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Memorial Day gate closures

Memorial Day gate closures

Gates 4, 5 and 6 will be closed Friday, May 22, for a training holiday and Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day.

The Visitor Control Center near Gate 1 will maintain normal operations throughout the holiday weekend, which are daily from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. After 1 p.m., visitor passes may be processed at Gate 3 (lane 3). Expect delays during peak periods. Online passes may be requested 24/7 at: https://pass.aie.army.mil

Normal gate hours for Gate 4 are Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. for inbound and outbound traffic, and 1-9 p.m. for outbound traffic only. Gates 5 & 6 normal hours are 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday–Friday.

Commissary charging for bags

Commissary charging for bags 

 As of April 6, commissaries are charging  5 cents for plastic and 10 cents for paper single-use bags.

The Defense Commissary Agency encourages patrons to bring their own bags from home or purchase reusable bags from the Commissary.

Fort Carson's Annual Water Quality Report

Fort Carson’s Annual Water Quality Report

The Fort Carson Directorate of Public Works (DPW) has issued the 2025 Water Quality Report. The report, which can be viewed here provides a summary of the water quality delivered throughout the installation via the water distribution system. Colorado Springs Utilities supplies Fort Carson’s water. The DPW staff is committed to delivering customers with a reliable supply of high-quality water. The annual report is designed to inform customers about the drinking water delivered to their water tap every day. The report will not be mailed out in hardcopy format to housing residents. For more information, email jeffery.b.farmer.civ@army.mil.

Transitions and Retirement Services offices closed Mondays

Transitions and Retirement services offices closed Mondays

Due to staffing shortages, the Directorate of Human Resources Military Personnel Division (MPD) Transitions and Retirement Services offices located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center, Building 1525, are closed Mondays.

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.