Underwater egress training focuses on survival skills
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Pfc. Thomas Knight Hunter, UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief, Company C, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, practices breathing...
View ArticleTeam of one: Medical logistics — no easy task
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Spc. Daimon Silva, a medical logistics specialist assigned to Company C, 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, poses in front...
View ArticleSmall scale sustainment — Forward support companies ensure mission readiness
By Sgt. Elizabeth White 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Spc. Angel Martinez, a water treatment specialist, Dahlke West Forward Support Company, 704th...
View ArticleReadiness: Responsibility at all levels
By Master Sgt. Casey Nelsen 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office FORT CARSON, Colo. — Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, provides opening...
View ArticleRachel Lipsky Band visits deployed Soldiers
By Staff Sgt. Chris Perkey 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division JALALABAD, Afghanistan — The Rachel Lipsky Band performs for Soldiers at Tactical Base Fenty,...
View ArticleTraining helps hone combat skills
By Staff Sgt. Ange Desinor 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division FORT CARSON, Colo. — Spc. Ethan Shjandemaar, left, and Pfc. William Chisholm, both indirect fire...
View Article‘Nothing gold can stay’: Division leaders depart Mountain Post
By Staff Sgt. Leah Kilpatrick 14th Public Affairs Detachment FORT CARSON, Colo. — Brig. Gen. David M. Hodne, deputy commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, addresses the division...
View Article‘Raiders’ assume mission in Afghanistan
“The Raiders are fit, inspired, disciplined, trained and ready for the upcoming mission.” — Col. Monté Rone By Staff Sgt. Chris Perkey 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th...
View ArticleTrain to fight: Exercise increases unit confidence
By Staff Sgt. Ange Desinor 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division FORT CARSON, Colo. — Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade...
View ArticleSoldier earns spot in 1,000-pound club
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Sgt. Curtis Sua, an infantryman assigned to 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, secures weights on a barbell May 17, 2018, at a physical fitness center on...
View ArticleStay alert, stay alive — Quick reaction, training keeps Soldiers safe
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Command Sgt. Maj. Anton Hillig, senior enlisted leader for 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Train, Advise and Assist Command-South, talks to Soldiers...
View ArticleAsian-American, Pacific Islander observance: Carson Soldiers explore...
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — 1st Lt. Juvie Varela, platoon leader for Company A, 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, shares her Family’s history, during...
View ArticlePutting it in perspective: Deployed Soldiers honor Memorial Day
By Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Soldiers and leaders bow their heads during an opening prayer...
View ArticleSoldiers train on close-quarters marksmanship
By 1st Lt. Kareem Abiose Multinational Battle Group – East (KFOR) renaissance CAMP MARECHAL DE LATTRE DE TASSINGNY, Kosovo — Cpl. Jacob Mathes, team leader, and Sgt. Deion Horton both with 3rd...
View ArticleRock climbing builds teamwork for 3-61 CAV
“This was a wonderful way for the Soldiers of (3rd Sqdn., 61st Cav. Reg.) to enjoy a day in the woods and on the rock.” — 1st Lt. Chad Libby By 1st Lt. Kareem Abiose Multi-National Battle Group-East...
View ArticleLong-standing tradition continues
By 1st Lt. Terri Atwater 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division LOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan —Staff Sgt. Kenneth C. Barrett, cannon crewmember, left, and Lt. Col. Jason W. Atkinson,...
View ArticleNew Jersey senator puts boots on ground
LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Sen. Cory Booker, U.S. senator of New Jersey, greets members of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, at Tactical Base Gamberi in Afghanistan May...
View ArticleHistory repeats — Son follows father’s footsteps
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Pfc. Trenton Kreuger, an infantryman assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, serves in the same...
View ArticleGunline to gurney — Medics train to respond to mass casualties
“MASCAL training stresses these systems to the max by overloading a company and a battalion’s medical assets.” — Capt. Kyle Pernelli By 1st Lt. Dan Lee 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs...
View ArticleTesting unit readiness at moment’s notice
By 2nd Lt. Angie DiMattia 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division FORT CARSON, Colo. — A loadmaster from the 731st Airlift Squadron directs Humvee operators as...
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