRIENDLY AND MCGRUFF
Officers Friendly and McGruff visit schools and give
classroom presentations to establish personal contact
with children. Their visits help develop a positive relationship
between the students and law enforcement personnel.
FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMAND
FINANCE OFFICE
The Fort Carson Command Finance Office offers
soldiers a full range of pay and disbursing services. All
personnel are served through their Battalion Personnel
Actions Center NCO or Pay Representative.
Soldiers with pay problems that cannot be resolved
at the unit level can arrange for an appointment with
pay inquiries through their Battalion Personnel Actions
Center. Family members should start their inquiries
through their sponsor's unit. For more information,
call 526-3550.
CHECK CASHING
The Fort Carson Main Post
Exchange located in Bldg 6110 at
Flint and Chiles Ave., will cash personal
checks for up to $300 per day
and temporary checks of $100.00
per day.
Government checks, money
orders and cashier's checks in
amounts up to $500 are also
cashed. Other post facilities accept
checks written for small amounts
above the amount of purchase.
The Main PX accepts
MasterCard, Discover and Visa
credit cards for purchases only. For
more information on check cashing,
call 576-4000 needs.
ARMED FORCES BANK
The Armed Forces Bank main
office is located in Bldg. 1512, at
Founders Plaza. Hours of operation
are Monday, Friday and Paydays, 9
a.m. - 5 p.m.; Tuesday through
Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Drive-up
service is available Saturday, 9 a.m.
- noon. The bank has five automatic
tellers located on post and is part
of the Plus System, giving customers access to their
accounts nationwide. For more information, call 576-
6601 or 1-800-755-2769.
SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION
The Fort Carson Branch of Security Service Federal
Credit Union has four locations: the main office is
located in Bldg. 1513 at Founders Plaza, the off post
offices are located at 1910 N. Academy Blvd., 1485
Kelly Johnson Blvd. and 2560 S. Circle Dr.
The credit union is open to all active duty and
retired military and their families. The credit union
offers a full range of banking services worldwide. Hours
of operation are 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday through
Saturday. Drive up hours of operation are 7 a.m. - 7
p.m. For more information, call 576-6401.
SHOPPING ON FORT CARSON
The Fort Carson Main Post Exchange Shopping
Center is located at Bldg. 6110, Martinez St. It provides
customers a variety of services under one roof. It
includes the PX, Barber Shop, Beauty Shop, GNC,
Flower Shop, Vision Center and Doctor of Optometry,
Portrait Studio, 576-2057, Carson Flags. The food Court
offers Taco John’s, Charlie’s Steakery, Burger King
Express, Robin Hood Sandwiches and Anthony’s Pizza.
The PX offers a food court and shopping.
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For more information, call the PX at (719) 538-5737
or the Food Court at (719) 576-5661.
THRIFT SHOP
The Community Thrift Shop, located in Bldg. 1008
on Wetzel Avenue, sells used merchandise in good condition
for soldiers and their families. Sales are open to
the public. The shop is open from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 10
a.m. - 2 p.m. on the first Saturday after end-of-the
month payday. Consignments are taken on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
MINI MALL
The Mini Mall is located in bIdg 1510 on Chiles.
Facilities located in the Mini Mall are Furniture and
Sporting Goods Store, 576-6313, Military Clothing
Sales Store, 576-2586, Alterations Shop, 576-4304,
Laundry/Dry Cleaning, 226-3770, Barber Shop, 576-
8013, Gift Shop, Military Communication Center
(MCC), 576-4388, Laundromat, Enterprise Car Rental,
576-0727, and XTreme Frank's Franks., 576-1851.
CAR CARE CENTER
The main post Car Care Center is located in Bldg. 1515
on the corner of Chiles & Prussman Ave, (719) 76-6570.
SHOPPETTES & CLASS SIX STORE
AAFES offers three Shoppettes on Ft. Carson. Gate
20 Shoppette and Blimpies, 576-0492, are located in
bIdg 3600 on Magrath, B Street Shoppette and Burger
King Express, 576-1803, are located in bldg 900 on
Magrath and the Housing Shoppette, 576-7923, located
in bIdg 5940 Ellis. The Class Six Store, 576-6531, is
located next to the Commissary, Bldg. 1524.
MILITARY CLOTHING SALES
The Military Clothing Sales Store, MCSS, is located
in the Mini Mall Bldg. 1510 on Wetzel Ave. The store
is open Monday - Friday 0900-1800, Saturday 1000-
1600 and Sunday 1100-1600. The phone number is
(719) 576-2586.
U-HAUL
U-Haul, 527-8309, is located in Bldg. 980 next to the
B Street Shoppette.
SNACK BAR
Irma's Place, 576-6485, is located in bldg 1851, open
Monday - Friday 0500-1300.
OTHER CHECK CASHING
Most other post facilities accept checks written for
small amounts above the amount of purchase. The
Main PX accepts MasterCard, Discover, Visa, Star Card
and Debit Cards. There is an Armed Forces Bank located
in the back of the Main PX that offers a variety of
other banking needs.
The Fort Carson Thrift Store has something for everyone.
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COMMISSARY
Fort Carson's Commissary is located in Bldg. 1525
in Founders Plaza, and is open 7 days a week. Hours of
operation are Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Early Bird shopping Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 9
a.m., 15 items or less. The commissary stocks more
than 16,500 items ranging from bakery goods to pet
supplies.
If you would like to place a special order check with
anyone in a Navy Blue coat, or call (719) 526-2869.
ELKHORN CATERING AND
CONFERENCE CENTER
The Elkhorn Catering & Conference Center is
located in Bldg. 7300, off Woodfill Road. The Elkhorn
Catering & Conference Center is a full service catering
and meeting facility capable of hosting functions
from small meetings in its executive conference room
to providing formal dining of up to 400 guests in the
ballroom, special events and activities, to include
wedding receptions, private parties, hails and
farewells and other functions for soldiers, civilians,
and their families. For reservations or more information,
call (719) 576-6646.
XTREME ENTERTAINMENT
AND SPORTS BAR
The newest theme club in the Army. Opened in
2003, the new high energy club boasts 30 televisions, 6
satellites, several large screens and extensive selection of
today's top video games and several pool tables. Xtreme
features a quality bar atmosphere with high energy
entertainment, focused on programming and interactive
games. A full service bar is available 7 days a week.
Joining forces, MWR and AAFES provides a Godfathers
Pizza operation within the Xtreme complex.
Godfather's is open 7 days a week, offering a variety of
menu choices to include a weekday buffet, pizza by the
slice, wings and sandwiches. For Xtreme, call (719) 576-
7540. For Godfather's Pizza, call (719) 576-9143.
TROOP STORES
Troop stores include: Ivy Bldg. 2355, open Monday
through Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Saturday from 10
a.m. - 4 p.m.; Hospital PX, Bldg. 7500, open Monday
through friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Godfather’s Pizza in Xtreme Sports Bar.
The Xtreme Theme club.
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FORT CARSON HISTORY
Fort Carson was established
in 1942, following
Japan's attack on Pearl
Harbor. The city of Colorado
Springs purchased land
south of the city and donated
it to the War
Department. Construction
began immediately and the
first building, the camp
headquarters, was completed
January 31, 1942.
