Tag: mountain post
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Fort Carson fire 80% contained with no reported growth
A fire that started Monday in a remote training area on Fort Carson is now 80% contained with no growth over the last day, officials said in a news release late Thursday afternoon. “Fort Carson firefighters faced winds that challenged a few spots but have been able to hold the fire,” officials said in the…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Hall of Fame baseball player, manager was once stationed at Fort Carson
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Hall of Fame baseball player, manager was once stationed at Fort Carson
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. Colorado Springs has been home…
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Army’s top commander visits Fort Carson
The Army’s top officer, Gen. James McConville, praised Fort Carson Wednesday after meeting with the post’s leaders on the Mountain Post. Before addressing the media, McConville — Army Chief of Staff — talked with soldiers of all ranks to hear about recent initiatives, while telling top leaders to stamp out sexual assault, sexual harassment, suicide,…
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Fort Carson opens new COVID-19 vaccination site
Fort Carson recently unveiled its latest weapon in the fight against COVID-19: an on-post vaccination site. The venue, located at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center, will be able to accommodate dozens of people while allowing for social distancing, said Maj. Gen. Matt McFarlane, Fort Carson’s commanding officer. “It’s a large enough facility that…