2IBCT deployment: Soldiers earn coveted 4ID combat patch
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — A Soldier with 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, receives his combat patch March 11, 2018, during a patching ceremony in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The 2nd...
View ArticleJunior chef claims culinary gold
By Scott Prater Mountaineer staff FORT CARSON, Colo. — The Fort Carson Culinary Team brought home 20 medals from the 43rd Annual Joint Culinary Training Exercise (JCTE) at Fort Lee, Virginia, March...
View ArticleAfghan New Year: TAAC-South Soldiers immerse in new culture
By Maj. Richard Barker 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Afghan contractors, who work closely with NATO coalition forces, serve food...
View ArticleTroops get crafty with cooking
By Staff Sgt. Scott J. Evans 4th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division FORT CARSON, Colo. — Sgt. William Jordan, food services sergeant with the 60th Ordnance Company, 68th...
View ArticleWEB EXCLUSIVE: SMA Dailey visits 1st SBCT
By Staff Sgt. Chris Perkey 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division FORT CARSON, Colo. — Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey holds a town hall meeting with Soldiers with 1st Stryker...
View ArticleOperation Freedom Sentinel — Troops provide security for NATO, civilians
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan —A Soldier with 30th Mountain Battalion “Carpathians’ Eagles” out of the Romanian Army, stands outside of a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, March 27, 2018, during a...
View ArticleBuilding confidence, resilience through combatives
By Staff Sgt. Leah Kilpatrick 14th Public Affairs Detachment FORT CARSON, Colo. — Spc. Jow Stanford brings opposing forces Spc. Alvin Johnson, 52nd Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team,...
View ArticleMedEvac: 10th SFG (A), 4th CAB practice lifesaving training
By Staff Sgt. Daniel Wyatt 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Public Affairs Office FORT CARSON, Colo. — Soldiers with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and 4th Combat Aviation Brigade practice...
View Article‘Red Warriors’ provide security through patrols
“If we can keep one IED or rocket from firing and potentially hurting a Soldier, it’s all worth it.” — Sgt. 1st Class Vicente Martinez By Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team...
View ArticleDeployment fair equips ‘Raiders’
“I think this is a good opportunity for spouses to see all the activities and resources available to them while their spouse is deployed.” — 1st Sgt. Matthew Olson By Staff Sgt. Chris Perkey 1st...
View ArticleUtah Guard gains 4ID patch, bolsters division staff
By Sgt. Anthony Bryant 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office FORT CARSON, Colo. — The 4th Infantry Division Commander Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, right, shakes the hand of Maj. Emmanuel O....
View ArticleWarfighter: Exercise sharpens readiness, lethality
By Sgt. Anthony Bryant 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office FORT CARSON, Colo. — Pfc. Michael A. Price, geospatial engineer, Division Artillery, 4th Infantry Division, stands guard at an M2...
View ArticleBe Respectful, live by the Golden Rule
By Col. Miles Brown Chief of staff, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Chief of Staff Col. Miles Brown FORT CARSON, Colo. — Here at Fort Carson we have tremendous schools, with incredibly talented...
View ArticleOperation Resolute Support: Actions earn Soldier Bronze Star
By 2nd Lt. Ryan Montgomery 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division FORT CARSON, Colo. — Sgt. Ricky Beckles, right, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team,...
View ArticleOperation Proper Exit: Wounded warrior, chaplain reunite after 6 years
By Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — As Staff Sgt. John M. Hosea was being evacuated from the aid station...
View Article‘Destroyers’ conduct CLS refresher in Kosovo
“I definitely feel like I’d be prepared to use this training if something were to happen.” — Sgt. Deion M. Horton By Sgt. Casey Hustin Multinational Battle Group — East (Kosovo Force) CAMP MARECHAL DE...
View ArticleSOS honors Gold Star spouses
“We can’t replace their loss, but we can do our very best to treat their spouses the way their fallen heroes would expect.” — James Kilpatrick By Nel Lampe Special to The Mountaineer FORT CARSON,...
View ArticleSimplifying sling load for Soldiers
“We’re doing inspections of the equipment that we have and how to properly sling load cargo, basically everything needed to have a successful day at sling load.” — Spc. John Owens By Spc. Elizabeth...
View ArticleSullivan Cup: Tank crew prepares for competition
By Staff Sgt. Ange Desinor 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division FORT BENNING, Georgia — Staff Sgt. Tim Meahl, right, tank commander, and Sgt. Eric Bailey, team...
View Article‘Manchus’ trek 25 miles, honor historic march
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Though the buckle’s design has changed several times over the years, the buckles given to Soldiers with the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment “Manchu’s”, 1st Stryker Brigade...
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