A-to-Z Index

AAFES

Convenience store/fast food

AAFES

Within the PX: Armed Forces Bank, GNC, barber shop, beauty shop, flower shop, Optical Center/Optometry shop, Sprint PCS, Military gift shop, Patriot Outfitters, T-Mobile/Verizon, Embroidery Shop, Candy Shoppe, Game Stop. Food court 719.576.5661: Burger King Express, Anthony’s Pizza, Charley’s Steakery, Taco John’s, Subway, Starbucks.

Academic Performance Training - Ready and Resilient (R2) Training Center - Formerly Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Training Center

Academic Performance Training (APT) includes skills that help optimize classroom performance and maximize academic results. The R2 Training Center customized training options include planning and prioritizing time, the Study Power Hour, memory and recall improvement, effective note taking, reading efficiency, effective study partnerships, and combating test anxiety.

ACE

The Ace (Peer) Suicide Intervention training teaches how to recognize suicidal behavior and the warning signs that accompany it .

ACS Marketing Program

The Community Information and Referral Program provides information on available resources and services for Department of Defense identification (ID) card holders. This program links together local, state and federal recourses.

Adventure Programs and Education

Broad range of trips and instructional courses for everyone. Customized trips, from canoeing to rafting to skiing. Call for program details. Whitewater Rafting, Kayak Instruction, Climbing Wall, Mountain Biking, Hiking and much more! Please call or visit our web site for more information.

Air Quality Index

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a tool to communicate the status of local air quality to the public—the Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI is derived from real-time air pollution measurements taken at monitoring stations throughout the United States. The AQI has three components: a color, a score and a health message recommending protective action based on the level of air pollution.

Annual Check for Fire Extinguishers

Inspect extinguishers for annual tag. Does not include extinguisher servicing.

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual drinking water quality report prepared by an organization that provides drinking water through a community water system. The US EPA requires that water purveyors for community water systems provide a CCR to their customers by July 1st every year. Information contained in the CCR includes the source of drinking water, applicable water quality requirements, and water system monitoring results for the previous year.

Arbys

Fast Food

Army Community Service (ACS)

Army Community Service (ACS) invites active duty military, their Families, retirees and Department of the Army civilians into a world of Education, Opportunity and Discovery. ACS offers services which promote Self-reliance, Resiliency and Stability during war and peace. Its programs and classes are designed to fit a the diverse and mobile community. ACS offers various classes from financial to parenting.

Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)

The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) identifies and recommends solutions to Soldier and Family generated issues that affect the quality of life of the total Army family. An annual conference is held at Fort Carson each fall. Members of the community become involved in the AFAP Conference by serving as delegates, volunteer facilitators, recorders and administrative assistants.

Army Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Training (P3T) EDUCATION

Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Training (P3T) education provides training for enhanced knowledge, skills, and resources to assist Soldiers during pregnancy and postpartum, and prepare Soldiers for delivery, recovery, and parenting.

Army Pregnancy Postpartum Physical Training (P3T) EXERCISE SESSIONS

Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Training (P3T) exercise sessions assist Soldiers in maintaining optimal fitness during pregnancy and improving readiness postpartum, to return a fit Soldier back to unit PRT after maternity leave and the postpartum period.

Army Volunteer Corps

The Fort Carson Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) can connect you with various volunteer opportunities throughout the installation and community. Volunteering allows you to meet new people in interesting and varied settings, and enables you to grow personally while gaining a sense of accomplishment. Army Community Service has a place for you to contribute to the community, learn new skills, meet others, make new friends and plan your future career path. Volunteer opportunities are varied and can meet diverse interests such as administrative, teaching classes, serving as community mayors, sewing baby bundles, serving as victim advocates or consumer advocates, welcoming new families and helping others find employment. For more information, call (719) 526-4590 or 526-1082.

Army Wellness Center

Army Wellness Centers provide integrated and standardized primary prevention programs and services that promote enhanced and sustained healthy lifestyles to improve the overall well-being of soldiers and family members. To determine resting metabolic rate through testing. To increase awareness of Body Mass Index (BMI) - Weight Management & Nutrition. To help beneficiaries develop fitness program or enhance current fitness program - Men's Health, Women's Health, Weight Management, & Nutrition. To provide information on programs and services that are offered to Active Duty and family members, retirees and civilian employees. To help beneficiaries identify, manage and offer treatment options as well as raise awareness of the risk of high cholesterol and long term effects. StressMgmt Education/Techniques, BioFeedback, and Good Sleep Hygiene. Also, assists with the following: Bodpod Fitness Weight loss Wellness Exercise Body fat Weight Lifting Personal Training

ASIST

Practice a suicide intervention model. To help caregivers recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide.

Assessment and therapy

Couples therapy, family therapy and 4 weeks to a better marriage group.

Autocraft Center

5 Lube Bays, 5 Engine Overhaul Bays, 4 Auto Body Repair Bays, 3 Tire Bays, 2 Paint Booths, 2 Muffler Bays, Paint Mixing Station, 1 Parts Cleaning Bays, 9 General Repair Bays, 2 Motorcycle Lifts, Machine Shop, Central Tool Issuing Room, Diagnostics / Air Conditioning, Automotive Supplies, Vehicle Resale Lot, Car Wash

Banking

Banking Services

Beneficiary counseling assistance coordinators

Counseling information.

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers

A dynamic Department of the Army program that single Soldiers can participate in to enhance their Quality of Life, contribute to their community through Community Service activities, and assist in the planning and execution of their own Recreation and Leisure events.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

To determine resting metabolic rate through testing. To increase awareness of Body Mass Index (BMI).

Bowling

Fort Carson’s Thunder Alley boasts 36 fully-upgraded lanes equipped with automated scoring boards, automatic pin setters and “bumper rails” for the smaller players. A Pro-Shop and Strike Zone Snack Bar are located inside the bowling center to provide a one- stop fun environment for the customers. Click on our Special Programs link to see fun activities every day of the week!

Brake Classes

Brakes will wear out eventually, but there are ways to make them last as long as possible. That's a good thing, since brake jobs are among the more costly of basic maintenance services, due mostly to labor involved. Keeping brakes in good shape is worth it.

Burger King

Fast Food

Car Care Classes

The object of a car care class is to restore the body and paint to look it's best after months of driving in types of weather.

Case management for soldiers with symptoms related to TBI

Care coordination for SM with multidisciplinary care needs

Catholic Services at Soldiers' Memorial Chapel

Child and Family Assistance Center (CAFAC)

The Child and Family Assistance Center provides easily accessible behavioral health counseling to children and adolescents of Active Duty Service Members and their Families.

Child and Youth Development

Child Care, Hourly Care, Full-day and part-day care, Respite Care, Before and After School Services, Summer Camps, Instructional Programs, Sports and Fitness, School Support, and Outreach Services. .

Child Care- Central Registration

Child and Youth Services - Central Registration Central Registration will enroll your family and provide you information about all of your child and youth needs.

