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6 hrs ago | The Gazette

Fire updates: Fort Carson; Larkspur controlled burn

A fire burning on Fort Carson has swelled to an uncontained 30 acres tonight. The blaze is burning a couple of miles east of the Turkey Creek recreational area.

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Fri Jul 10, 2009

KRDO-TV Colorado Springs

UPDATE* Wildfire Sparks on Fort Carson

Firefighters are working to contain a 30-acre wildfire on Ft. Carson, burning near the Turkey Creek area.

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KKTV

DoD Identifies Ft. Carson Casualty

The Department of Defense says another Ft. Carson soldier has died supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

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Thu Jul 09, 2009

The Gazette

Opposed to Iraq war, Fort Carson soldier makes case to remain in Canada

A Fort Carson soldier, the first woman soldier to flee the U.S. military for Canada to avoid the Iraq war, on Wednesday appealed the findings of a report that recommended her deportation.

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Wed Jul 08, 2009

Clover Herald

US soldier makes case to remain in Canada

The first woman soldier to flee the U.S. military for Canada to avoid the Iraq war on Wednesday appealed the findings of a report that led to her deportation order.

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Washington Times

Base News: Will classes stop murders?

Since troops stationed at Fort Carson, Colo., began returning in 2005 from their first tour of duty in Iraq, 14 current or former soldiers based there have committed, up until December, 12 murders and attempted three.

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Mon Jul 06, 2009

KRDO

Fort Carson Soldier Funeral

The funeral for a Fort Carson soldier killed last week in Afghanistan will be held Tuesday at the Wisconsin high school where he graduated last year.

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Sun Jul 05, 2009

CW2 Colorado KWGN-TV

Soldier and sweetheart celebrate Fourth with free wedding

Jeremy Bedolla and Cressida Widger were given a free wedding Saturday in Parker.

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Fri Jul 03, 2009

KRDO-TV Colorado Springs

Fort Carson Invites Public to Fireworks Show

Because budget concerns canceled this year's annual 4th of July fireworks show in Memorial Park, the city and Fort Carson have teamed up to offer a celebration on the Mountain Post Friday evening, starting at 4 p.m. The celebration--titled "Rocking the Rockies--will be held in Iron Horse Park.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

KKTV

Fort Carson: We Do Not Believe Soldier Captured in Afghanistan Was Our Own

A US military spokeswoman says insurgents have captured an American soldier in eastern Afghanistan.

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

KKTV

Fort Carson Has New "Mayor"

If there is anything that remains the same it is change as a constant. Fort Carson today, said farewell to Col.

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KRDO-TV Colorado Springs

Disabled Veterans Get Help Faster at Ft. Carson

The Mountain Post officially introduced its new Disability Evaluation System Monday that will help soldiers get disabilities benefits faster.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

The Gazette

Fort Carson USO needs volunteers

Fort Carson's 9-month-old USO center is looking for a few good restaurants. The center provides soldiers with everything from pool tables and phone calls home to a free lunch.

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

KOB-TV

Dogs helping injured soldiers under gova t program

FORT CARSON, Colo. - Army Specialist Cameron Briggs washes down a cocktail of prescription drugs every day for post-traumatic stress disorder and a brain injury he suffered when four roadside bombs rocked his Humvee in Iraq.

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9NEWS

Air Force to expand by almost 300 in Colo. Springs area

The Air Force plans to add 165 airmen and 130 civilian workers over the next year in the Pikes Peak region as it adjusts its staffing worldwide.

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Sat Jun 27, 2009

KRDO

Fort Carson Commander Meets With Islamic Leaders

The commanding general of Fort Carson's 4th Infantry Division is building better understanding between his troops and Muslims.

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

Denver Post

Fort Carson may get to keep over $500 million

Fort Carson may get to keep more than $500 million to improve its facilities even though it's no longer receiving a new brigade combat team, Sen.

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Military Officer

Soldiers Urged to Take Advantage of Mental Health Resources

Jun. 26--In recent years, the military has invested millions of dollars in mental health care, fueling a proliferation of treatment programs while attempting to reshape fundamental attitudes about mental illness.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

The Gazette

Fort Carson leader works to foster better understanding of Islam

Representatives of the Islamic Society of Colorado Springs met Thursday with Fort Carson military leaders at the U.S. Army base to discuss ways to improve cultural awareness and an understanding of Islam among deploying Fort Carson soldiers.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

KKTV

49th Annual Street Breakfast A Huge Success

Fort Carson soldiers manned the griddles, cooking thousands of pancakes, piling pounds and pounds of scrambled eggs on empty plates.

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