Tell me about Fort Carson and Evans Army Medical Center friends!

SGT(P) Crystal Marie France — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 21:51:03 -0400

Response by SSG Leonard Johnson made Sep 5 at 2015 10:05 PM

SSG Leonard Johnson — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 22:05:43 -0400

I think it's okay, not the best definitely not the worst. If you need medical attention a lot of times they will send you out to civilian doctors in Colorado Springs. The hospital was built in 85 if I recall right. And they're always adding on. Getting prescription drugs though sometimes it can be a long wait though

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2015 10:07 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 22:07:23 -0400

Fort Carson is the most amazing place you could imagine being stationed. I don't know much about EACH, but have been there a few times and it's gorgeous.

I don't think I know a single person who didn't like Carson. Absolute greatest station in have had to date!

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2015 10:08 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 22:08:31 -0400

Great assignment but alot of field time if you are not assigned to the hospital.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2015 10:25 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 22:25:06 -0400

Consider it gold! I would love to go back. If I could and I might I would retire there. If you like the outdoors then your in heaven. If you like night life then your in heaven. Your about 50 mins from Denver. Best place to be. If you hate your job, which I doubt you do, going off post is more of a college town then anything else. Doesn't have that huge Army feeling

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 6 at 2015 12:18 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 00:18:38 -0400

One of the best kept secrets in the Army, but holy cow it gets cold. Halloween costumes are worn outside of puffy jackets and kids give up after 10 houses. Evans was home to my 2 boys and they had a great doctor. Both were complex cases and they got great care. It is nice having the Air Force Academy there as well. Between the two places, we never required an outside consult. Of course it was much better there when the OH-58D's were stationed there with 3rd ACR. Lots of natural beauty. Just stay away from Cripple Creek. My ex spent all our savings gambling there for her contribution of OIF I.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2015 9:03 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 09:03:59 -0400

I've spent six years here, the only reason I'm leaving is because I didn't want to ETS. Fort Carson is absolutely great, if you're a runner you will love it, if you hike you'll love it. There's a lot of outdoors activities to do in the surrounding area. Downtown nightlife is solid and the ski slopes are just a few hours away. Evans is solid, I've had a procedure there and two of my children were born there. My wife and I both enjoyed the staff and the dining facility there is one of if not the best on Carson. Gate 20 gets destroyed with traffic, don't use it. Check out the river walk in pueblo, best sloppers in Colorado! 16th street in Denver is great for bar hopping! Tejon st in the springs is where you go to party close by. Make sure that you run a lot before you get here or else you will lose your breathe walking up the stairs. Anything else, just ask.

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Sep 6 at 2015 3:29 PM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Sun, 06 Sep 2015 15:29:24 -0400

SGT(P) Crystal Marie France I've not been stationed there, but I lived very close to Fort Carson, CO in Castle Rock, CO and there are a lot of cool things to do in Colorado Springs and the surroudning area. I used Carson for the PX, etc. and it seemed to be a really nice post. I think you'll enjoy it there.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2015 3:59 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 03:59:33 -0400

If you are coming from Bragg, you will fail your first PT test if you don't get out and run. Altitude will kill you. Other than that, the best place to eat is right next door where the roofs are green.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2015 3:21 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 15:21:03 -0400

Worked at the hospital, great place at least for me. Lost of stuff to do off post. Post is decent sized, has a few gyms, outside pool running/ biking trails. You will need to get out and run to get used to the altitude no joke. I recommend the trail that goes around the golf course/ driving range. Drivers suck in co springs and surrounding areas. I definitely don't miss that crap. But it's beautiful there. Running the garden of the gods trails are pretty great too. Pikes peak is worth a drive up the mountain, and even venturing up to Denver was worth it. I'd go back to Carson in a heartbeat. Evans was great.

Response by SFC Victoria Shadley aka Wigand aka Ogboo made Sep 7 at 2015 9:44 PM

SFC Victoria Shadley aka Wigand aka Ogboo — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 21:44:54 -0400

I was stationed there from 1995-1998. I am sure a lot has changed since then. They were building a lot of new housing when I was there. I worked at the Hospital and the people I worked with were great. My family and I received great health care and not just because I was one of the staff. The post is beautiful and they have a great R&R program. Outdoor Rec has great facilities to use. The only drawback I saw when I was there is that it was so dang expensive but since then the Army has made changes to combat the expenses.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2015 11:57 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:57:33 -0400

I spent 6 years there! I plan on retiring there is how much I liked it. Make sure you make time to get out in the community and you will enjoy it. Best of luck to you!

Response by SPC Michael Brown made Sep 17 at 2015 6:14 AM

SPC Michael Brown — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 06:14:13 -0400

Great base, especially if you have family. Beautiful place to live, and play. Hospital is nice and updated at least it was when I was there in 2000-2002. They were adding a lot of on post housing when I left but off post has several great neighborhoods as well

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2015 10:08 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:08:07 -0400

Got to say that this post is the best worst secrets in the army. Meaning that the area Colorado Springs and Denver area are great, I have met some of my best friends here. training is brutal depending on where you go. hardest working group of soldiers I have been with. run run run, drink water drink water. just the nature of the beast. moral is down a bit due to training schedule and last min hey you tasking but then again all depends on where you go. stay flexible and you will be ok, also Carson likes to hold on to people forever and bring them back. I will be here 5 yrs before I pcs, and my plt sgt was here when I first got here then pcs to HI and 4 years later is back at Carson same company same BN. good luck hope this helps

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 9:00 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 09:00:28 -0500

Are out already t fort carson

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2016 5:11 PM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 Jan 2016 17:11:18 -0500

Carson is great if you like the out doors, it does get cold and last year they had reverse schedule for pt which is good and bad. PT time 06:30-0800. I'm at GTMO but head back this year only spent a year away.