By Catherine Ross Special to the Mountaineer In honor of the Month of the Military Child, April is packed full of activities and celebrations for Fort Carson children. “Military children make a sacrifice they don’t choose to make. They have to be away from their parents for a long time, from time to time, and [...]
Story and photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III spoke to Soldiers about many of the challenges the Army currently faces during a visit to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, March 25. The Army’s senior [...]
By Lt. Col. Steve Osterholzer 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Public Affairs Officer Members of the Fort Carson-based Special Forces Advanced Mountaineering Operations School recently conducted winter training that few Soldiers ever experience: ice climbing, an ascent of Longs Peak, snowmobiles and downhill skiing were all experiences unique to the unit’s Master Mountaineering Course. For [...]
Story and photo by Spc. Nathan Thome 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Alcohol, if abused, can contribute to the destruction of lives, careers and relationships for men, women and Families, regardless of whether they are military or civilian. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and throughout the month, the Fort Carson Army Substance Abuse Program staff [...]
Story and photo by Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division When Capt. Peter M. Matthews, commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, arrived, there were six Soldiers in the brigade and no system was in place for in-processing inbound personnel. This issue [...]
Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division Below freezing temperatures, long work hours and dedicated Soldiers defined a monthlong field exercise where 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, trained at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, Feb. 18 through March 20. “Warhorse” Soldiers, in preparation [...]
Story and photo by Sgt. Khori Johnson 43rd Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — A few weeks after arriving in Afghanistan, Soldiers of the 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, said farewell to their brothers in arms, the 593rd SB, during a transfer of authority ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, March [...]
By Sgt. Eric Glassey 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office As hundreds of Soldiers stood at attention during the 4th Infantry Division change of command ceremony March 14, Sgt. Shelly Anderson took her place atop a quarter horse. “It was pretty prestigious,” said Anderson, horseman, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard. “I [...]
By Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division TRINIDAD — Students in Trinidad had an opportunity to interact with Soldiers of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, when the troops visited their schools, March 4, 6 and 7. “Warhorse” Soldiers took time away from training at Piñon [...]
Story and photo by Spc. Nathan Thome 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Sgt. Maj. Matthew Boehme assumed responsibility of the 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) during a ceremony March 7 on Founders Field. Boehme replaces Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, who is retiring and moving with his Family to Arkansas. “Today we acknowledge [...]
