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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!!!
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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!
I've never been stationed at Carson, but have been there on temp duty and vacations, beautiful place!
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LTC Keith,
Thank you, I will do my 5434 as soon as I get my orders at the end of the month. I already contacted my new brigade and they are tracking me in the're incoming personnel. I'm looking forward to all the outdoor activities Fort Carson and the surrounding areas have. Thank you!
Thank you, I will do my 5434 as soon as I get my orders at the end of the month. I already contacted my new brigade and they are tracking me in the're incoming personnel. I'm looking forward to all the outdoor activities Fort Carson and the surrounding areas have. Thank you!
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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] .
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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.
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.
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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.
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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).
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).
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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.
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LTC Mackay,
Thank you for taking your time to reply to my post. I already contacted housing and got my name in the waiting list for housing in post. My wife prefers to stay on post so it's easier with our kids when they go to school. Thank you for the tips, I've heard the altitude is no joke. I think the best way to prepare for that change is to get acclimated and adapt to it. 4CAB is tracking me as inbound to them, but you are absolutely right, things can change once I get there. I will definitely have all my paperwork squared away so when I get there my transition is smooth. Thank you SIR, I appreciate your time.
Thank you for taking your time to reply to my post. I already contacted housing and got my name in the waiting list for housing in post. My wife prefers to stay on post so it's easier with our kids when they go to school. Thank you for the tips, I've heard the altitude is no joke. I think the best way to prepare for that change is to get acclimated and adapt to it. 4CAB is tracking me as inbound to them, but you are absolutely right, things can change once I get there. I will definitely have all my paperwork squared away so when I get there my transition is smooth. Thank you SIR, I appreciate your time.
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LTC Jason Mackay
Best remedy for the altitude is to stay in shape in transit. Curve will not be as steep.
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