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Claims to Estate
Claims to Estate
Pfc. Brennen Foster -- With deepest regret to the family of Pfc. Brennen Foster, Soldier, deceased. Anyone with claims against indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Dante Nichols at 505-715-8032.
Sgt. Reece Monahan -- With deepest regret to the family of Sgt. Reece Monahan, Soldier, deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Darby Felter at 650-380-2520.
Spc. Weston Ewell --With deepest regret to the family of Spc. Weston Ewell, Soldier, deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Sydney O’Dowd at 253-576-6554.
Dec. 5 gate closures
Dec. 5 gate closures
Gates 4, 5 and 6 will be closed Dec. 5 for the 4th Infantry Division Readiness Day.
Normal hours of operation for Gate 4 are Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. for inbound and outbound traffic and 1-9 p.m. for outbound traffic only.) Normal hours for Gates 5 and 6 are Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Visitor Control Center (VCC) near Gate 1 will be open Dec. 5 from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Normal operation hours for the VCC are 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. After 1 p.m. visitor passes can be processed at Gate 3, far right lane, however, delays should be expected. Apply for an online pass 24/7 at https://pass.aie.army.mil.
Stack IWR closes for renovations Dec. 8
Stack IWR closes for renovations Dec. 8
The Stack Ivy Warrior Restaurant (IWR) will close Dec. 8 for renovations as it is upgraded to a campus-style dining facility. The renovation is expected to be complete in late spring.
Bus transportation will be available from Stack IWR to the other dining facilities — Wolf and Warfighter IWRs and the La Rochelle Warrior Restaurant — during meal hours throughout the renovation, except for holiday block leave from Dec. 20 to Jan.4.
The following facilities will be open, as noted, during holiday block leave:
- Wolf IWR, building 1444 (only fully operational facility)
- Dec. 20-21 and Dec. 25-28 — brunch, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; supper 5-6:30 p.m.
- Dec. 22-24 and Dec. 29-31 — breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m.; lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; dinner, 5-6:30 p.m.
- Ivy Kiosk and Café, building 2061
- Dec. 20-Dec. 31 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., hot bar and Kiosk items available
- Warfighter Kiosk, building 9439
- Dec. 20-31 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Complete IWR and Kiosk schedules are available here.
DPW sidewalk snow removal procedures
DPW sidewalk snow removal procedures
Fort Carson requires occupants of military or civilian government facilities be responsible for clearing snow and ice on sidewalks, steps and ramps leading from their doorstep to the first mainline sidewalk along parking lots or roadways. This is known as the 50-foot rule where units/organizations have responsibility for snow/ice clearing around their buildings.
Government facility occupants can get two boxes of ice melt per building from the Directorate of Public Works operations and maintenance contractor supply warehouse in building 8100, located at the corner of O’Connell Boulevard and Bennett Street on the north side of the cantonment area. Ice melt should be used sparingly as a little goes a long way. Supply warehouse hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For supply warehouse questions, call 719-526-3989.
On-post Fort Carson Family Homes residents can get information about snow and ice removal by referring to their resident guide or contacting their Balfour Beatty Communities leasing specialist.
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
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.