Camp Carson was
named in honor of the legendary
Army scout, Gen.
Christopher "Kit" Carson,
who explored much of the
West in the 1800's.
At the construction's peak, nearly 11,500 workers
were employed on various construction projects at the
new camp. Facilities were provided for 35,173 enlisted
men, 1,818 officers and 592 nurses. Nearly all of the
buildings were of the mobilization type construction
with wood sided exteriors. The hospital was of the
semi-permanent type concrete block and had space for
1,726 beds with an expansion capability of 2,000 beds.
The 89th Infantry Division was the first major unit
to be activated at Camp Carson. During World War II,
over 100,000 soldiers trained at Camp Carson. Along
with three other infantry divisions - the 71st, 104th and
10th Mountain - more than 125 units were activated at
Camp Carson and more than 100 others were transferred
to the Mountain post from other installations.
Nurses, cooks, mule packers, tank battalions, a
Greek infantry battalion, and an Italian ordnance company
- literally soldiers of every variety - trained at
Camp Carson during the war years.
Camp Carson was also home to nearly 9,000 Axis
prisoners of war - mostly Italians and Germans. The
internment camp at Camp Carson opened on the first
day of 1943. These POWs alleviated the manpower
shortage in Colorado by doing general farm work, canning
tomatoes, cutting corn, and aiding in logging
operations on Colorado's Western Slope.
Between 1942 and 1956, pack mules were a common
sight at Camp Carson. The first shipment arrived
by train from Nebraska in July 1942. The mules were
used by Field artillery (Pack) battalions to carry equipment,
weapons and supplies over mountainous terrain.
The most famous of these animals was Hambone,
the pride of the 4th Field Artillery For 13 years, he carried
First Sergeants up Ute Pass to Camp Hale. Camp
Hale, located near Leadville, Colorado was where the
Army conducted cold weather and mountain warfare
training. Hambone died in March 1971, and was buried
with full military honors.
Activity at Camp Carson was greatly reduced following
the end of World War II. By April 1946, the
military strength at the Mountain Post had dropped General
Christopher “Kit” Carson
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to around 600. It appeared that Camp Carson would
be closed.
With the onset of the Korean War however, activity
once again increased. Many Reserve and National
Guard units were called to active duty and stationed at
Camp Carson during this time.
Camp Carson became "Fort Carson" in 1954. In the
1960s, mechanized units were assigned to the
Mountain Post. At this time additional training land
was purchased, bringing the post to its current size of
140,000 acres. Throughout its history Fort Carson has
been home to nine divisions.
An additional training area, comprising 237,000
acres, was purchased in September 1983. Named the
Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, this training area is
located approximately 100 miles to the southeast, and
is used for large force-on-force maneuver training.
Comprehensive maneuver and live fire training also
occurs down range at Fort Carson.
Exercises and deployments continually hone the
skills of the Fort Carson Soldiers. When not deployed,
soldiers train annually at Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site
and the National Training Center in California.
Additionally, units participate in joint exercises around
the world, including Central and South Africa, Europe,
and Southwest Asia. In 2003, most Fort Carson units
were deployed in support of Operations Enduring
Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Troops were also sent in
support of the guard mission at Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba. President George W. Bush addressed the troops
and family members on November 24, 2003, in praise
of the soldiers’ determination and the sacrifices their
families have made.
Throughout its history, Fort Carson soldiers and
units have been very active supporting various community
events throughout Colorado. Soldiers from the
mountain post have conducted firefighting missions in
local national forests, search and rescue missions
throughout the state, and various other emergency
operations. Twenty-four cities in Colorado have formal
relationships with units at Fort Carson and the
Mountain Post supports over 350 community events
such as parades, concerts, and fairs every year.
Fort Carson has a proud history of supporting the
nation's call to arms. For more than five decades, Fort
Carson has provided trained and ready soldiers to meet
operational requirements. That heritage continues
today at Fort Carson, the Mountain Post.
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UNITS
Fort Carson has a very diverse military and civilian
population. Over 14,000 soldiers and about 3,000 civilians
are assigned to the Mountain Post.
The major units assigned to the post include the
first Reserve Component/Active Component Division,
a mechanized infantry brigade, a Special Forces group,
an armored cavalry regiment and an area support
group. Many other smaller units also call Fort Carson
home. More detailed information about these units can
be found on the Fort Carson Web site, http://www.carson.
army.mil.
In 2003, soldiers from Fort Carson were deployed
around the world in support of the War on Terrorism,
which includes Operation Enduring Freedom in
Afghanistan, Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq and
guarding suspected terrorists at the U.S. facility at
Guantanamo, Cuba. In keeping with the honorable tradition
of service to our nation, our soldiers, families
and civilians continue to devote their time, their talent
and more to safeguard our way of life and secure our
nation’s future. To honor those who have gone before
us, and especially to those who have given the ultimate
sacrifice, the entire Mountain Post Team is resolved to
continue its mission: to train, equip and deploy soldiers
anytime, anywhere, whenever our nation asks.
THE 7TH INFANTRY DIVISION
The BAYONET was forged in the fields of France,
tempered on the frozen tundra and mountains
of the Aleutians, the coral atolls and
islands of the South Pacific, and then honed
razor sharp in the mountains and rice paddies
of Korea. The Bayonet-or the 7th
Infantry Division, as it is officially known-continued to
stand guard in Korea, manning our outpost line in
strife-ridden Korea until 1971 when the Division was
returned to U.S. soil for the first time since 1943. The
Division was assigned to Fort Lewis, WA and deactivated
for a brief period of time. In October 1985 the
Division was resurrected as the 7th Infantry Division
(Light) at its old post, Fort Ord, CA. The Lightfighters
of the Bayonet Division were called to Honduras in
1988 for "Operation Golden Pheasant" and to Panama
in 1989-90 for "Operation Just Cause." In August 1993
part of the Division was reassigned to Fort Lewis, WA
and subsequently deactivated in June 1994 at Fort Ord,
California. The 7th Infantry Division was reactivated 4
June 1999 at Fort Carson, Colorado.
THE 39TH ENHANCED
SEPARATE BRIGADE
Constituted 18 July 1917 in the National Guard as
headquarters, 39th Division (to be organized with
troops from Arkansas, Louisiana, and
Mississippi). Organized 25 August 1917
at Camp Beauregard, Louisiana.
Demobilized 23 January 1919 at Camp
Beauregard, Louisiana. Reconstituted 27
May 1946 in the National Guard as
Headquarters, 39th Infantry Division.
Reorganized and federally recognized in
part 30 September 1946 at New Orleans,
Louisiana, and in part 26 August 1947 at Little Rock,
Arkansas (Louisiana part hereafter separate lineage).
Ordered into active federal service 24 September 1957
at Little Rock; released 24 October 1957 from active
federal service and reverted to state control.
Reorganized and redesignated 1 December 1967 as
headquarters, 39th Infantry Brigade (Headquarters
Company 39th Infantry Brigade), concurrently converted
and redesignated from Headquarters and
Headquarters Battery 39th Infantry Division Artillery
(organized and federally recognized 22 October 1946 at
Little Rock).