Child Development Centers

Installation-based child development centers; registration information.

Chiropractic Clinic

The Chiropractic Clinic delivers a full range of spinal health care services to active duty service members ONLY. The clinic consists of two doctors and two technicians. Our goal is to maximize the health of our active duty service members.

Claim Information

Provide claims information; receive and process notice of loss and damage forms (DD Forms 1840R); receive and process claims from Soldiers and civilian employees for loss or damage to their personal property incident to their service; review and take action on claimant's requests for reconsideration.

Colorado Inn

Our facility consists of 180 guest rooms, more than half of these were recently re-carpeted and completely remodeled. Our Visiting Officers' Quarters also provide the discerning traveler additional personalized amenities with uniquely spacious accommodations. We offer high- speed internet access in all guest rooms and a complimentary Continental Breakfast served from 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at the Elkhorn Conference Center.

Community Relations

Coordinates with Fort Carson units and organizations to conduct tours and reunions for veterans and retirees, community members and leaders. Does outreach with the local community and maintains positive relations with local community.

Counseling

Learn how to cope with the loss of a child.

Couple's Counseling

Provided by Family Life Chaplain and by your unit Chaplain

Crisis Intervention and Management

Provided by your unit Chaplain

CYS Operations

Full day care, hourly care, part and full-day preschool and part and full-day Pre-Kindergarten programs: With five Child Development Centers we are able to provide child care for single and dual working parents full time, hourly care for volunteers, appointments, intermittent needs and respite care, full and part-day preschool sessions and part and full-day Pre-Kindergarten programs.

Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center

Hospital/Medical Treatment Facilities Information and Referrals Mental Health Counseling Service Organization

Dental Assistant Training Program and Medical Assistant Training Program (An Introduction to the Medical Field)

These programs are made possible for military sponsored ID card holders over 18 years of age through a partnership with the American Red Cross, DENTAC and Evans Army Community Hospital. Programs are subject to military personnel’s availability to teach. Dental assistants aid the dental operator provide more efficient dental treatment. This program provides each student with quality assistant training through classroom study and hands on learning within a dental clinic. Medical assistants are part of the administrative aspect of healthcare who perform administrative and clinical tasks to support the work of medical doctors and other health professionals. During the training, students will learn basic skills for working in an out-patient clinical environment. There is an application process for each of these programs.

Dental/Oral Care

Six Dental Clinics with one mission - Quality Dental Care! Provide Warrior-focused oral health with an exceptional team of professionals; dedicated to excellence and unified in service.

Department of Surgery Clinics

In general, services in the Department of Surgery Clinics are by Primary Care Manager (PCM) referral. Some of the services available are: bariatric surgery, colon cancer screenings, vasectomies, chiropractic and acupuncture services for active duty, management of the back classes, routine eye exams. In addition to services generally available in a MEDDAC, the Department of Surgery also offers LASIK/PRK surgery for active duty, a women's' breast clinic, pain services for active duty, total joint replacement.

Disaster Relief Assistance

When a disaster occurs, residence are eligible to apply for disaster relief assistance from the Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross. Call the Pikes Peak Chapter at 719-632-3563 (24/7). Disaster relief assistance is always provided as an outright grant.

Drug Disposal

Most unused and unneeded pharmaceuticals can be disposed in special drop boxes located at the pharmacy. This removes potentially harmful medications from the home and provides environmentally safe disposal. Contact the Pharmacy for any special concerns.

Elkhorn Catering and Conference Center

Elkhorn Catering and Conference Center Full Service Catering and Meeting Services for a minimum of 20 to a maximum of 450 guests, Wedding Receptions, Change of Commands, Meetings, Conferences, Reunions, Holiday Parties, Continental breakfast and more. Complimentary amenities for meetings and conferences: coffee and water, fax and copier, and audiovisual use.

Ellis Outdoor Pool

The pool is SEASONAL. The Outdoor Pool has a snack bar, 1 and 3 meter diving board, 1 kid friendly slide, 2 baby pools, and is also available for pool parties.

Embedded Behavioral Health - Team 1 (1SBCT)

Provide soldiers with behavior health support, within the area of operations of their battalions. The ability for soldiers to access care in such an immediate manner serves as a proactive way to identify any concerns as soon as possible. For 1SBCT Soldiers.

Embedded Behavioral Health - Team 2 (2IBCT)

Provide soldiers with behavior health support, within the area of operations of their battalions. The ability for soldiers to access care in such an immediate manner serves as a proactive way to identify any concerns as soon as possible. For 2IBCT Soldiers.

Embedded Behavioral Health Team - Aviation (4CAB)

Provide soldiers with behavior health support, within the area of operations of their battalions. The ability for soldiers to access care in such an immediate manner serves as a proactive way to identify any concerns as soon as possible. For 4CAB Soldiers

Embedded Behavioral Health Team 10 (10 SFG)

Provide soldiers with behavior health support, within the area of operations of their battalions. The ability for soldiers to access care in such an immediate manner serves as a proactive way to identify any concerns as soon as possible. For 10th SFG Soldiers.

Embedded Behavioral Health Team 3 (3ABCT)

Provide soldiers with behavior health support, within the area of operations of their battalions. The ability for soldiers to access care in such an immediate manner serves as a proactive way to identify any concerns as soon as possible. For 3ABCT Soldiers.

Embedded Behavioral Health Team 5 (4SB/HHBn/4EN/759MP/10CSH/71EOD

Provide soldiers with behavior health support, within the area of operations of their battalions. The ability for soldiers to access care in such an immediate manner serves as a proactive way to identify any concerns as soon as possible.

Emergency Communication Messages

In the event of a family emergency, contact the Red Cross immediately. The purpose of Red Cross communications is to provide service members and their commands with complete, accurate, and verified information describing the circumstances of a family emergency. Please have the service member’s name, rank, Social Security Number, and military unit address. To start or check on the status of a Red Cross message, call 719-526-2311 or 719-526-7144 during normal duty hours (Monday - Friday, 0800 to 1630) or call 1-877-272-7337 (24/7)

Emergency Financial Assistance

Army Emergency Relief (AER) provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers (active and retired), and their dependents, when there is an established need. Assistance is available for food, rent, utilities, emergency travel, vehicle repair and funeral expenses. AER also gives undergraduate level education scholarships, based primarily on financial need, to children of active duty and retired Soldiers. AER cannot help pay for nonessential items; finance ordinary leave or vacation; pay fines or legal expenses; help liquidate or consolidate debt; assist with home purchases or improvements; help purchase, rent or lease vehicles; cover bad checks or pay credit card debt. If a Soldier is on active duty, they are encouraged to go through their unit Command Financial Noncommissioned Officer (CFNCO). If you are unsure who your CFNCO is, call (719) 526-4590. For emergencies that occur during after duty hours, call the American Red Cross at (877) 272-7337 or call the AER emergency cell phon

Emergency Financial Assistance for WTU

Emergency financial assistance for items such as food, rent, utilities, etc. SFAC exclusively serves Warriors in Transition Battalion.

