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14 Soldiers to retire Jan. 24

14 Soldiers to retire Jan. 24

Congratulations to the 14 Soldiers who will be honored for their service during a retirement ceremony at 2 p.m. Jan. 24 in McMahon Auditorium.

They are:

• Lt. Col. Catherine T. Jennings, 627th Hospital Center
• Chief Warrant Officer 3 Aaron J. Woods, 4th Division Artillery, 4th Infantry Division
• Chief Warrant Officer 2 Gordon A. Mann, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Inf. Div.
• 1st Sgt. David M. Lott, 68th Division Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Division Sustainment Brigade, 4th Inf. Div.
• 1st Sgt. Michael C. Weinstein, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.
• 1st Sgt. Maria E. Woods, 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd ABCT
• 1st Sgt. Jerome P. Martinez, 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.
• Master Sgt. Carla S. Valle, 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade
• Sgt 1st Class Dennis Harris, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson
• Sgt 1st Class Nathan C. Blevins, DIVARTY
• Sgt 1st Class Camille A. Henry, Fort Carson Soldier Recovery Unit
• Sgt 1st Class Nathan A. Maston, 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, DIVARTY
• Sgt 1st Class Jeffrey Yun, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, DIVARTY
• Sgt 1st Class Kikarus L. Redding, 4th Attack Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade

Gate 6 running trail closure

Gate 6 running trail closure

The running trail inside of Gate 6 will be closed Jan. 3 to March 30 to trench and install electrical and communication lines as part of a project underway to install a pop-up barrier near Gate 6. (Dates subject to change.) Inbound and outbound traffic through Gate 6 will not be impacted by the trail work.

Pipe freeze warning

Pipe freeze warning

With winter weather here, temperatures can drop below freezing suddenly. Significant facility damage is possible if appropriate actions are not taken. Facility managers, building occupants and unit leadership are asked to ensure the following when freezing temperatures are forecasted:

 All windows and exterior doors are closed.

• All heating systems are on even in unoccupied buildings (do not turn off any units). Set any self-adjustable thermostats to at least 55 degrees (barracks set to 60 degrees).
• If buildings are not heating properly, a service order is submitted through the Army Maintenance Application website.  
• If there is a busted or leaking pipe emergency, a service order is called in immediately to the Directorate of Public Works operations and maintenance contractor at 719-526-5345. The service order desk is staffed 24/7.

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.

NOTE: Fort Carson is no longer updating the Digital Garrison App.

B Street Express weekend closure

B Street Express weekend closure

The B-Street Express will be closed Saturdays and Sundays beginning March 2. This is a temporary change due to staffing shortages.

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

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.

Fort Carson is designated as a "No Drone Zone." 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. 

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.