The 39th eSB deployed to Iraq in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
HOME STATION: Little Rock
THE 41ST ENHANCED SEPARATE
BRIGADE
Constituted 18 July 1917 in the National Guard as
headquarters, 41st Division (to be organized with
troops from the western United
States and the District of
Columbia). Organized 18
September 1917 at Camp
Greene, North Carolina. Demobilized 22 February 1919
at Camp Dix, New Jersey.
Reorganized and federally recognized 3 January
1930 at Portland, Oregon. Inducted into federal service
16 September 1940 at Portland, Oregon. Reorganized
and redesignated 17 February 1942 as Headquarters
41st Infantry Division. Inactivated 31 December 1945
in Japan. Reorganized and federally recognized in part
26 February 1947 at Portland, Oregon, and in part 8
March 1948 at Seattle, Washington (Washington part
hereafter separate lineage). (Headquarters Company
41st Infantry Division [Oregon part], organized 15 May
1959 at Portland, Oregon.) Headquarters and
Headquarters Company 41st Infantry Division (Oregon
part), reorganized and redesignated 1 March 1968 as
headquarters and Headquarters Company 41st Infantry
Brigade (Headquarters Company 41st Infantry Brigade,
concurrently consolidated with Headquarters and
Headquarters Company 41st Infantry Brigade, and consolidated
unit designated as Headquarters Company
41st Infantry Brigade).
Elements of the 41st eSB deployed with the 39th eSB
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
HOME STATION: Portland
THE 45TH ENHANCED SEPARATE
BRIGADE
Organized and federally recognized 31 August 1918
in the Oklahoma National Guard at
Edmond as Headquarters company,
2nd Infantry. Redesignated 14
October 1921 as headquarters
Company, 179th Infantry, an
element of the 45th Division (later
redesignated as the 45th Infantry
Division). Inducted into federal service
16 September 1940 at Edmond. Inactivated
21 September 1945 at Camp Bowie, Texas. Reorganized
and federally recognized 10 September 1946 at
Edmond. Ordered into active federal service 1
September 1950 at Edmond. (Headquarters Company
179th Infantry (NGUS), organized and federally recognized
15 September 1952 at Edmond.) Released 30
April 1954 from active federal service and reverted to
state control; federal recognition concurrently withdrawn
from Headquarters Company, 179th Infantry
(NGUS). Reorganized and redesignated 1 May 1959 as
headquarters Company, lst Battle Group, 179th
Infantry. Reorganized and redesignated 1 April 1963 as
Headquarters Company, lst Battalion, 179th Infantry.
The 45th eSB deployed to Afghanistan in support of
Operation Enduring Freedom.
HOME STATION: Oklahoma City
THE 3RD BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM
4ID (M)
The 3rd Brigade was constituted 19 November 1917 in
the Regular Army as Headquarters, 8th Infantry Brigade,
an element of the 4th Infantry Division. It was
organized in December 1917 at Camp
Greene, NC. The Brigade has been reorganized
and redesignated several times
over the years. Finally on 15 December
1970, it was activated at Fort Carson, CO
as 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. When the Division
Headquarters moved to Fort Hood, TX, the Brigade was
redesignated as 3rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT).
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3rd BCT has received numerous
campaign participation credits,
including Aisne-Marne and
Meuse-Argonne During World
War I. During Vietnam, 3rd BDE
participated in Counteroffensive,
Phases II-VI, and Tet counteroffensive,
to name a few. 3rd BDE
has received many decorations. A
few of the more prestigious decorations
include the Presidential
Unit Citation, Valorous Unit
Award, Republic of Vietnam Cross
of Gallantry with Palm, and the
Republic of Vietnam Civil Action
Honor Medal, First Class.
The 3rd BCT, 4th Infantry
Division (Mechanized), or the
"Iron Brigade," is composed of
two M2A2 Bradley Fighting
Vehicle equipped infantry battalions
(1-8 IN and 1-12 IN), one
MlAl Abrams equipped armor battalion
(1-68 AR), one M109A6
155mm Paladin equipped field
artillery battalion (3-29 FA), one
mechanized combat engineer battalion
(4 EN), and one forward
support battalion (64 FSB). In
addition, the Brigade Combat Team has one Bradley
Stinger Fighting Vehicle/Stinger air defense battery
(C/1-44 ADA), one military intelligence company
(C/104 MI), one signal company (534 SIG) to support
its combat operations. The three separate companies'
parent battalions are located at Fort Hood, TX.
The Brigade has been actively deploying soldiers on
a variety of missions around the world. We work extensively
with the 116th CAV Brigade, the National Guard
unit stationed in Boise, ID. We routinely send soldiers
to assist in their training and serve as observer/controllers
during their annual training. We trained soldiers
on techniques of fire fighting and deployed them
to Washington during the summer of 1997 to assist in
the rampant outbreak of forest fires. We had a highly
successful NTC rotation during July 1997, and then
proceeded to gear up for some exciting training at
Pinon Canyon, followed by another tour to the
National Training Center in the fall of 1998. 3rd BCT
played a large role in the 4th Infantry Division's
Advanced Warfighting Experiment (AWE), where we
were exposed to the Army's most advanced computerized
systems that allowed us to fight a digitized three
dimensional battle.
We deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom and have been on the forefront in stabilizing
and rebuilding Iraq.
THE IOTH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP
The 10th Special Forces Group (10th SFG) is another
brigade-sized unit assigned to Fort Carson. It is assigned
to the U.S. Army's Special Operations
Command located at Fort Bragg, N.C.
The group trains for and conducts combat,
unconventional warfare, special
reconnaissance, and foreign internal
defense missions.
It consists of group headquarters and
support units and three subordinate battalions. One of
these battalions, the 1st Battalion, is forward deployed
at Panzer Kaserne, near Stuttgart, Germany. Over 1,100
soldiers are assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group at
Fort Carson.
Major subordinate elements of the 10th Special
Forces Group include the Headquarters and
Headquarters Company; the Group Support Company;
the 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group; and the
3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group.
10th SFG deployed in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom.
THE 3RD ARMORED CAVALRY
REGIMENT
The 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (3rd ACR) is the
newest unit to join the Fort Carson family. It is a com
bined arms unit composed of three cavalry squadrons,
an aviation squadron, and a support squadron.
The regiment operates independently over wide
areas and is a highly mobile force that can conduct
reconnaissance, security, offensive, and
defensive operations. It has over 320
armored vehicles (MlAI Abrams tanks
and M3A2 Bradley Fighting
Vehicles) and over 80 aircraft
(including the AH-64 Apache
Attack Helicopter). The regiment
has a total strength of
over 5,200 soldiers.
The 3rd ACR is part of the U.S.
Army's contingency force and can rapidly deploy in
emergency situations.
Major subordinate elements of the regiment include:
Tiger squadron (1/3)
Saber squadron (2/3)
Thunder squadron (3/3)
Longkinfe squadron (4/3)
Muleskinner squadron (SPT/3)
The 3D ACR is the largest tactical unit assigned to
Fort Carson.