Emergency Response

On Call Duty Chaplain and your unit Chaplain

Emergency Services

Respond to fire and emergency calls.

Emergency Services - Fire Education

Fire Education

Employee Assistance Program

The program offers short-term screening, intervention and referral services, crisis intervention, worksite intervention, consultation services, a wide variety of trainings, and reintegration assistance. •The EAP is a professional service that provides assistance with adult living problems, counseling, resource identification, referral, and follow-up services. •The EAP assists employees, supervisors, and managers with issues related to productivity, morale, motivation, communication, conflict, and mediation. •The EAP provides consultation services, prevention education and training, worksite interventions and assists with such issues as grief and loss, the drugfree workplace, workplace violence, and suicide. •The EAP is the point-of-contact for Hospital’s Impaired Health-Care Personnel Program and assists with screening, referral to treatment, and return to duty. •The EAP provides continuing education and training to health care providers. The program offers CME, CNE, and NADAAC, for addication professionals, CEU's.

Environmental Compliance Assessment Team (ECAT)

The DPW Environmental Division ECAT mission is to provide support to units, garrison directorates and tenants with needs as they relate to environmental compliance and management. The ECAT conducts assessments of all facilities in concert with unit Environmental Protection Officers in order to protect the Installation from unnecessary fines and environmental violations by assessing facilities on an annual, biannual, quarterly and monthly basis.

Environmental Program

The DPW Environmental Division manages the Asbestos, Lead and Toxics Program. There are asbestos-containing building materials throughout most of the older buildings on Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site. Additionally, some facilities may have lead-based paint, radon and polychlorinated biphenyls. The DPW protects the environment while ensuring that there are no exposures to Soldiers or civilians.

Environmental Services

DPW Environmental Division promotes a healthy urban and down range forest community through an integrated management approach. The program focuses on ensuring that Fort Carson is sustaining the urban forest by maintaining the trees within the Cantonment Area. Additionally, Fort Carson manages the down range forest resource for ecosystem health and function. Effective forest management supports the military training mission by improving visibility, maneuver and concealment.

Events and Education

Educational opportunities for Family Members, especially deployment-focused training.

Events and Entertainment

Community events coordinators

Exceptional Family Member Program

The Exceptional Member Program (EFMP), working in concert with other military and civilian agencies, is designed to provide a comprehensive, coordinated, multiagency approach for community support, housing, medical, educational, and personnel services to families with special needs. An Exceptional Family Member (EFM) is a Family member, regardless of age, with any physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disorder that requires special treatment, therapy, education, training, or counseling.

Facility Engineering Requests

Work orders are processed through customer service representatives at the DPW Business Operations and Integration Division, Customer Service Branch. Work Orders, or Facilities Engineering Work Requests (DA Form 4283), are typically for maintenance and repair projects over the limits of a service order or for any new construction requirements.

Family Advocacy Program/Social Work Services

Provides the clinical component for reports of child, spouse and family violence and neglect. Treatment options include: individual therapy, court ordered offender groups, abuse intervention groups.

Family Child Care

Full day care, hourly care, part-day care, overnight and extended stay options for single and dual military soldier parents: Provides a full range of child care options in a family home setting, both on and off post.

Family Issues Support Services

Provided by all Chaplains, Family Life Chaplain and Chapel Programs

Family Member Newcomer Orientation

The Family Connection is a place for families to gather information on Fort Carson and the Colorado Springs community, to meet new friends, to borrow household items from the ACS loan closet and to find out how to make the most of the Mountain Post. The Family Connection maintains a family-friendly facility for Soldiers and Family Members. It is designed specifically for transitioning Families.

Family Readiness Group (FRG)

The Family Readiness Group (FRG) is an officially command-sponsored organization of family members, volunteers, and Soldiers belonging to a unit, that together provide an avenue of mutual support and assistance, and a network of communications among the family members, the chain of command, and community resources. FRG's help create a climate of mutual support within the unit and community. The basic FRG goal is to supporting the military mission through provision of support, outreach, and information to family members. FRG's are an integral part in Soldier and Family readiness process.

Family Readiness Training

Mobilization and Deployment Readiness assistance is provided for active duty, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers and their families. The Family Readiness Program assists units and their families in preparing for deployment. Operation READY predeployment briefings are scheduled through individual units. Family Readiness Group (FRG) Leader and Rear Detachment training are conducted on a regularly scheduled basis. Training ensures that leadership is prepared for the challenges that may arise due to mobilization and deployments. Family Assistance Information forms are available to Reserve and National Guard Soldiers during the Soldier Readiness Program process. Information such as family members, spouse, next-of-kin, special needs, medical problems, identification card and pay options are collected. Forms are mailed to the Family Member’s closest military installation and are used to facilitate assistance while the Soldier is deployed.

Financial Counseling

This program assists Soldiers and their families to live within their means and invest for the future. Army Emergency Relief (AER) provides emergency loans to Soldiers in crisis. Assisting Soldiers and their families to live within their means and invest for the future includes mandatory first term Soldiers training, establishing budgets, working with creditors, providing tax/investment consumer information, filing consumer complaints, providing information on local consumer laws and teaching financial management skills.

Financial Readiness Program

Army Emergency Relief (AER), Brown Bag Luncheon (managing debt, Thrift Savings Plan and used car buying), budget counseling, car buying workshop, CARFAX reports, checkbook management, Christmas Unlimited, command financial NCO (CFNCO) program, commodities, Community Partner Programs, consumer affairs, credit counseling, debt management, Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA),financial counselors, First Term Soldiers Briefing, food stamps , Headstart, investment /financial planning , LEAP ( Low Assistance Program ), Money Trouble Solutions (topics vary ), Operation Back to School , predatory lenders, program screenings , WIC ( Women, Infants and Children )

Fire Extinguisher Use Classes

Train personnel on the proper use of fire extinguishers.

Fire Marshal's Class

Facility Fire Marshal Training of Responsibilities to provide facility fire marshal's with the proper training of fire safety practices.

Fitness Testing Lab

To help beneficiaries develop fitness program or enhance current fitness program

Flu Shot Information Line

Flu vaccines are provided at no cost to beneficiaries by a TRICARE-authorized provider or by a network pharmacy participating in the vaccination program.

Force Health Protection- Preventive Medicine

Classes on health threats and preventive measures to prevent illness are provided. This satisfies predeployment requirements.

Fort Carson Family Housing

On-Post Army Family Housing on Fort Carson is owned and operated by Balfour Beatty Communities (BBC), Inc., located in the Joel Hefley Community Center. For information on applying for on-Post housing, contact the BBC Management Office. Detailed information about Fort Carson Family Housing is also available at the BBC website.

Fort Carson Mayor Program

The Fort Carson Mayoral Program was established to enhance the quality of life for residents of the installation. Each village has an elected/appointed Mayor and Deputy Mayor which act as community liaison, representing the village and residents. They promote self-sufficiency for military families, showing the community “how to” rather than “to do for”.

