Fort Carson News

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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