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Fort Carson, Colorado is a United States Army installation located immediately south of Colorado Springs. It is the home of the Second and Third Brigade Combat Teams of the 4th Infantry Division, the 10th Special Forces Group, the 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), the 43rd Area Support Group, and the First United States Army Training Support Division - West. The fort is named in honor of Brigadier General Kit Carson.
The fort was established as Camp Carson in 1942, following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. The city of Colorado Springs purchased land south of the city and donated it to the War Department. Construction began immediately and the first building, the camp headquarters, was completed January 31, 1942. During World War II, over 100,000 soldiers trained at Camp Carson; their ranks included nurses, cooks, mule packers, tank battalions, a Greek infantry battalion, and an Italian ordinance company literally soldiers of every stripe.
Activity at Camp Carson was greatly reduced following the end of World War II. By April 1946, with military personnel numbering just 600, it appeared that Camp Carson would be closed. Instead, operations resumed at the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950. Many Reserve and National Guard units were called to active duty and stationed at Camp Carson during this time.
Camp Carson became "Fort Carson" in 1954. In the 1960s, additional training land was purchased, bringing the post to its current size of 140,000 acres (570 kmē). Throughout its history the fort has been home to nine divisions. An additional training area, comprising 237,000 acres (959 kmē), was purchased in September 1983. Named the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, this training area is located approximately 100 miles to the southeast, and is used for large force-on-force maneuver training. Comprehensive maneuver and live fire training also occurs down range at the base.
Exercises and deployments continually hone the skills of the soldiers. When not deployed, soldiers train annually at Piņon Canyon Maneuver Site and the National Training Center in California. Additionally, units participate in joint exercises around the world, including Central and South Africa, Europe, and Southwest Asia. Poised at the edge of the southern Rocky Mountains in central Colorado, the historic fort remains one of the most requested duty stations in the U.S. Army.
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COLORADO (CO) LAND OF ADVENTURE -- "NIL SINE NUMINE (NOTHING WITHOUT THE DEITY)"
A sprawling natural wonderland at the heart of America's west, Colorado stretches from the rugged peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the flat grasslands of the Great Plains and from the thickly settled suburbs of the Front Range Urban Corridor to the sparse desert of the Colorado Plateau. While the forbidding terrain of Colorado's mountains drew only the hardiest of pioneers before the 1850s, the discovery of vast mineral riches near Pike's Peak drove a land rush, and the state has never looked back. Still growing in population and influence more than a century and a half later, the state retains a maverick frontier spirit through innovations in technology, commerce, environmental science and contemporary American thought.
With an area of more than 100,000 square miles, the state's vast expanse is home to a striking variety of wildlife and natural scenery. At 14,440 feet, the summit of Mount Elbert is the highest point in both the state and the entire Rocky Mountain range. Home to four national parks, the state offers unrivaled opportunities for hiking and outdoor recreation, scenic drives, art and cultural exhibits, retail shopping, amusement and leisure.
Climate
Seasonal temperatures in the state vary widely by region. Generally speaking, the Eastern Plains are quite sunny and dry, with temperatures frequently exceeding 100°F in the summer months. The Front Range Urban Corridor, home to most of state's residents, experience relatively mild winters, with daytime highs in the forties, though temperatures can plummet to single digits at night. Summers in the region are hot, with daytime highs near 90°F in July, though the dry air moderates the heat somewhat. Residents and visitors alike should be prepared for abrupt temperature changes, as conditions can vary greatly within the course of a day.
Government:
The state capital is Denver, which lies in the South Platte River Valley in the north-central region of the state. The state government consists of three branches: Executive (headed by the governor), Legislative (comprising the Colorado General Assembly), and Judicial (headed by the Colorado Supreme Court).
Taxes:
The state income tax is a flat 4.63 percent of your federal taxable income regardless of your personal income level.