Furnishings

The DPW Master Planning Division Furnishings Warehouse is responsible for the issuing new furniture the turn-in of unserviceable furniture for permanent units and directorates on Fort Carson.

Garcia Physical Fitness Center

Regulation-size collegiate basketball court, two racquetball courts, a cardiovascular room, and strength room with new Hammer Strength and Nautilus equipment - as well as dumbbells and an abdominal area, new treadmills, elliptical, summit trainers, step mill, recumbent, and upright bikes, Cardio Theatre is provided on cardio equipment for personal enjoyment on five different televisions, Yoga, Motion For Moms (A low-impact exercise class for pregnant and postpartum women) and Pilates class available with Yoga and The Fitlinxx program

Golf

Cheynne Shadows Golf Course, 18 Hole Championship Course, Driving Range, a Children's Course "The Coyote Run", Pro-Shop and Mulligan's Grill

Grant Library

Research /information services, Computer lab, wireless internet access, conference room, private study room, hundreds of DVD's-CD'S-audio books, online catalog, book reservation and renewal, research databases, day and evening story times, Summer and Winter Reading programs

Grief Counseling

Provided by your unit Chaplain

Groceries

Providing groceries to the military community at a 30 savings. Approximately $3000 savings annually for a family of four.

Hazardous Waste Storage Facility

The DPW Environmental Division manages a Hazardous Waste Storage Facility, Bldg. 9246, which handles hazardous waste for units and activities on the Installation.

Health and Wellness

To provide information on programs and services that are offered to Active Duty and family members, retirees and civilian employees

Healthy Newborns and Moms

Instructor discusses common characteristics of newborns and what to expect as a new mom. Location: Cochrane Hall, 2nd floor Evans ACH.

Hearing conservation classes

Board certified audiologists and audiology technicians provide training in the prevention of noise induced hearing loss to individuals and groups.

High Cholesterol

To help beneficiaries identify, manage and offer treatment options as well as raise awareness of the risk of high cholesterol and long term effects

HIV Notification and f/up and briefings

Preventive Medicine conducts notification of Soldiers with confirmed HIV infection. Periodic medical f/up required for HIV staging is coordinated through PM. Quarterly HIV Briefings for units and selected employees are available upon request.

Hospital Chapel Support services

Evans Hospital Chaplain Staff

Hospital Claims Office

Evans hospital no longer has a TRICARE Service Center for walk-in TRICARE customer service. See Patient Advocate's office. Or use the information to contact TRICARE with your concerns via the phone numbers and weblinks provided. If you are experiencing issues, our Patient Advocates will assist you in contacting the correct TRICARE service representatives. Only TRICARE representatives can manage billing disputes.

Hospital Social Work

Inpatient Social Work Services for individuals and families

Hospital-Appointment Line

Evans Army Community Hospital appointment line.

Housing Environmental Health Response Registry

The Housing Environmental Health Response Registry is a resource for residents to report housing-related health information and concerns. Residents will be invited to enroll in the registry and initiate an exchange with public health professionals. Registry participants will receive information on in-home environmental health, assistance in seeking medical care, and an opportunity to share concerns with Army leadership.

Housing Service Office

HSO supports the Automated Housing Referral Network (www.ahrn.com) A Department of Defense (DoD) sponsored web site, AHRN is designed to improved and speed up the process in military service members and their families being able to secure available off-base community housing rentals. This web site is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is free and totally self-service. Individuals seeking rental properties can view photos, maps and detailed listings, Military for Sale By Owner and Temporary Lodging

Immunizations for Travel

Prior to travel to foreign locations with different health threats than in the U.S., preventive medicine medical providers determine protective measures, including immunizations, that will help protect travelers from travel related diseases and injuries.

Infant Health and Safety

Information on medical emergencies and child proofing your home.

Infectious Disease Epidemiologist

State Health Department Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program. The contact information provided is for the chief infectious disease epidemiologist in that program. Within these programs, each state conducts disease surveillance, collects information on reportable diseases from all healthcare providers and hospitals, and from local and regional health departments. State's infectious disease epidemiology program investigates disease outbreaks, analyzes and distributes information on the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases, health events, zoonotic and vector-borne diseases and vaccine-preventable diseases. States provide considerable disease and state-specific information on their state health agency’s website and search engine.

Information and Referral - Camp Falcon

Information, Tickets and Registration (camping) Have a Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop that needs to go camping? We have the place for you. Camp Falcon is located here on Fort Carson. Contact us for more information. The camp has two pavilions, restrooms, designated tent sites and group area.

Information, Tickets and Travel

Information, Tickets and Registration Over 5,000 New Attractions and Lodging options are now available at ITR. From Atlanta to San Diego. If you have a destination in mind contact ITR!!!!

Installation Restoration Program

The DPW Environmental Division Installation Restoration Program has an ongoing commitment for the cleanup and restoration of past and present contaminated sites on Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site. Such sites include impacts from formerly leaking underground storage tanks, various releases of contaminants and non-active landfills that all require remediation.

Instructional Programs (SKIES)

Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills (SKIES): SKIES provides instructional classes such as gymnastics, dance, art, karate, languages.

Interviewing Skills and Education

The Employment Readiness Program provides assistance and self-development workshops to military families. ACS understands the mobile lifestyle of the military community, the effects and restrictions that it has on Army spouses or dependents searching for employment and career advancements. This program is designed to assist the military family in finding and securing employment. Information is available on civil service appropriated fund employment; non-appropriated fund employment in recreation facilities, childcare and other areas; government agencies including state, city and county; contract positions within Fort Carson and the community; and local companies in the surrounding communities. Employment readiness also offers a variety of self development workshops (i.e., Interviewing Techniques, Dress for Success, Computers for Beginners), training (i.e., Resume/Resumix Writing, Building a Career Portfolio), counseling, career assessments, seminars and job fairs. Information is also

Iron Horse Park

Information Tickets and Registration: rent out the Pavilions at Iron Horse Park for a Birthday Party or Unit function. 5 pavilions, 3 playgrounds, 2 ball fields, 1 basket ball court, 1 horseshoes pit, and 1 volleyball court..

Iron Horse Physical Fitness Center

Largest cardio selection on Fort Carson, variety of Strength Training equipment, racquetball courts, indoor and outdoor running tracks, Tranquil Touch Massages, the Fitlinxx computer workout system, Certified Personal Trainers, Aerobics/ spinning / PT Spinning/yoga/20-20-20/body blitz/cardio/mix/Kickboxing /Toning/Step/Pilates/Spin and Tone/Kick and Tone and Cardio Salsa classes are also available. Aerobics/ spinning / PT Spinning/yoga/20-20-20/body blitz/cardio/mix/Kickboxing /Toning/Step/Pilates/Spin and Tone/Kick and Tone and Cardio Salsa classes are also available.

