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Fort Carson - The Mountain Post
Fort Carson, the Mountain Post, is an Army post located southwest of
Colorado Springs, between Interstate 25 and Highway 115. This post is
recognized as one of the world's premier locations to lead, train, and
maintain while preparing soldiers to win on the battlefield. This proud
team fosters personal and professional growth by providing a command
climate that attracts, develops, and retains quality people.Fort Carson is located on the south side of the City of Colorado
Springs, Colorado, in El Paso County. The installation stretches south
along Interstate 25 into Pueblo and Fremont counties. The cantonment
area of Fort Carson is located in the northern part of the
installation. Fort Carson houses the 4th Infantry Division (ID), 43 ASG, and 10 Special Forces
(SF). As a result, the Base has several vehicle maintenance facilities
for tanks and other tracked and wheeled vehicles. A complete tank
engine depot maintenance and dynamometer testing facility is also
located at Fort Carson. The Butts Army Air Field (AAF) is an active
runway and hangar facility used primarily by Army rotary-wing aircraft. | |
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