29-Oct-2013Source: Hispanic Business
The AH-64E is getting rave reviews from Fort Carson soldiers who are among the first troops to fly the latest version of the Apache attack helicopter. see full story... Read more
31-Jan-2013Source: The Republic
Fort Carson will be the home of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, which will have up to 2,700 soldiers and 113 helicopters. The unit is expected to be activated in April. (see full story)... Read more
20-Aug-2012Source: Hensel Phelps
Two press releases in a short space of time:- Hensel Phelps Construction Co. was awarded a $10.8 Million Design-Build contract with the US Army Corps of Engineers for the 13th Command Battalion – Air Traffic Control Tower / Airfield Operations Building, at Fort Carson Colorado. To address the military’s current energy security and sustainability needs,... Read more
29-Jun-2011Source: Colorado Springs Gazette
Some high-altitude Army helicopter training is to move to Fort Carson because of an additional environmental review required by Hawaii. (see article)... Read more
6-Feb-2011Source: Ventura County Star
The US Army announced Friday that Fort Carson is the preferred location for the 120-helicopter brigade and a final decision was expected within 30 days. This would add another 2,800 soldiers to the base, bringing its population to the highest level since World War II.... Read more
4-Dec-2010Source: Colorado Springs Independent
Resident seeking to know how many training flights a new 120-helicopter combat aviation brigade, if approved, would make over forest land to the west and plains to the east of Fort Carson. Army refused... Read more
13-Sep-2010Source: The Gazette
The Army has told Colorado congressional offices that Fort Carson is one of two finalists to house a 2,700-soldier aviation brigade. Fort Carson is competing with Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Wash.... Read more