IronHorse Indoor Pool

The IronHorse Indoor Pool is located inside the IronHorse Gym. The pool has a lap pool, 1 and 3 meter diving board, zero depth family pool, and a mushroom fountain for kids.

Job Training: Resume Training and Interviewing

The Employment Readiness Program provides assistance and self-development workshops to military families. ACS understands the mobile lifestyle of the military community, the effects and restrictions that it has on Army spouses or dependents searching for employment and career advancements. This program is designed to assist the military family in finding and securing employment. Information is available on: Civil service appropriated fund employment); Non-appropriated fund employment in recreation facilities, childcare and other areas; government agencies including state, city and county; contract positions within Fort Carson and the community; and local companies in the surrounding communities. Employment readiness also offers a variety of self development workshops (i.e., Interviewing Techniques, Dress for Success, Computers for Beginners), training (i.e., Resume/Resumix Writing, Building a Career Portfolio), counseling, career assessments, seminars and job fairs. Information is als

KFC

Fast food

Lactation Services

The lactation consultants are available to assist you. If you cannot find the answer to your question or are seeking other information you may contact lactation services. We are committed to supporting your choice to breastfeed your baby. International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) available to assist you for all your out-patient lactation needs. Looking forward to meeting you and your infant to support your breastfeeding success! We invite you to tour our site for answers to common breastfeeding questions. This information is not meant to replace the information you receive from your health provider but to give you general guidance about breastfeeding. The lactation consultants are available during inpatient stays directly after delivery. Feeding assessment as needed, for all 3-5 day old infants after first doctor's appointment. Private appointments are available with a Lactation Consultant for your breastfeeding concerns, such as having a hard time latching; Breast/nipples hurt; worried about mild production; Infant weight concerns and any other breastfeeding related concerns.

Latent TBI Care

The Warrior Recovery Center provides a team approach centered on you, in which you hold the key to your success. We Teach Traumatic Brain Injury (Brain Injury/Concussion) patients lifelong skills through interdisciplinary treatment and encourage patients to better manage their own symptoms and improve their quality of life. The WRC/TBI clinic has the staffing, services and technology to help facilitate your maximum recovery both physically and emotionally. We promise to provide the highest quality of comprehensive care and in return we expect your commitment to full participation in a mutually agreed upon treatment plan.

Law Enforcement

Provides full spectrum LE support, to include investigations, traffic and patrol responses and Police Desk services.

Legal Client Services

Provides conflict-free legal services to Soldiers who are facing adverse criminal or administrative actions.

Legal Services

Provide assistance and support to include preparing wills, powers of attorney, estate planning, and counseling on Service Member Civil Relief Act (SCRA); provide advice and counsel on adverse administrative actions to include reports of survey, bars to reenlistment, line of duty, and memorandums of reprimand; provide advice concerning domestic relations to include paternity, child custody and support, and adoption; provide assistance concerning contracts regarding personal property; provide notary services; provide assistance with real property issues, landlord tenant counseling and lease review.

Legal Support Education

Advise and train Command and Staff on admin and civil law. Provide full legal support relating to host nation law and international treaties and agreements impacting U.S. Forces personnel and operations overseas.

Lube and Oil Change classes

There is perhaps no single maintenance task as important to long vehicle life as that of the oil change. Motor oil keeps internal engine parts cool, clean and lubricated.

Marital and Family Therapy

Provided by Family Life Chaplain and by your unit Chaplain. Couples therapy, family therapy and 4 weeks to a better marriage group.

Marketing Operations

Sponsorship and Advertising Promote your business inside the Fort Carson gates, while showing your support of Soldiers and Families. Your connection to the Fort Carson community is through the Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sponsorship and Advertising Manger. Great opportunities are waiting for you to become and Event Sponsor and to promote your business through Multi-Media Advertising.

McKibben Physical Fitness Center

Wide range of free weights, plate loaded machines, selectorized resistance training equipment and a larger selection of cardio equipment, free towel service, coed hot tub and sauna, men’s and women’s locker rooms with showers an lockers, cable TV with Cardio Theatre in the treadmill area, two Olympic lifting platforms with bumper plates, intro to equipment, personal training

Media Relations

Prepares external media releases for significant events on Fort Carson, maintains working relationship with local media, provides escort for local media outlets or events on the installation, conducts unit media awareness training, scans local media outlets for news products about Fort Carson and its units.

Medical services - Evans Army Community Hospital

Offers hospital and medical treatment facilities and services, mental health counseling and service organization.

Military Caregiver Resource Directory

Designed to help empower military caregivers with information about national-level resources and programs specifically for them. Topics include: helplines, advocacy and benefit information, career transitions and employment, military caregiver support, children’s needs, education and training, financial support, rest and relaxation, and others.

Military Caregiver Resource Directory

Designed to help empower military caregivers with information about national-level resources and programs specifically for them. Topics include: helplines, advocacy and benefit information, career transitions and employment, military caregiver support, children’s needs, education and training, financial support, rest and relaxation, and others.

Military Caregiver Virtual Forum

Military caregivers may join their peers virtually in a Department of Defense online forum every month to discuss topics that they choose and network with others who are experiencing similar challenges. Caregivers learn skills to overcome challenges and share resources.

Military Council of Catholic Women

Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW) serves the Catholic Community at Fort Carson, the chaplains, and the chapels while fostering friendships and deepening the Catholic faith through various programs and Bible studies.

Military Family Life Consultants

The Military and Family Life Consultants (MFLC) program provides licensed and experienced Mental Health Professionals that are trained on military family specific topics regarding the deployment cycle, military culture and reintegration. They assist with problem solving and life skills.

Military Pet Education (MilPetED) Mobile Application (Android)

MilPetED is a free application for smartphones and tablets, designed to provide easy access to animal health information, tips and resources for Service Members, beneficiaries, and retirees.

Military Pet Education (MilPetED) Mobile Application (iPhone)

MilPetED is a free application for smartphones and tablets, designed to provide easy access to animal health information, tips and resources for Service Members, beneficiaries, and retirees.

Motorcycle Inspection classes

It is our objective to provide and assist the student with a safety checklist for the motorcycle they operate.

Mountain Post Outfitters

Local source for rifles and hand guns. Gear for all your outdoor adventure activities.

National Resource Directory

The National Resource Directory is one of the largest online collections of government and non-government resources specifically designed for Veterans, service members, their families and caregivers. With a unique collection of more than 16,000 organized and vetted resources, the directory provides information covering a variety of topics, including benefits and compensation, education, homeless assistance, housing and other services.

Navigators: Home Groups

Single Soldier Group meets for dinner at Wolf Dining Facility Mondays at 5:30 p.m., followed by Bible discussions and activities at Provider Chapel. Home group fellowship and Bible discussions are held Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Nelson Indoor Pool

The Nelson Indoor Pool has a lap pool with a 1 meter diving board.

New Parent Support Program

Home-based parenting education program. Services are provided by trained professionals who help families improve parenting skills on a variety of topics, such as coping with stress, helping children stay connected with deployed parent, effectively handling sibling rivalry, increasing knowledge of child development, and learning effective child discipline techniques.

