What do you think of Fort Carson, CO? Is it a decent duty station?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 23:13:49 -0400

I'm thinking about my next duty station I would like to go to, if I'm given a choice. I know they have a good athlete program.

Response by SGT Terrell Houston made Sep 27 at 2018 11:19 PM

SGT Terrell Houston — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 23:19:09 -0400

It’s a great duty station. I am currently here. A lot of activities to take part in.

Response by PVT Karl Goode made Sep 27 at 2018 11:27 PM

PVT Karl Goode — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 23:27:10 -0400

I haven't been on base in 13 years, but if you're interested in the surrounding community as well then it's a great place to be. There are 5 different bases in the area so the state in very military and veteran friendly. It is also absolutely beautiful here in Colorado and there is plenty of great things to do

Response by 1SG Timothy Trewin made Sep 28 at 2018 6:49 AM

1SG Timothy Trewin — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 06:49:26 -0400

It’s an excellent assignment. Granted 4ID deploys a lot but other than that it’s a beautiful assignment. Colorado Springs has plenty to do, especially if you are into the outdoors. The worst part about here is the cold winters and getting used to the higher elevation which will break you off until you acclimate.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Sep 28 at 2018 7:10 AM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:10:05 -0400

In my [limited] experience, army posts work in one of two ways: great units and a shitty post/surrounding area or shitty units and a great post/surrounding area. Carson falls into the second category.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2018 8:21 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 08:21:20 -0400

Best post I’ve been too

Response by SSG Fernando Caballero made Sep 28 at 2018 11:33 AM

SSG Fernando Caballero — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:33:24 -0400

Depends what duty station you’re coming from. I went from being light infantry in Hawaii to being in a Mech Unit at Carson and I hated the way the Mech world did stuff. Colorado Springs is great. Lots of things to do and Denver isn’t to far away

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 28 at 2018 12:07 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:07:30 -0400

Well I saw it being mentioned. But from what I have heard. 4ID units are the worst, everyone I’ve talk to seems to hate their unit, or leadership. The EOD unit is supposedly super chill and awesome. Group is really relaxed A lot of opportunities to advance your career here at Group. The installation itself is very clean and beautiful. Housing, I’ve heard nothing but horror stories about a certain part of the housing buildings, good housing seems to be hard to come by on post. Post traffic isn’t bad. You can drive from one side of post to the other in about 10 minutes. Colorado as a state is amazing. Beautiful scenery, lots of thing to do, mainly hiking and biking. The drivers here are FUCKING TERRIBLE I seem to pass at least one accidentally on my way to or from work every day. EVERY DAY. It’s ridiculous. It’s partly the big military presence everyone is from everywhere with different driving styles and partly all the pot head who move to Colorado just to smoke legally. The population is definitely growing each year. My biggest complaint really is the drivers, I can’t drive anywhere with out seeing an accident getting cutoff or almost rear ended or seeing some dumbass private in 40k Subaru zipping down the roads full of snow.

Response by SSG Clayton Blackwell made Sep 29 at 2018 3:05 AM

SSG Clayton Blackwell — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 03:05:03 -0400

All depends on what you are looking for. I was stationed here from 93-95 and it was my favorite base both from my units and from the area. I liked the area enough that I came back to live here when I got out in 98. The base has only grown and had new stuff built since then, but can't tell you anything about the units these days. As a military brat, and soldier I have lived all over the world, and now as a cop they are right about the drivers, worse drivers I have every experienced live in Colorado Springs, but otherwise it's great.

Response by SSG Brian L. made Sep 29 at 2018 8:23 AM

SSG Brian L. — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:23:49 -0400

Rude people.... the whole base is oversold... but if you want to go there to get into shape... do it. If you can train hard there you can train hard anywhere.

Response by COL Brad Welch made Sep 29 at 2018 8:37 AM

COL Brad Welch — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 08:37:54 -0400

It was, back in the day, referred to as part of the Golden Triangle (FT Carson, CO, FT Lewis, WA, and FT Ord, CA). FT Ord no longer exists. Soldiers used to fight hard for one of those assignments. I got lucky and my battalion moved from FT Sill to FT Carson where I stayed for 3 years. Great post!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2018 10:53 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 10:53:07 -0400

My little brother was stationed there. He absolutely loved the base and hated the unit.
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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 29 at 2018 7:31 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 19:31:55 -0400

A lot to do, but don’t expect to have anytime to do anything

Response by SSG Michael Hale made Sep 29 at 2018 9:31 PM

SSG Michael Hale — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 21:31:42 -0400

Yes I loved Ft Carson and there was plenty to do for the family in Colorado

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Sep 29 at 2018 9:34 PM

SSgt Jim Gilmore — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 21:34:56 -0400

The two best bases in the world are the one you are leaving and the one you are going to.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2018 9:49 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:49:14 -0400

It’s a great area but don’t set your standards high for the units. There’s a lot to do all the time and it’s beautiful. Oh terrible hail too.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2018 10:08 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 22:08:39 -0400

I wouldn’t do it, I just left there and I hated the bde and unit I was in.

Response by 1SG Frank Boynton made Oct 3 at 2018 4:44 AM

1SG Frank Boynton — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 04:44:49 -0400

Not only did I live in Security - 5 miles from the back gate since 1965, my first permanent duty assignment was Ft Carson. I will only say this about the place, if you're from the south, take time to learn to drive on ice and snow.

Response by SPC David Dougherty made Oct 5 at 2018 8:26 PM

SPC David Dougherty — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 20:26:18 -0400

Lots to do at Carson. Get acclimated to the altitude, it is just at 6000 ft above sea level.

Response by SSG Michael Langley made Oct 25 at 2018 3:13 AM

SSG Michael Langley — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 03:13:01 -0400

36 months at Ft. Carson, spent 20 of them deployed. Every time I returned I wondered who stole the oxygen... Other than that, was a good place for me and my family.

Response by SPC Andrew K. made Oct 28 at 2018 11:27 AM

SPC Andrew K. — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 11:27:16 -0400

Did my last 2 there and it was excellent in the 80’s. Excellent people and climbing. Just be careful going near the Academy. They’re not officers yet so they don’t have the full intelligence but are great people.

Response by SGT Audie Blackwell made Dec 28 at 2018 2:37 PM

SGT Audie Blackwell — Fri, 28 Dec 2018 14:37:59 -0500

I loved it. It was my final duty station. Had a great time there.

Response by SGT Herbert Bollum made Apr 22 at 2020 2:16 PM

SGT Herbert Bollum — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:16:04 -0400

I was born and raised in CO, and when I enlisted I picked station of choice Ft. Carson. I went to basic in Ft. Jackson and was able to run and pass kids 10 years younger than myself first day (Iwas 29 when I joined). I loved Ft. Carson and after being sent to Korea the next year I re-enlisted for station of choice Ft. Carson. Second time was not quite as good I was now E-5 and things had changed even though I got assigned to the same unit. I spent most of my time down range as we were TAB 1/29 FA. I would still go back if given the chance again.