The 3rd ACR has been an important element in
stabilizing and rebuilding Iraq in support of
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
HHC UNITED STATES
ARMY GARRISON
United States Army Garrison is comprised of over
500 soldiers and nearly 3,000 civilians
who make up the installation activities
of Fort Carson, Colorado. Its roots
can be traced back to May 15, 1942,
when LTC Cornelius F. O'Keefe
assumed command of
Headquarters, Camp Carson,
Colorado. These proud men and women whose duties
cover most Combat Support and Combat Service
Support military occupational specialties in the United
States Army provide daily installation support to all
units and activities assigned to Fort Carson.
Due to the location of the U.S. Army Training
Center at Fort Carson in the early 60's, HQ Special
Troops, U.S.A.G. was organized on August 28, 1961.
The U.S. Army Training Center transferred to Fort
Polk, Louisiana in May 1962.
Today United States Army Garrison, Fort Carson,
has provided a home and a base of support for nine
different battle-hardened divisions. A proud heritage
of honor and victory has been handed down.
THE 43RD AREA SUPPORT
GROUP
The 43rd Area Support Group (43rd ASG)
has been assigned to the Mountain post since
March 23, 1966. It consists of a headquarters
element, a military police battalion, a support
battalion, a combat support hospital, an engineer
battalion and several other units.
There are over 2,900 soldiers assigned to the
43rd ASG, and its mission is to provide combat
support and combat service support to an army
corps. The 43rd ASG is currently assigned to
FORSCOM.
Major subordinate elements of the 43rd
ASG include the 759th Military Police
Battalion; the 68th Support Battalion; the 10th
Combat Support Hospital; and the 52nd
Engineer Battalion.
Elements of the 43rd ASG deployed to support
military operations during Operations
Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1990-91, the
operations to stabilize Somalia and Haiti, and
operations in Honduras. Most recently, the 43rd
ASG has deployed units to support the mission
at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and supported
troops in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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DOWN-RANGE AT FORT CARSON
Fort Carson is bounded on the east by Interstate 25
and on the west by Colorado Highway 115. The fort
extends from the main post, which is just south of
Academy Blvd., to its southern perimeter, which lies
just north of the communities of Pueblo West and
Penrose.
All told, Fort Carson consists of 138,523 acres
including the cantonment area (main post), and training
areas down range. The training areas include a wide
variety of different vegetation types. There are open
prairies and heavily forested areas. There are lowlands,
wetlands, and creek drainages as well as mountainous
and hilly areas.
Fort Carson can accommodate a wide variety of
training, including extensive maneuver training (both
mounted and dismounted), airborne training, and
weapons training, including small arms qualification
and tank, artillery and helicopter gunnery.
There are two impact areas at Fort Carson - a small
impact area, (in the north), for small arms; and a large
impact area (in the south), which supports artillery
tank, Bradley, and other gunnery ranges.
The large impact area can support mortar firing,
cannon artillery and even Multiple Launched Rocket
System (MLRS) firing.
Tank and Bradley gunnery is typically conducted at
the Range 109 complex for the preliminary tables and
the Multi-Purpose Range Complex (MPRC) for qualification
gunnery and advanced firing tables.
Personal and crew served weapons firing (.50 cal
and smaller), is usually conducted on a wide variety of
ranges encircling the small impact area which is near
the main post.
There are 43 different training areas located at Fort
Carson, which can support a variety of training.
Consult Fort Carson Regulation 385-63 for a complete
listing of ranges, training areas, and other facilities.
Range Control, Bldg. 9550, located at the intersection
of Butts Field Road and Route 2, can provide complete
information regarding training area and range use. The
telephone number for Range control is 526-5597.
Environmental stewardship of Fort Carson's natural
resources is extremely important. The directorate of
Environmental compliance and Management
(DECAM) oversees the management of Fort Carson's
training areas and conducts unit instruction on maneuver
damage prevention.
DECAM also has a hazardous waste reaction team
that is employed if an environmental emergency arises.
For more information regarding environmental protection
of Fort Carson resources, contact DECAM at 526-
2022/4907.
PINON CANYON
MANEUVER SITE
(PCMS)
In 1983, Fort Carson
acquired 237,000 acres of
training land on the
north side of the
Purgatoire River in
s o u t h e a s t
Colorado.
Called the
Pinon Canyon
Maneuver Site,
this training
area is a
Training
site of
Map provided by Fort Carson DECM
CANTONMENT
1
SMALL
IMPACT
AREA
9
5A
TOWNSEND
RESEVOUR
2
BUTTS
AIR
FIELD
4
6
7A
7
LARGE
IMPACT
AREA
TURKEY
CREEK
RANCH
11
9
8
SULLIVAN
PARK
10
8
1
10
12
15
13
11
12
9
1
10A MPRC
TANK
TABLE
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AIRBURST
RANGE
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Fort Carson, located approximately 150 miles to the
southeast.
PCMS can accommodate a full range of maneuver
training, including brigade-level, force-on-force
maneuvers. No live-fire training is conducted at Pinon
Canyon.
Pinon Canyon also provides excellent dismounted
maneuver terrain in the rugged canyons and arroyos
that empty into the nearby Purgatoire River.
Units have been training at PCMS since 1985, and
major training rotations typically have taken place
there as units prepare for the National Training Center
at Fort Irwin, California.
As is the case at Fort Carson,
environmental stewardship
of the natural
resources at PCMS is
tremendously
important. All soldiers and units must undergo environmental
training prior to using PCMS.
The environmental management of PCMS is unique
within the Department of Defense, in many respects.
Management of the site provides for the continuing
balance between military training requirements and
resource protection. PCMS has more than 100 archeological
or cultural sites, which must be protected by
federal statute.
PCMS' resource protection program is divided into
six primary areas: the study and protection of wildlife;
plant and soil conservation; water quality; the impact
of training on cultural and
archeological resources;
and the effect of sound in
the environment.
PCMS provides Fort
Carson soldiers and units a
unique training resource. The arid,
high desert climate allows for yearround
training and the wide-open spaces
allow battalions and brigades to fully deploy
using doctrinal distances.
Units typically transport heavy equipment
(tanks and other armored vehicles) by rail to
PCMS and conduct convoys with wheeled vehicles.
PCMS can also support a full range of aviation training
requirements.
Facilities at the training site include a railhead,
showers, range control facility helipad, dirt runway,
small shoppette, and a vehicle maintenance facility.
Map provided by Fort Carson DECM
N.E. Gate RD
Bent/Stage
Canyon
Taylor
Arroyo
Lockwood
Canyon
Red Rock
Canyon
Walsh
Canyon
Bursin
Camp
RD
S.W. Gate RD
Bismald RD
Hogback
Cantonment
Soil
Protection
Area
N. Gate RD
1A
1
2
2
3A
4A
4
3
1
18
1A
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TURKEY CREEK RECREATION AREA
Come and ride on historic Turkey Creek Ranch,
explore the beautiful meadows with majestic mountain
views and bountiful wildlife. Take the family on an
evening hayride and roast hotdogs and marshmallows
over the fire. Bring the little ones for a pony ride or
travel back in time with a stagecoach ride. Take a high
adventure three-day pack trip to the high country or
relax on an overnighter in the foothills. Stable your private
horse in the historic North Barn with two arenas,
one round pen and 1,200 acres to ride on. Turkey Creek
Recreation Area hours of operation are: summer hours,
March 15 through Oct. 15, Wednesday - Friday 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. (with trail rides every 90 minutes), Saturday
and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (riding lessons 8:30 - 10
a.m.). Winter hours, Oct. 16 through March 14,
Wednesday Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., by appointment
only, Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (riding
lessons January through February, 10 to 11:30 a.m.).