Nutrition Education and Counseling by Registered Dietitians

Individual appointments with Registered Dietitians for any Nutrition-Related Disease Condition for Adults and Pediatric Beneficiaries. Group classes taught by Registered Dietitians (Active Duty Weight Management, Dependent Weight Management, Heart Health, Bariatric Nutrition, Diabetes Nutrition, Gestational Diabetes, Commissary Tours, Healthy Cooking Classes, Prenatal Nutrition, Sports Nutrition and Dietary Supplements)

On Post Shuttle service

On Post only shuttle service picks up passengers within 10 minutes at any designated stop. Service is a circulator; there is no “schedule”. Service to/from gate 4 is on call basis. Call 526 - 6453 for Gate 4 pick up, and for general questions. This service is provided for Soldiers, DOD Civilians and Dependents (on a space available basis). Persons 17 years of age may ride alone. Children 13 and over may ride with a 17 year old. Children 12 or younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Child restraints, including car seats for infants and children, are the responsibility of the parent or guardian. Car seats are not provided. Go to www.facebook.com/ShuttleFortCarson for updated information and to view map.

Outdoor Recreation Equipment

The ECC provides discounted recreation equipment that allows our customers to get out and enjoy self guided recreation activities that are a key component of quality of life at the Mountain Post. We carry a wide variety of season outdoor recreation equipment.

Outreach Services for Children

Outreach Services - Mobilization and Deployment Support: We offer many Outreach Services including Caring Days, FRG childcare Support, Reunion Free Child Care, SKIES Free Classes and CYS2 Sports- free participation. All programs listed below are dependent on Army Family Covenant Benefits and are subject to change.

Performance Training - Ready and Resilient (R2) Training Center - Formerly Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Training Center

Performance Training enhances mental agility and adaptability throughout one's life, leading to optimal performance and personal readiness. R2 Training Centers provide performance skills that include instruction in mental skills foundations, confidence building, effective goal setting, attention control, energy management and imagery.

Personal Wellness Profile (PWP), Biometric Screening, ACSM Risk Stratification,

To help beneficiaries identify, manage and offer treatment options as well as raise awareness of the risk of high cholesterol and long term effects

Pest Control

The DPW Operations and Maintenance Division manages a pest control program, which provides inside and outside pest control.

Pharmacy

New Prescription and Refill pick up.

Presentations/Briefings on American Red Cross services

Presentations/Briefings on American Red Cross services provided to Active Duty, FRG and Command. Training on Emergency Communication Messages defines an emergency, details what is needed to start a message, provides examples of possible message content.

Prime For Life

An educational/motivational program which focuses on the adverse effects of alcohol and other drug abuse.

Protestant Religious Information

Provider Chapel

One of the first things many Soldiers and Families look for when they arrive at a new Army Post is find a place of worship. In additions to Chaplains and Religious Affairs Specialists serving every unit, there are five Chapels located across this Post, all offering worship services with your “spiritual needs” in mind. Whatever your religious background, you can grow and flourish during your assignment here at the Mountain Post—the “best Army Post in the world”. There are many worship opportunities representing a wide variety of faith groups.

Prussman Chapel

Worship services schedule. 1100 Sunday Gospel service 1100 Sunday Children’s Church 1800 Tuesdays Youth Group

Psychiatric Inpatient Unit

14-bed Psychiatric inpatient unit for acute behavioral health care. Service Members only.

Recreation Operations

Intramural Sports: Intramural Sports Office offers programs all year around: like Bowling, Volleyball, Softball, Flag Football and Dodge ball

Recycling

The DPW Operations and Maintenance Division maintains an active Recycle Program to help with the Installation’s goal to achieve Net Zero waste. Fort Carson maintains four recycle drop-off locations that accept cardboard, mixed paper (white paper, newspaper, magazines, shredded paper, junk mail, etc.) aluminum, tin, plastic and glass. The Exchange drop off location also accepts electronics, porcelain, batteries and old mattresses. Electronics accepted include computers, cell phones, DVDs, TVs and other devices. There is a limit of one CRT TV (32” or smaller) or one flat screen TV (48” or smaller) accepted per family. (Only personal, non-government, electronics will be taken.)

Red Cross Health and Safety Course

The American Red Cross offers training in CPR, AED, first aid, and babysitting. Instructor training is also available. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767) or visit them online at www.coloradoredcross.org for a list of courses and to register.

Red Cross Summer Youth Volunteer Program

The American Red Cross Fort Carson Station has a youth volunteer program for ages 14-17 years old. This program runs through the summer from the end of the school year to the beginning of the school in the fall. Once the youth completes the summer program, their volunteering can continue throughout the school year. To join the program, each youth is required to complete an application and interview process. This gives the youth an opportunity to see a field in the medical career that may be of interest to them for their future vocation. Applications are available during the month of May.

Religious Services Healer Chapel (EACH)

1st Floor Evans Army Community Hospital

Religious Support Other Religious Groups

Faith Groups: Jewish: Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on Post at this time. Please contact the Air Force Academy Jewish Chapel for more information (719) 333-4515. Islamic: Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on Post at this time. Please contact the Islamic Society for more information (179) 632-3364. Eastern Orthodox: Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on Post at this time. Please contact off post churches. Buddhist: Fort Carson does not offer Buddhist services on Post at this time. Please contact Dharma Rain Buddhist Temple for more information (719) 638-8097. Wicca: Fort Carson does not offer Wicca services on Post at this time. Please contact off post congregations for more information.

Relocation Services

Not sure how to move? Need more information on where you are going? The Army Community Service (ACS) Relocation Readiness Program is here to assist you! It can provide you with the resources to make an informed relocation decision. Available services include: out-bound consultations (individual or family), relocation-related educational classes, welcome packets and information on military installations and communities around the world, free auto maps and destination directions, Waiting Families Program, English as a Second Language (ESL).

Resilience Training - Ready and Resilient (R2) Training Center - Formerly Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Training Center

Resilience is the “mental, emotional, and behavioral ability to face and cope with adversity, adapt to change, and recover, learn and grow from setbacks." R2 Training Centers provide resilience skills that build self-awareness, self-regulation, optimistic and adaptive thinking, character strengths, and stronger relationships, thereby contributing to personal readiness.

Resume Assistance

The Employment Readiness Program provides assistance and self-development workshops to military families. ACS understands the mobile lifestyle of the military community, the effects and restrictions that it has on Army spouses or dependents searching for employment and career advancements. This program is designed to assist the military family in finding and securing employment. Information is available on: Civil service appropriated fund employment); Non-appropriated fund employment in recreation facilities, childcare and other areas; government agencies including state, city and county; contract positions within Fort Carson and the community; and local companies in the surrounding communities. Employment readiness also offers a variety of self development workshops (i.e., Interviewing Techniques, Dress for Success, Computers for Beginners), training (i.e., Resume/Resumix Writing, Building a Career Portfolio), counseling, career assessments, seminars and job fairs. Information is als

Safety Inspection classes

It is our objective to provide and assist the student with a safety checklist for the vehicles they operate.

