Controllers use radar to direct air traffic

Story and photo by Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division Air traffic control specialists trained on the Air Traffic Navigation, Integration and Coordination System at Butts Army Airfield, May 14. The ATNAVIC system is a tactical radar system that provides a rapid air traffic control response for [...]

Soldiers, NCOs compete for top honors

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Henry W. Marris III 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from units across Fort Carson battled it out May 13-16, for the right to be named the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Soldier and NCO of the Year. Spc. [...]

Medics continue care through field exercise

Story and photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — The “Charlie Med” Soldiers juggled their daily task of caring for the Soldiers of 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, with a Role 2 field training exercise, where they administered medical [...]

Students play Soldier for a day

By Spc. Jessica Parker 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division More than 200 third- through fifth-grade students learned what it takes to be a Soldier at Iron Horse Park May 10, during the third annual Camp Fort Carson. Seven schools from three districts — partnered with Fort Carson units through [...]

Warrior Games showcase resilient spirit

Story and photos by Sgt. William Smith 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Two hundred wounded, ill and injured servicemembers and veterans converged on Fort Carson and the U.S. Air Force Academy for their final tune-up prior to competing in the 2013 Warrior Games, held Saturday-Thursday at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and the Academy. [...]

Drought spurs water restrictions

By Susan C. Galentine Directorate of Public Works Net Zero and public relations consultant Fort Carson, in step with Colorado Springs Utilities’ drought response, is implementing water restrictions to reduce water use on Fort Carson by 30 percent through Oct. 30. The garrison, in partnership with Balfour Beatty Communities who has oversight of Fort Carson [...]

Town hall connects leaders, Families

Story and photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — Senior leaders of 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fielded questions from Soldiers, Families and loved ones during the first “Raider” Brigade Facebook Town Hall, April 13. Questions ranged from rumors [...]

Warrior Games: Athlete defies odds

Story and photo by Sgt. William Smith 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office After doctors told her she’d never walk again, Spc. Elizabeth Wasil ditched her wheelchair and pushed herself into the swimming pool. “Seeing that is something I will never forget,” said Lisa Stratman, Wasil’s strength coach and World Class Athlete Program assistant coach. [...]

Soldier renders first aid following bombing

By Lt. Col. Steve Osterholzer 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) public affairs officer “I just took off toward the blast, climbing over fences and pushing through an official who tried to stop me. I knew I needed to help.” Sgt. 1st Class Chris Spielhagen sprinted into the blast area that seconds before had been ripped [...]

Blackjack Academy trains leaders

Story and photo by Spc. Robert J. Holland 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division Ninety Soldiers squeezed into the small battalion conference room, eyes focused on Command Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Rivera as he spoke to the group about being a leader in today’s Army. “You cut yourself short when [...]

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