Reservations recommended for trail riding, required for
lessons, wagons, pony package, and special events.
Please come by and visit or call 526-3905 for more
information. We are located about 12 miles south of
the main gate of Fort Carson on Highway 115. Turkey
Creek Recreation Area features riding stables, along
with many other outdoor activities.
PENROSE HOUSE, TURKEY CREEK
RECREATION AREA
Throughout the 1970's the Penrose House and
Turkey Creek Ranch were used by the Fort Carson Color
Guard and Fort Carson Wildlife and Range Control officials.
In the 1980's the Penrose House was dedicated to
the Fort Carson Chaplains' office for use as a retreat center
and in 1993 the Fort Carson Protocol Office took
responsibility for the Penrose House. In 1996 the
Penrose House at Turkey Creek came under the management
of the Directorate of Community Activities
(DCA). This facility is now available for offsite functions,
recreation, reunions, weddings and other gatherings.
The grand historic 936 square foot Great Room is
perfect for informal meetings and social gatherings
enhanced by a sandstone fireplace, original maple hardwood
floor and spacious 14-foot high open beam ceilings.
An open wrap around porch extends around the
Great Room's north and west sides, making it easily
accessible through three sets of double French doors.
Other amenities include a fully equipped commercial
grade kitchen and four smaller rooms, perfect for additional
meetings. The surrounding grounds offer a perfect
setting for a unique wedding ceremony, company
picnic or business retreat. Whether conducting business
or socializing with friends, your event at the Penrose
House will be memorable. Turkey Creek Recreation Area
offers the house, the ranch, experienced staff, business
and recreational amenities. Combined with the natural
beauty and multitude of activities offered here, Turkey
Creek rivals any other location for your special event.
For information on the Penrose House call 524-0857
and call 524-0874 for TCRA.
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OUTDOOR RECREATION
COMPLEX
The Fort Carson Outdoor Recreation Complex is
located in Bldg. 2429, on the corner of Specker and
Wetzel Avenue. It has a wide variety of outdoor adventure
programs for all members of our Fort Carson community.
Our programs are designed for everyone, from
beginner to expert. Monthly calendars detailing the
specific offerings are available at the facility. The complex
also features a 30-foot indoor climbing wall.
Climbers must attend a certification class at the
Outdoor Recreation Complex before they are allowed
to climb. All equipment is provided.
Other activities range from
summer fun such as fly fishing,
rock climbing and white water
rafting to winter thrills which
include cross country and downhill
skiing, hunting and ice fishing.
Classes, clinics, and guided
trips are available for all of these
high adventure activities and
more. These trips are open to
units as well as individuals.
Instruction in, kayaking, canoeing
and mountain biking are also
offered. Also located in the complex
is an equipment rental center that offers everything
from skis and poles to campers and boats. Fees
are very reasonable. Outfitters offer high quality recreation
equipment for sale. Across the street from the
complex on Wetzel is our challenge course complete
with an Alpine Tower and our archery Range. These
facilities are available by reservation. Hours of operation
are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.,
closed Sunday, Monday and holidays. For more information,
call 526-2083.
IRON HORSE MEMORIAL PARK
Iron Horse Memorial Park, located on Sheridan
Avenue, is the multipurpose outdoor community
recreation area. The park includes several playgrounds,
picnic areas, grills, softball fields, basketball courts,
and a fitness trail. A 1.2 mile multiuse trail for mountain
bikers, hikers, runners and dog walkers is centered
in the park. The trail continues off post to connect
with the Santa Fe Trail in Security and Widefield. Iron
Horse Park is the perfect place to have fun with your
family or unit. An amphitheater is also available for
various uses. Reservations to use park facilities may be
made by calling 526-2083.
FITNESS CENTERS
AND SWIMMING POOLS
Fort Carson has two swimming pools, 16 softball
fields, three running tracks and six physical fitness centers.
Exercise and weight lifting equipment, racquetball
and basketball courts, saunas and hot tubs. These facilities
provide an excellent environment for Fort Carson
personnel to pursue their personal fitness goals. For
more information and hours call:
Forrest Fitness Center, Bldg. 1843, 526-2706
Garcia Fitness Center, Bldg. 1856, 526-3944
McKibben Fitness Center, Bldg. 1160, 526-2597
Waller Fitness Center, Bldg. 2357, 526-2742
Indoor Swimming Pool, Bldg. 1446, 526-3107
Outdoor Swimming Pool, Bldg. 1231, 526-4456
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SPORTS
Intramural sports programs are available post wide
in a number of different sports, including flag football,
soccer, volleyball, basketball, and softball. Information
can be obtained at any physical fitness center or by
calling 526-6630.
BOWLING CENTER
The Fort Carson Bowling Center is located on Chiles
Avenue, Bldg. 1511. The center features 36 synthetic
lanes and computerized scoring at very reasonable
price, as well as neon (black light bowling) with laser
light shows. The Pro Shop provides expert sales assistance,
as well as a full line of balls, bags, shoes and
accessories for sale. Custom fitted ball drilling is also
available. Color Pin Bowling as well as tournaments are
held frequently at the Bowling Center. Hours of operation
are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.,
Friday 8 a.m. to midnight, Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight,
and Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (lanes open at 11
a.m.). The Ten Pin Cafe provides lunch and dinner specials
along with a wide variety of menu items Monday
through Saturday 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Catering for
groups is available. The Brass Rail Lounge provides
snacks, karaoke, pool and darts, along with a wide
screen TV for viewing major sporting events. For more
information, call (719) 526-5542.
CRAFT SHOPS
The Community Craft Center located in Bldg. 1510,
on Chiles Avenue, in the Mini-Mall offers a variety of
creative opportunities for all to enjoy. Certified instructors
are available to assist you with any questions you
may have. There are classes for the beginner through
advanced craftsmen in stained glass, matting and framing,
ceramics, quilting, basket weaving and various
other crafts. The Arts and Crafts retail store carries craft
materials such as ceramic glazes, stained glass, framing,
matting, and green ware supplies. Trophies, plaques
and other awards are available from the custom awards
shop located in the center. Hours of operation are
Wednesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more
information, call (719) 526-0950.
WOODWORKING
The Smith Woodcraft Shop is one of the finest
wood-working facilities in the military. Weekly
Woodshop Safety Orientation classes and monthly
classes are scheduled for a variety of woodcraft projects
designed to teach various woodworking
techniques.
Shop instruction specialties are Southwestern
furniture and woodturning. The wood lathe in
most military woodshops stands covered with
dust, but our shop is the exception. Cutting
boards, chess/checker boards, entertainment
centers, bookcases and speaker boxes are just a
few of the items that our customers enjoy "doing
themselves." Come by and visit us in Bldg. 2426
near the corner of Polio Street and Wetzel
Avenue and put your skills and creativity to
work! Hours of operation are Wednesday 1 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. (close at 7 p.m. for Shop Safety
class), Thursday and Friday 1 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.,
closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. For more
information call 526-3487.