School Age Services

Before/after school care, full day care on "school out" days, fall, winter, spring and summer camps: Provides a supervised before and after school program, "schools out" and various camp programs as well as Boys and Girls Club of America, Character Counts and 4-H Club programs.

School Liaison

School Liaison Services: School Liaison provides information on schools serving Ft. Carson, both on and off post. We provide transition information, youth sponsorship, home school programming and support group, youth council, PCS and grade advancement transition assistance, post-secondary education preparation, and much more

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program provides victim advocacy services, support information, resources, and referrals for adult victims of sexual assault. The SAPR Program also coordinates emergency medical care and counseling services as needed or requested. This program is not only available to victims of sexual assault but also to anyone within the military community who might be interested in sexual assault prevention and education . The 24-hour victim advocate pager number is (719) 577-3171.

Sleep Clinic

Consultation assessment and treatment of sleep disorders

Snack Bar

AAFES

Snow Removal

The DPW Operations and Maintenance Division is in charge of Installation snow removal efforts.

Soldier and Family Readiness Program

The Soldier and Family Readiness Program promotes individual, couple and family wellness by offering a comprehensive program that includes awareness, education and support to prevent family violence. Classes are offered to commanders, troops, professionals, families and the community. Prevention and support services include: New Parent Support Program (home visitation); Victim Advocacy Program (VAP); and the Family Advocacy Program (FAP). The 24-hour victim advocate pager number is (719) 577-3171.

Soldier Family Assistance Center for Wounded Warriors

The Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) is a "one stop shop" providing support and resources to Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) Soldiers and their families. Soldiers assigned to WTB are in the process of recovering from being wounded, and will transition back into their former unit, or transition out of the Army. The SFAC provides assistance with financial counseling, employment , education, community programs, social services, child and youth programs, Veteran's Affairs (VA) and ACAP

Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel

Worship services schedule.

Special Events - Religious

Check Mountaineer for all events Religious Services and church calendar schedule

Special Events Center

Command ceremonies, retirements, deployments, redeployment, community events such as Asian Pacific Heritage, Native American Heritage, Black History, Job Fairs, All Army Boxing and Wrestling, Blood Drives, Concerts, Birthday Parties, Easter celebrations and Christmas parties. The Special Event Center is available to all Military units and government organizations by reservation, 8000 square feet of space and a state-of-the-art sound system

Special Needs Accommodation Process (SNAP)

The Exceptional Member Program (EFMP), working in concert with other military and civilian agencies, is designed to provide a comprehensive, coordinated, multiagency approach for community support, housing, medical, educational, and personnel services to families with special needs. An Exceptional Family Member (EFM) is a Family member, regardless of age, with any physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disorder that requires special treatment, therapy, education, training, or counseling.

Specialty Care Services - Behavioral Health

Provide soldiers with behavior health support, within the area of operations of their battalions. The ability for soldiers to access care in such an immediate manner serves as a proactive way to identify any concerns as soon as possible.

Specialty Care Services - IOP

The Intensive Outpatient Program treatment is primarily for Active Duty Service Members (SMs) who have not made adequate progress in routine outpatient behavioral health treatment and are in need of more robust, intensive treatment without the restrictions of a psychiatric inpatient setting. IOP also provides care for SMs that have been recently discharged from inpatient treatment and need more intensive therapy than what can be provided in a weekly outpatient setting.

Spiritual Fitness

Provided by your unit Chaplain and all Chapel and Religious Services and Programs

State Environmental Health Laboratory

State Environmental Health Laboratory supports statewide environmental health protection monitoring by performing analyses for chemical, microbiological, and radiological testing, biomonitoring of water, wastewater, air, soil, hazardous wastes, and other environmental concerns. State's environmental health laboratories are associated with that state’s public health laboratory.

State Epidemiologist

State Health Department Lead State Epidemiologist is appointed as responsible for the identification and response for all health threats that occur within that state. This individual is selected by each state’s primary health official (usually the state health department director), or the state board of health. A state epidemiologist is usually responsible for each state’s infectious disease epidemiology program, often along with many other state health agency programs involved in disease detection and prevention.

State Public Health Laboratory

State Health Department Laboratory that conducts laboratory testing for most all analysis requirements for public health surveillance. This may include monitoring and detection testing for environmental health, food safety, infectious diseases, newborn screening, public health preparedness, radiation safety, and many other tests. All state public health laboratories are part of the National Laboratory Network, and respond to novel strains of disease, natural disasters, chemical spills, foodborne outbreaks, and other public health emergencies.

STI Information

Preventive Medicine is responsible for tracking the rates of STIs in the Fort Carson Community. Infected personnel are referred to public health nurses and medical providers for further testing, treatment and case interviews to ensure partners also receive treatment.

Stress Management

Provided by your unit Chaplain

Stress Management Education/Techniques , BioFeedback, Good Sleep Hygiene

Provided by our trained staff

Substance Abuse Awareness Training

Individual and group Soldiers who have issues related to alcohol or drug use. Provide prevention services for issues like anger and stress.

Substance Abuse Awareness Training

Annual Soldier requirement for 4 hours of substance abuse awareness TNG, annual requirement for DA civilians 2 hrs. related to alcohol or drug use.

Substance Abuse Education

Provides Drug abuse, bullying, mentoring and resistance education to elementary and middle school aged children. Sponsors events (dances, pizza parties and bike rodeos).

Suicide Prevention

Provided by your unit Chaplain or Suicide Prevention Program Manager

Sunday School, Children's Church and Vacation Bible School

Religious Education for children and adults

Survivor Outreach Services

SOS is an enhanced, holistic and multi-agency approach to delivering services to Families of the Fallen.

Sustainability Awareness Training

Annual Soldier, Civilian and Contractor requirement for approximately 30 minutes sustainability awareness TNG

Sustainability Competence Training

Mid-level supervisors and managers or equivalent requirement approximately 2 hours sustainability competence TNG

Systems Advocacy, Response, and Program Management

Ensures ongoing sexual assault prevention, education, and victim advocate services are available. SARC may take restricted reports.

Tax Return

Prepares and files Soldier's tax returns.

The Family Connection Center

The Family Connection Center is a place for families to gather information on Fort Carson and the Colorado Springs community, meet new friends, borrow household items from the ACS loan closet and find out how to make the most of the Mountain Post. The Family Connection maintains a family-friendly facility for Soldiers and family members. It is designed specifically for transitioning families.

Tire Rotating and Balance Classes

The objective is to teach that Proper tire maintenance leads to long tire life, minimizes road noise issues as the tire tread wears and provides an opportunity for frequent inspection of the tires to address any developing safety concerns.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI )Care

Multidisciplinary care to include: Neurology, Sleep Medicine, Social Work Services, Neuropsychological evaluations, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy

Tune up classes

The object of a tune-up is to restore the engine to the performance levels intended by the manufacturer.

