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Paper shredding event Sept. 17

Paper shredding event Sept. 17

The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) is hosting a paper shredding event Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at building 3710, north of Gate 20 off Specker Avenue near the tank trail.  

Post units and community members can bring all unwanted documents, including unclassified work documents, bank statements, old medical records, paycheck stubs, etc., to shred, recycle and help Fort Carson reduce waste from going to the landfill. The event is free and open to all ID card holders. (No classified documents will be accepted.)  Ensure documents brought in are free of trash and non-paper items (binders, paper clips, etc.) for ease of processing. 

If units or organizations requires a large volume of paper shredding, contact the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Pollution Prevention Program coordinator, Robert Cavanaugh, in advance  by emailing robert.d.cavanaugh2.civ@army.mil or calling 719-725-8072. Military units and organizations are limited to no more than one stake bed truck load each per event. No semi-trucks loads will be accepted.

Carson on My Army Post App

Carson on My Army Post App

Fort Carson is on the new My Army Post App.

Download free app today on the Apple Store and Google Play for facility hours, phone numbers, locations with driving directions, emergency alerts and more.

Once downloaded, select Fort Carson as your installation and you are ready to start taking advantage of the new app.

Spouse education and career opportunities website

Spouse education and career opportunities website

Military OneSource has a website dedicated to spouse education and career opportunities that offers resources on education and career guidance for military spouses worldwide through comprehensive resources and tools for all stages of career progression.

With a multitude of resources available, spouses can learn about career paths, pursue education opportunities, research occupations, build/enhance their resume, search for jobs, receive career coaching and more at https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil/portal/.

Spouses can contact Military OneSource at 800-342-9647 to speak with a Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) career coach or use the live chat feature on MySECO for additional guidance.

For additional information on the federal hiring process, visit the Be Informed About Federal Employment and the Searching for Federal Employment articles on MySECO. Email your federal resume, along with your career goal or job description to SECOCareerCoach@MySECO.org for feedback within three business days.

UAS and drones prohibited on installation

UAS and drones prohibited on installation

Fort Carson is designated as a “No Drone Zone,” which means there are no areas on post that are authorized for commercial drone operations. The restrictions include recreational hobbyist drones and all types of radio-controlled aircraft.

Officials encourage community members who discover drones on the installation to refrain from handling them and contact Directorate of Emergency Services Dispatch at 719-284-6370.

Warning signs are posted at each gate that state “(UAS) Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Drones are Prohibited on Fort Carson without authorization.”

On May 23, 2018, the Department of Defense issued a memo suspending the purchase and use of commercial drones on U.S. military installations until cybersecurity concerns could be addressed. That policy remains in effect.

This policy does not apply to military drones or military unmanned aerial vehicles operated on post for military training purposes; however, training with them must be coordinated with the appropriate range or aviation authorities on the installation prior to use.  

Anyone operating a drone is responsible for flying within FAA guidelines and regulations and must be aware of where it is and is not safe to fly.

For additional public safety and government drone operations and certificate of waiver or authorization (COA) application, click here.