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Army expands partnership with University of Montana

4th Multi-Domain Task Force officially activates

Fort Carson Fire Department celebrates Fire Prevention Week

DPW preps buildings for cooling to heating season transition

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Gate 19 reopens Oct. 13

Gate 19 reopens

Fort Carson reopened Gate 19 Oct. 13 to improve installation access and support traffic flow on and off the installation.

Gate 19 is open Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. for inbound and outbound traffic, and 1-9 p.m. for outbound traffic only.

The gate’s continued operation will be evaluated based on use and operational requirements. Drivers should remain alert for updates through the My Army Post App, Fort Carson Facebook page and community events emails.

Buildings 1217-1220 parking lot project

Buildings 1217-1220 parking lot project

Directorate of Public Works (DPW) contractors will replace gutters and sidewalks and repair the asphalt parking lots between buildings 1217, 1218, 1219 and 1220 in four phases starting Sept. 28.

• Phases 1 and 3: The replacement of gutters and sidewalks in front of buildings 1218 and 1219 and the repair of the asphalt parking lot between buildings 1218 and 1219 is scheduled to start Sept. 28, with an estimated project completion by Nov. 2 (dates subject to change).
• Phases 2 and 4: The replacement of gutters and sidewalks in front of buildings 1217 and 1220 and the repair of the asphalt parking lot between buildings 1217 and 1220 is scheduled to start Nov. 3, with an estimated project completion by Dec. 11 (dates subject to change).

During the asphalt repair work, parking will be restricted to one parking lot section at a time. Alternate parking lots are available nearby:

• Evans Street by building 1225
• Specker Avenue at Royal Field
• Corner of Ellis Street and Specker Avenue near building 1129.

For more information about the project, email the DPW point of contact at robert.a.steese.civ@army.mil.

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.