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BOSS
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program
and events. For information call 524-BOSS.
RECREATION PROGRAMS
For information on Special Events and programs,
call 526-2583.
AUTO CRAFT CENTER
The Auto Craft Center is located on Wetzel Avenue,
Bldg. 2427, and offers 33 work bays with affordable
fees. Whether you need to rebuild an engine, change
tires, do an oil change, work on your motorcycle, or
touch up your car with a little bodywork and paint,
you can do it with competitive rates and have a certified
instructor for any questions or assistance. Full
lines of automotive necessities (oil, oil filters, spark
plugs, antifreeze, brake fluid and more) are at your fingertips
when working on your vehicle. Stop by and let
our skilled technicians show you the customer service
you deserve! We are also proud to promote our Full
Service Auto Painting facility. Automotive finishes
available in every color, alternate color matches for
your precise finish, complete color formula programmed
equipment and a computer database for
every domestic and imported auto awaits you!
Operating hours are Wednesday through Friday 10:00
a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m., closed Monday and Tuesday. For more
information call 526-2147.
USED CAR SALES
FACILITY
Located in the parking lot of
Bldg. 1510 (Mini-Mall) this facility
may have the car you're looking for.
If you're interested in selling your
vehicle and looking for a great place
to show it, this is it! For more information,
or for a permit to place your
auto in this parking area, contact the
Abandoned Vehicle Lot Office, Bldg.
3660, at 524-1146. Hours of operation
are Wednesday through Friday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and
Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
INFORMATION TICKETS
AND REGISTRATION
(ITR)
The ITR Office offers a variety of
discount tickets on everything from
upcoming concerts to attractions -
Disney World, Elitch Gardens, as
well as tickets for professional sporting events such as
the Denver Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche, as well as
Sky Sox Stadium and Air Force Academy events.
Military discount tickets to out of state attractions such
as Universal Studios and Six Flags are available, as well
as discounts for lodging in locations throughout the
United States. Hours of operation are Tuesday through
Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1
p.m., closed on Sunday and Monday ITR is located in
the Outdoor Recreation Complex, for more information
on tickets and registration, call ITR at 526-5366.
LIBRARY
Grant Library is a full service library open 7 days a
week, located in Bldg. 1528, on Flint Street across from
Founders Plaza. In addition to a full book selection, you
can checkout a varied selection of DVD movies, CD's,
books on tape, and educational as well as children's
videos. Popular magazines and newspapers are also
available. A separate Children's Room has books, magazines,
tapes and four computers with fun games and stories
for them to enjoy! A weekly Story Time Program for
preschoolers takes place on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.,
September through May. In addition to the computers
hosting the online catalog and other resources, the
Library has Internet and MS Office computers available.
Come check out Grant Library for an endless, free,
source of entertainment, information and education!
Hours of operations are Monday through Thursday 11
a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 526-2350.
Country singer, Tim McGraw, greets the crowd at a special free concert to the
Mountain Post team members.
COLORADO HISTORY
What is now called Colorado was originally part of
New Spain. The Spanish heritage lingers on in the names
of cities and places, particularly in Southern Colorado.
The Sangre de Cristo Mountains, (Blood of Christ
Mountains), and Trinidad, named for the Trinity, are
examples. Colorado is the Spanish word for the color red.
The name is taken from the red-colored river, the
Colorado. The Spanish heard from the Indians that there
was gold in the mountains, but did not search for it. As
the Spanish claim became weaker, the area was ceded to
France. The French heritage can be traced through names
remaining on Colorado maps, such as Lafayette, LaSalle
and Louviers, mainly in the northern part of the state.
After the United States purchased the Louisiana
Territory from the French, in 1803, Lieutenant Zebulon
Pike was sent to explore the new piece of real estate for
his country. While in the area, Pike tried and failed to
climb the mountain named after him. He reported that
no one would ever climb that mountain and that there
was a good possibility of gold in the area.
In 1858, settlers from the east were drawn to the area,
in search of gold. In 1859, the El Paso Claims Club was
formed to establish law and order in the territory. The
club also laid out Colorado City and started selling building
sites. Colorado City residents made their living off the
miners and small settlements in the mountains, selling
provisions and entertainment.
COLORADO SPRINGS
Colorado Springs is the second largest city in
Colorado and one of the fastest growing cities in the
nation. Founded in 1871 by General William Jackson
Palmer, the city was planned to attract people of means
and social standing, "good moral character and strict
temperance habits." Since the wide-open town of
Colorado City was right next door, with its saloons and
"working ladies," the general did not have quite the
impact on the Pikes Peak area that he would have liked.
The region prospered when gold was discovered in
nearby Cripple Creek in 1891. The Springs became a
depository and a favorite residence of those with newfound
wealth.
Following the decline of the Cripple Creek gold fortunes
around 1909, the Colorado Springs economy
declined. Civic-minded leaders were determined that
tourism would be the city's new gold mine. Lead by
Spencer Penrose, who built the beautiful Broadmoor
Hotel, the city rapidly capitalized on its beauty.
Colorado Springs quickly became a resort town.
As tourism declined due to the depression and the
beginning of World War II city leaders again looked for
a means to save their beautiful city. This time it was
decided that a military camp was the answer. Congress
approved the establishment of a camp in 1942, and
almost overnight, Colorado Springs had more soldiers
than residents.
A view of Colorado Springs taken from the top of beautiful Cheyenne Mountain.
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That was the end of the city as a sleepy little tourist
town and the beginning of the city that has been
referred as the "Military Hub of the Nation." Since Camp
Carson was built in 1942, Colorado Springs has become
the home of Peterson Air Force Base, the United States
Air Force Academy the North American Aerospace
Defense Command (NORAD), Falcon Air Force Base,
and the Consolidated Space Operations Center (CSOC).
In return these commands have attracted the country's
high tech industries to the Springs. Colorado Springs'
current population is approximately 464,000.
DENVER
Denver, Colorado's state capital, is about an hour's
drive north of Colorado Springs on Interstate 25.
Founded in 1858 by General William E. Larimer, the
city's fortunes rose and fell with the gold strikes in the
nearby Rocky Mountains.
Denver's rise to eminence on the Front Range was a
hard fought battle. Cities such as Colorado Springs and
Central City bitterly contested the choice of Denver as
the capital.
The history of Denver is rich in fact and folklore, shaped
by a beautiful cast of characters whose names are legends in
the west. Madams, like Jennie Rogers, owned the most
beautiful residences and miners who struck it rich formed
high society. Denver was nourished to maturity by a rapidly
growing Rocky Mountain empire. Today, the city consists
of a five-county metropolitan area with a population of
more than 2 million people.
Approximately 500,000 people live within the city
limits of Denver. Following a wild beginning when the
city's livelihood was based on a strike-it-rich or bust
economy, Denver is now the market center of the
Rocky Mountain region.
Denver has become a center for music, art, education,
sports, outdoor recreation and entertainment in
Colorado. Performing arts, exhibitions and conventions
are held in the Denver Coliseum, the National Western
Complex, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Denver supports professional basketball, football,
baseball, hockey and soccer teams. The Sports Complex
off Interstate 25 includes Invesco Field at Mile High
Stadium and the Pepsi Center, which hosts other events
such as ice shows and concerts throughout the year.
The Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens,
Children's Museum, Denver City Park and Zoo, Museum
of Natural History, Gates Planetarium, The Denver Mint,
Governor's Mansion, Pioneer Museum, the National
Western Stock Show and the Red Rocks Amphitheater all
offer a variety of entertainment for the entire family.
MANITOU SPRINGS
Before the coming of miners, gamblers, speculators
and the like, the area of beautiful rocks, canyons and natural
springs, located at the base of Pikes Peak, was sacred
to many Indian Tribes. The Indians believed that the
water had supernatural powers and attributed these powers
to the "Manitou." Roughly translated it means "Great
Spirit of Natural Phenomena."
The white man believed that the springs had a great
power too and proceeded to develop the area into a successful
health spa. Manitou Springs, in the late 19th century
was a leading national spa with the tourist trade as
the main source of income. Recently named a Historical
District, the city's Victorian architecture and rustic charm
continues to attract visitors from around the country.
Manitou Springs is where the famous Cog Railway resides with
regular trips up to Pikes Peak.
Denver’s Invesco Field is home to the Denver Broncos.
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CRIPPLE CREEK/VICTOR
People always knew that there was gold in the mountains.
That's why so many spent so much time looking
for it. But it wasn't until 1890, when a prospector named
Bob Womack made the first big strike in Poverty Gulch
that the real gold rush was on. Overnight, 12 towns
sprang into existence. Cripple Creek grew from nothing
to a population well over 60,000. Everyone wanted gold
and was determined to strike it rich.
It's hard to imagine that mad and crazy scramble
now. All but two of the towns are gone. As for the mines,
the Molly Kathleen and the El Paso, the only two working
mines, are still looking for the mother lode.
The rest of the mines have disappeared like the
towns. Some of the mines are still open for tours.
Cripple Creek residents have decided that there's
gold in "them there tourists and gamblers." Much of
the town has been restored and turned into low-stakes
gambling casinos. Both visitors and residents have a lot
of fun reflecting on the gold rush days.
Victor, the other surviving settlement, is a sleepy
dusty little town near Cripple Creek. On a quiet afternoon,
with a little imagination, it is easy to see the
ghosts of dance hall girls and miners, drifters and
storekeepers, all after elusive wealth.
The Cripple Creek-Victor area is still an active mining
district. Investors from all over the world have become
interested in the renewed exploration and mining activity.
Any day now someone could strike it rich and the rush will
be on again. After all, there's still gold in those mountains.
FOUNTAIN
Founded in 1859 and incorporated in 1903, Fountain
is the oldest community in the Pikes Peak area. A supply
center and refuge for the early settlers, little remains of the
original town.
The city, located east of Fort Carson, is a popular
choice of residence for people who work at the
Mountain Post.
Widefield and Security are two unincorporated
communities between Fountain and Colorado Springs.
The small town atmosphere and close-in location make
these popular areas to live in.
PUEBLO
The city of Pueblo, located 40 miles to the south of
Colorado Springs, takes its name from a fortification built
there by fur traders in 1840. The Fort was called "EI
Pueblo."
Today Pueblo is a highly diversified metropolitan area
with a population in excess of 125,000. Pueblo offers a
variety of cultural events such as performances by the
Pueblo Civic Symphony, City Park band concerts,
Broadway Theatre League and the University of Southern
Colorado concerts.
For more than 100 years, Pueblo has been the home
of the Colorado State Fair. The event attracts close to one
million visitors each year. An array of the nation's top
entertainers is on hand at each fair. Parimutuel horse racing,
rodeo performances, and All-American horse show
and numerous exhibits delight both the young and old.
Cripple Creek, historic gold mining town and gambling village, is at an elevation of over 9,000 feet.
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SKIING
There's a story going around that everyone in Colorado
skis. Not true, but even most of those who don't ski love
weekends at one of Colorado's internationally-known
resorts. Best of all, most of the ski areas are within a reasonable
drive of Colorado Springs. In alphabetical order, including
distance in miles from Colorado Springs, they are:
Arapahoe-135, Aspen-260, Berthoud Pass-127,
Breckenridge-105, Buttermilk Mountain-262,
Conquistador-70, Cooper-140, Copper Mountai0n-130,
Crested Butte-207, Cucharra Valley-110,
Geneva Basin-108, Hidden Valley-146, Idlewild-139,
Lake Elderod-108, Loveland Basin-126, Loveland-126,
Keystone-135, Monarch Pass-130, Powderhorn-244,
Purgatory-314, Shark Tooth-122, Silver Creek-150,
Snowmass-270, Steamboat-232, Sunlight-249,
Telluride-297, Vail-152, Winter Park-135, Wolf Creek-217.
With the large number of ski areas to choose from, you
are sure to find one that suits your skill and budget. Don't
forget to check with the Fort Carson Information, Tour and
Travel Office for discount coupons and specific information.
PIKES PEAK REGION
Every year countless pleasure-seeking tourists discover
that Pikes Peak Country is filled with great
things to do. For more than a hundred years, the
region has been a Mecca, attracting people in search of
gold, health and the natural scenic beauty. For more
information, call the Fort Carson Information, Tour
and Travel Office at (719) 526-5366/2989 or the
Colorado Springs Tourist Bureau, (719) 635-7506 or
1(800) 368-4748.
PIKES PEAK
Zebulon Pike never climbed "his" peak but another
famous explorer, Fremont, built the first trail to its 14,110
foot summit in 1843. After visiting the summit of the
"Peak," Katherine Lee Bates went back to her hotel room
and wrote the words to "America the Beautiful."
The Pikes Peak Cog Railway was completed in 1891.
Visitors to the Colorado Springs area can take a scenic
three-hour trip up Pikes Peak on the railway. The railway
which rises 7,158 feet in nine linear miles, has the distinction
of reaching the highest altitude of any scenic railway
in the world. The old, puffing steam engines have been
replaced by powerful diesel engines. Reservations are highly
recommended. Reservations and Information for the
Cog Railway can be obtained by calling (719) 685-5401.
In 1916, an auto road was completed to the summit
and today several hundred thousand people make the
19-mile trip to the summit each year.
The annual Pikes Peak Auto Hill Climb features
championship race cars and late-model stock cars competing
for the Race to the Clouds championship up the
Pikes Peak Highway.
GARDEN OF THE GODS
The Garden of the Gods is a beautiful view of Mother
Nature at her best. Located off of Highway 24 on 30th
Street, the park contains hundreds of natural rock formations
such as Kissing Camels and Balanced Rock.
Visitors are allowed to drive through the area on the
roads or hike on the many trails throughout the park.
Skiers make tracks in Rocky Mountain champagne powder.
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SEVEN FALLS
North of the Broadmoor Hotel on
Mesa Road 'is Seven Falls. It is one of
the area's most famous natural wonders.
A clear mountain stream
plunges 300 feet down over seven
separate falls.
