Arizona native builds confidence: Through loss, failure comes true grit
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Staff Sgt. Jake Fredette, a combat medic with 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, drags a simulated casualty...
View ArticleGrueling week pushes limits: Troops complete EIB testing overseas
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — Spc. Ryan Patel, an infantry Soldier with 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepares to throw a practice M67...
View Article75th anniversary: Soldiers support D-Day events in France
NORMANDY, France — 4th Infantry Division World War II Veteran Jack Port and Prime Minister of France Edouard Philippe, take a moment of silence in front of 4th Inf. Div. memorial on Utah Beach June 6,...
View ArticleKuwait rotation sees new leadership: Brigade changes command while deployed
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — Command Sgt. Maj. Brian D. Haydt, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepares to pass the brigade colors to outgoing commander Col. Michael J. Simmering one...
View ArticlePublic Health Activity — Fort Carson: Troops welcome new leadership
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Lt. Col. Gregory T. Reppas receives the colors to assume command of the Public Health Activity — Fort Carson during a change of command ceremony on Founders Field June 5, 2019....
View ArticleSupport companies hone combat skills: Testing capabilities at FTX
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Sgt. Trevor Daniels, medical evacuation NCO, Charlie Company, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, maneuvers through the unit’s...
View ArticleAssuming mantle: War Horse brigade changes leadership
By Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division FORT CARSON, Colo. — Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, reviewing officer and acting senior commander,...
View ArticleSoldier continues father’s legacy
“I knew my dad was doing well, but I didn’t grasp the Army as a whole. I really didn’t understand it. I wanted to get a feel for the Army.” — Kevin Vereen Jr. By Sgt. Sidnie Smith 14th Public Affairs...
View ArticleUnit bids farewell to outgoing leader — DIVARTY welcomes new commander
By Sgt. Daphney Black 14th Public Affairs Detachment FORT CARSON, Colo. — Brig. Gen. Joseph Ryan, acting senior commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, passes the Division Artillery’s colors...
View ArticleShooting into past: Retired Soldier shares history
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Retired Lt. Col. Nathan Watanabe stands with fellow World War II re-enactors during the Fort Carson Living History Day May 18, 2019, at Kit Carson Park, Fort Carson, Colo. (Photo...
View ArticleArmy Commendation Medal: Soldiers earn valor awards for actions
By Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division FORT CARSON, Colo. — Spc. Joseph Smith, a combat medic assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th...
View ArticleAnnual event draws more than 8,000; celebrates Western heritage
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Col. Geoffrey Kent, commander, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, helps a Fort Carson volunteer June 19, 2019, pull pancakes from the grill with Girls of the West at...
View ArticleMilitary World Games: 4ID Army officer selected as coach
“Last year we lost three games to the U.S. Navy and won the silver medal. This year we came together, played great and won the gold medal.” — Maj. Michael R. Meyers II By Sgt. James Geelen 4th...
View ArticleCarson celebrates diversity
FORT CARSON, Colo. — 1st Sgt. Melissa White with Bravo Company, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, serves as a guest speaker...
View ArticleBrigade change of command: 1SBCT welcomes new leadership
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, acting senior commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, Col. Ike Salle, incoming commander, and Col. Monté L. Rone, outgoing commander, 1st...
View ArticleCarson Soldiers train cadets at Fort Knox
FORT KNOX, Ky. — 4th Infantry Division Soldiers show the cadets with 4th Regiment Advanced Camp demonstrate how to correctly throw a hand grenade during training at Fort Knox, Ky., June 20, 2019....
View Article2019 IVY Week: Morale-building competition brings division together
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, complete an offensive play against their competitors with 759th...
View ArticleBlood, sweat, gloves: Soldier punches way to success
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Sgt. Larry Mays, a unit supply NCO with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, hits a...
View Article‘SHARP’ team makes progress
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Staff Sgt. Lakeisha Franklin, right, victim advocate, 4th Sustainment Brigade, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP), lifts weights with Spc. Brianna Jenkins,...
View ArticleNo fear of heights — Obstacles come with challenges
“The purpose of this course is to instill confidence within one’s equipment, which they set up, and within themselves.” — Sgt. Dylan Dalton By Megan Reynolds Cadet Summer Training Public Affairs...
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