U haul - AAFES

Rent U-Hauls for moving services.

Unit Prevention Leader Training

Standardized curriculum to be certified to perform duties as a unit prevention leader

Utility Locator and Dig Permits

The DPW Operations and Maintenance Division provides permits supporting all construction, to include utility outages, utility locates and construction water.

Vehicle ready for summer classes

The objective is to check tires, check cooling and air conditioning systems, change oil on schedule.

Vehicle ready for winter classes

The objective is to check all fluids: the best time, obviously, to run a winter check on your vehicle is well before the first night of sub-freezing temperatures and/or snowfall. Winter weather is unpredictable and can arrive early and with little warning, but it's never too late to run a winter vehicle check.

Vehicle Registration

To register a vehicle on FT. Carson military personnel, family members, and DOD civilian employees need to bring their DOD (i.e. CAC, Retired ID, family member ID), vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and drivers license to the Vehicle Registration Office BLDG 6012. If you are a contractor you also need to provide a letter of employment.

Veterans Chapel

Worship services schedule.

Victim Advocates

Advocacy for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence annual unit briefings, briefings for FRG and others by request.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Fort Carson Army Volunteer Corps (AVC) can connect you with various volunteer opportunities throughout the installation and community. Volunteering allows you to meet new people in interesting and varied settings, and enables you to grow personally while gaining a sense of accomplishment. Army Community Service has a place for you to contribute to the community, learn new skills, meet others, make new friends and plan your future career path. Volunteer opportunities are varied and can meet diverse interests such as administrative, teaching classes, serving as community mayors, sewing baby bundles, serving as victim advocates or consumer advocates, welcoming new families and helping others find employment. For more information, call (719) 526-4590 or 526-1082. The Fort Carson Mayoral Program was established to enhance the quality of life for residents of the installation. Each village has an elected/appointed Mayor and Deputy Mayor which act as community liaison, representing th

Volunteer Realtor Program

The purpose of the Fort Carson Volunteer Realtor Program is to assist the Housing Office in providing housing and community information to military families. The Pikes Peak Association of Realtors provides qualified realtor volunteers to assist the Housing services Office counselors in this endeavor and to furnish rental and sale listings through the Multiple Listing Service System. Services include printouts of rental and sale listings, information regarding purchases of homes such as application procedures, interest rates and discussing various types of mortgages such as VA, FHA and conventional

Volunteer Services - Red Cross

Each volunteer is valued for their individual contribution of time and talents whether their skill supports the military family in a hospital setting, within a community outreach program and/or during special events. The Fort Carson Station has five volunteer program categories: General Volunteers, Professional Volunteers - are licensed professionals, Community Outreach Volunteers, Leadership Volunteers and Youth Volunteers.

Waller Physical Fitness Center

Have three weight rooms, twelve treadmills, eight Summit Trainers, nine elliptical trainers, nine recumbent and three upright bikes, three step mills, a speed bag and two free-standing kick bags, racquet ball court, a sauna, a hot tub, and an area for stretching and stability ball/medicine ball training (mats and stability balls are available), basketball court, a gym and Spinning classes

Warrior Adventure Quest

Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) is an Army RESET training tool designed to introduce Soldiers to activities that serve as alternatives to aberrant behaviors often associated with accidents involving recently re-deployed Soldiers. This tool presents coping outlets to help Soldiers realize their own new level of normal after deployment and "move on" with their lives. WAQ combines existing MWR Outdoor Recreation high adventure activities (e.g. rock climbing, mountain biking, paintball, scuba, ropes courses, skiing, zip lines, white water rafting, and others) with a leader-led after action debriefing (L-LAAD) tool developed by Army Medical Department (AMEDD) center and school. Program consists of Leader training for SSG and above in participating platoon, soldier training for all participants, pre and post activity surveys, full day adventure program, and leader led after-action debrief. Program designed to provide healthy outlets for adrenaline seeking, build unit cohesion, reinforce resiliency techniques, introduce soldiers to new activities.

Warrior Family Community Partnership

The Warrior Family Community Partnership provides information to Soldiers, Family Members and Community Members questions about military life.

Weapons Registration

To register a weapon on FT. Carson military personnel and family members need to complete FT. Carson Form 66-E and have it signed by the service members commander. Civilian employees, retirees and non-DOD affiliated civilian personnel need to complete FT. Carson Form 66-E, The forms need to be brought to BLDG 6012 and it will be processed. DO NOT BRING ANY WEAPONS TO THE VEHICLE REGISTRATION OFFICE.

Weeds

The DPW Environmental Division is responsible for the inventory, control and monitoring of invasive species (including noxious weeds) at Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site. For issues with common weeds such as dandelions see the Pest Management section.

Weight Management

Army MOVE! Geared for the Active Duty Soldier who is enrolled in the Army Weight Control Program (AWCP) or for a Soldier who is seeking information to help maintain a healthy weight and/or feels they are close to failing their body fat standards. Sessions focus on general weight loss principles, and the latest trends and concepts in weight management. Initial class offered Mondays at 1300 hours in the Nutrition Education Center at EACH.

Wetlands

The DPW Environmental Division manages both jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional wetlands at Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site. Wetlands management protects wetland values in accordance with numerous federal regulations.

Wildland Fire Program

The DPW Environmental Division promotes a healthy forest community through an integrated management approach to wildfire suppression and prescribed fire on Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site. The program focuses on protecting and improving training lands, by using a natural fire regime. The Wildland Fire Program also provides education and outreach to adjoining communities and landowners.

Wildlife Program

The DPW Environmental Division Wildlife Program at Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site work to maximize access to Army land, air and water resources for military training while ensuring that the biological diversity of natural resources entrusted to the Army are sustained for training, scientific research, education, recreation and other compatible uses. The Wildlife Program seeks to improve wildlife recreational opportunities for Soldiers and their families.

Wounded Warrior Ombudsman Program

The Wounded Warrior Ombudsmen serve as a local resource, facilitator, and problem solver for Service Members and their Families. Ombudsmen are located in the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) and serve as a liaison between MEDCOM, the Soldier and Family member, the MTF commander, and the Warrior in Transition Unit (WTU) commander. The Ombudsman assists WTU and non-WTU Soldiers and their Families with medical related issues. The Wounded Soldier Family Hotline (WSFH) [(800) 984-8523] serves as a 24/7 resource to any beneficiary seeking assistance with a medical issue/concern including wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, and military Caregivers. Whether you have questions about the Disability Evaluation System process, the VA Caregiver Program, or benefits, the WSFH and Ombudsmen are standing by to assist. If you are not in a community with an Ombudsman, please call the Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline at (800) 984-8523.

Youth Services Center

Youth Services Center - Before and After school care, open recreation, various camps, special events and much more. Before and after school care grades 6-8, Boys and Girls Club of America, Character Counts and 4-H Club programs, "schools out" full day services available, various camp programs, Youth Shuttle Service available and much much more.

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