PCS to Fort Carson, CO

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 06:12:54 -0500

After 16 months in Korea I'll be PCSing to Fort Carson, CO in July. I'm supposed to have a sponsor here soon, but I'm not relying on it. I would like to know from anyone who's been there from experience what to expect. I've heard there is plenty of outdoor activities and the place is beautiful. I'm projected to be going to 4CAB. I've never been in a Combat Aviation Brigade. Anything would be appreciated. Thank you in advance!!!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2015 6:26 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 06:26:09 -0500

Regarding sponsorship, make sure you fill out a sponsorship request form and include a way to get in contact with you in transit. Also, I have always reached out to my gaining unit (S1 shop) to establish contact.

I've never been stationed at Carson, but have been there on temp duty and vacations, beautiful place!

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 2 at 2015 8:42 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 20:42:29 -0500

I am at Carson. First and foremost, acclimatization to the altitude is going to be a temporary obstacle. Family or no family? Real estate is pretty pricey. Rentals go quick, maybe not so quick in the winter. Get a realtor. Zillow and similar apps are often day late And dollar short. Coming from overseas I would urge you to get and leverage a sponsor. Depending on your MOS and installation strength, you may get reassigned. Have all your pcs related paperwork and copies. The finance piece at in processing went well, trust but verify.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2015 11:50 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 11:50:40 -0500

Bro this is my second time at carson you could have asked me lol

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 4 at 2015 12:46 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 12:46:49 -0500

SGT Morataya,

All I can say is you will love Coloardo Spring.

V/r

1SG Haro

Response by Lt Col Fred Marheine, PMP made Feb 4 at 2015 7:41 PM

Lt Col Fred Marheine, PMP — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 19:41:35 -0500

I see in an earlier response you've already arrived and are getting settled. As a former USAF-type, I've got nothing to contribute as regards the post itself. Good Luck.

As regards the local area, I would suggest / encourage you to take advantage of inter-collegiate events at USAFA. Great environment for spectators even though the teams typically aren't very competitive with a few exceptions. Many units set up their own tailgating events for the home football games - last tour I was there, there were a dozen of us who never even went in to watch the games, but stayed in the lot and EN-joyed ourselves and the occasional adult beverage (responsibly of course).

Response by SSG Keith Cashion made Feb 13 at 2015 11:06 AM

SSG Keith Cashion — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:06:44 -0500

Let me do you the favor...fill out the DA 5434 (sections 1,2,4,&5) and submit it to the link below and to your S1. If my personnel in the Sponsor cell do not respond within two weeks...shoot me an email. I will make sure that 4th CAB makes contact with you. [login to see] .

mailto: [login to see]

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2015 2:30 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:30:01 -0400

I will be heading there shortly myself. My Son In-Law and daughter are there and they love it. There is plenty to do there that is for sure. It is a highly populated area with plenty of shopping and restuarants. As far as outdoors there is hunting, rock climbing, hiking and skiing just for a few. The area is beautiful.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 22 at 2015 2:01 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:01:20 -0400

I was stationed at Carson back in 2009. It was a FANTASTIC duty station. There are a few things I can help you out with.

1) Avoid Academy BLVD as much as you can. It is busy, torn up, and prone for accidents.
2) Plenty of great housing around, if your married/have dependents. If not, the barracks life isn't too bad, and BOSS is constantly having trips out to various places around.
3) Travel! There is a lot of outdoors things to do.
4) Avoid Trinidad (Sex Change capital out there).
5) There is a great Renaissance Festival not too far from the Springs. Look it up, you will have a blast.

If you have any other questions, feel free to message me. Enjoy Colorado, it is a truly great place to be stationed. I am a little jealous.