WILL ROGERS SHRINE
AND THE CHEYENNE
MOUNTAIN ZOO
Drive west to the Broadmoor Hotel
and follow the signs to the Cheyenne
Mountain Highway. The highway
winds through the Cheyenne
Mountain Zoo. The zoo is well known
as one of the finest small zoos in the
world. Started by Spencer Penrose, the
animals were originally kept on the
grounds of the Broadmoor Hotel.
Penrose moved his pets to make room
for a golf tournament.
If you continue to follow the highway,
you will come to the Shrine of
the Sun. The shrine, dedicated to Will Rogers by his
friend Spencer Penrose, has a breathtaking view of the
plains and mountains. Spencer and Julie Penrose are
buried at the shrine.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
ACADEMY
The United States Air Force Academy is Colorado's
leading tourist attraction. The USAFA, where the United
States Air Force trains its future officers, is highly regarded
as one of the nation's top universities. The academy
boasts sights such as the Cadet Chapel, the planetarium,
a B-52 static display and airmanship overlook.
The USAFA sports teams are generally among some
of the best in the Mountain West Conference.
The Cadet Chapel is open for tours Monday
through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on
Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. The Chapel may be closed for
special services from time to time, so call (719) 333-
2025 for more information.
For more information on the Air Force Academy visit
the USAFA Visitor's Center or call at (719) 333-2025.
ROYAL GORGE
Follow U.S. Highway 115, south to U.S. Highway 50,
then head west to Canon City. The road winds through
Dead Man's Canyon over Rainbow Trail to the famous Royal
Gorge and the world's highest suspension bridge. The
bridge rises 1,053 feet above the Arkansas River.
Breathtaking rides include the incline railway to the canyon
bottom and the aerial tram spanning the Royal Gorge.
CAVE OF THE WINDS
Cave of the Winds is one of America's most spectacular
prehistoric natural wonders. The caverns started
forming more than 200 million years ago. As time
passed, stalactites, stalagmites and other formations
formed. The Cave of the Winds was discovered in 1881,
when two brothers discovered the cave while on a
church picnic.
Tours along the Cave's Discovery Trail are available
everyday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the summer, and from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the winter.
Cave of the Winds also has a spectacular laser light
show called "Legends of the Night," which is held after
dark each night from May 1 through Labor Day
Weekend. The show uses the cliff faces as a screen to
project upon.
The cave is the highest in the world open to the public.
Cave of the Winds is open year round and is located
four miles west of Colorado Springs on U.S. highway 24
near Manitou Springs. Call (719) 685-5444 for more
information.
NORTH POLE/SANTA’S WORKSHOP
The North Pole is an amusement park located just
west of Colorado Springs on Highway 24. The park
makes it possible to experience Christmas every day of
the year with its Christmas carols, elves, storybook characters
and Santa himself.
At the North Pole, visitors can ride the world’s
highest Ferris Wheel and Carousel, as well as many
other rides.
Children enjoy the giraffes, and other animals, at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
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AREA MUSEUMS
The Pikes Peak region offers a wide variety of
museums. Since some are seasonal and hours change,
it’s best to call before visiting. Be sure to check with
the Fort Carson Information, Tour and Travel Office
for discount tickets.
MANITOU CLIFF DWELLINGS
MUSEUM
Built at the turn of the century in
1907, when traveling was difficult, the
museum brought the wonders of the cliff
dwellings to Colorado Springs. The museum
portrays the lives and architectural
achievements of the Anasazi Indians during
the Great Cliff Dwelling Period, from
1100 to 1300 A.D. West on U.S. Highway
24, near Manitou Springs, 685-5242.
PIONEER’S MUSEUM
The museum is a tour into the past of
Colorado Springs. History comes alive
through period rooms featuring furniture,
clothing, tools, firearms, toys, medical
encirclements and medicines. Each
Museum also has a wide variety of rotating
exhibits each year at 215 South Tejon
St., Colorado Springs 578-6650.
PRO RODEO HALL OF CHAMPIONS
AND MUSEUM OF
THE AMERICAN COWBOY
The history of the cowboy from his origin to the
modern rodeo cowboy is presented in multimedia displays
and exhibits. The museum also features an outdoor
garden with rodeo livestock. It is located at
Interstate 25, Exit 147, Colorado Springs, 593-8840.
WORLD FIGURE SKATING HALL
OF FAME AND MUSEUM
The Hall of Fame honors National and
International skaters. The museum features art, artifacts,
costumes, national /international medals and
trophies from the 16th century to the present day.
Also on display at 21st St., Colorado Springs are books
and other documents on skating. Call 635-5200 for
more information.
COLORADO SPRINGS
FINE ARTS CENTER
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center houses not
only two unique museum collections, but also a theater,
a music and lecture room and an art library. The
museum gallery sale features fine books, prints, jewelry
and artifacts of the West. For more information,
call 634-5581.
NATIONAL PARKS
Whether your interests are in the sheer scenic wonder
of Colorado or the fascinating history of the state,
you will find plenty of both in Colorado.
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.
The Pioneer Museum is among one of the Colorado Springs
dowtown area attractions.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
Colorado’s number one vacation attraction consists
of 410 glacially carved square miles, abundant wildlife,
wildflowers, lakes and mountain peaks. Trail Ridge
Road, the highest continuous paved highway in the
U.S., is located in the park.
MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK
In the southwest corner of the state, not far from
the New Mexico border, are the ruins of a culture,
which disappeared before Columbus discovered
America. Called the Anasazi, “the old ones” by the
Indians, this culture survived in the area for hundreds
of years. The Anasazi culture, at its peak about 1300
A.D., built a series of cliff dwellings in the sides of
mesas and canyons. The ruins can be visited using
ropes and ladders maintained by the park service.
NATIONAL FORESTS
Colorado has 10 National Forests and there is no
charge for using the land, except for camping fees. For
information on hunting and fishing, contact the Fort
Carson Outdoor Recreation Division at 526-2083 for
more information and keep in mind that the post's
Community recreation Division sponsors many trips to
these beautiful areas.
SKY SOX
The Sky Sox are a minor league affiliate of the
Colorado Rockies. Playing in the Class Triple A Pacific
Coast League, the Sox are usually in contention for the
league title, making for many exciting summer nights.
The Sky Sox play from April to September in the world's
highest professional baseball park.
Tickets for the Sky Sox can be purchased at the Sky
Sox Stadium, which is located at 4385 Tutt Ave.,
either before the game, or at the gate. For more information,
call (719) 597-1449.
OLYMPIC TRAINING
CENTER
Some of the best amateur athletes in the country
train in Colorado Springs at the Olympic Training
Center.
The OTC is home to over 150 athletes, representing
10 sports. Each year, more than 7,000 athletes
train or compete at the center.
The OTC is also home of the US Women's Basketball
Team, which represented our country in the 1996
Olympics in Atlanta.
Tours of the complex are available seven days a
week. Tours are an hour and a half long and include
a walking tour of the complex and a short film. The
hours of operation in the summer are Monday
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The winter hours are Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m.-4
p.m. and Sunday noon - 4 p.m. For tour and event
information, call (719) 528-4644.
GOLF COURSES
For the golfer visiting or living in Colorado Springs,
the area is home to 17 golf courses, of which 5 are public.
The Colorado Springs Oylmpic Training Center located near the downtown area.
There are many golf courses in the Colorado Springs area.