Carson Community

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 serves the base with four elementary schools and a middle school.

• Weikel Elementary School – preschool through fifth grade. Call (719) 358-4320.
• Patriot Elementary School – kindergarten through fifth grade. Call (719) 382-1460.
• Mountainside Elementary – kindergarten through fifth grade. Call (719) 382-1430.
• Abrams Elementary – kindergarten through fifth grade. Call (719) 382-1490.
• Fort Carson Middle School – sixth through eighth grade. Call (719) 382-1610.
• High school students are transported via school bus to Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Fountain. Call (719) 382-1640. several school districts serve the communities surrounding Fort Carson:
• Colorado Springs School District 11 (north of post), (719) 520-2000.
• Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (northwest of post), (719) 475-6100.
• Harrison School District 2 (north of post), (719) 579-2000.
• Widefield School District 3 (east of post), (719) 391-3000.
• Falcon School District 49 (northeast of post and Colorado Springs), (719) 495-3601.
• Air Academy School District 20 (north of post in northern Colorado Springs), (719) 260-0604.
• Manitou Springs School District 14 (west of post and Colorado Springs), (719) 685-2024.

CHILD, YOUTH AND SCHOOL SERVICES
(CYSS), Youth Education Support Services
CYSS in Building 1518 can assist Families with information about:
• With public, private or home school issues
• Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Pueblo County and surrounding community schools
• Scholarship and post-secondary education information For details, call (719) 526-4255 or (719) 526-1071.

The liaison also supports youth sponsorship training, the Youth Sponsorship Council, home-school programming, the Youth Action Council, Permanent Change of Station, grade advancement transition and post-secondary education preparation. For information about all schools serving Fort Carson, transitioning from one district to another or between elementary and middle school and middle and high school, call CYS Liaison Education and Outreach Services at (719) 526-2301.

CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES
SS provides a variety of programs and services to meet national and Army standards based on the growth and development of children ages 6 weeks to 18 years. Obtain information or register for programs in Building 1518 or call (719) 516-1100 or 516-1101.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
CYSS offers morning and afternoon sessions Monday through Friday in the following programs: full-day services for children 6 weeks to 5 years old; hourly for 6 weeks to 12 years old; and part-day preschool for 3 to 5 year olds. Register in Building 1518 or call (719) 526-1100 or 526-1101. on-Post CDCs

THE EAST CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Building 6058, corner of Nelson and Martinez Full-day services only, Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The West Child Development Center
Building 6060 on Coleman
Full-day care, Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The South West Child Development Center
7790 Titus Blvd., across from the golf course Hourly care and part-day preschool, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(719) 526-2463

The South East Child Development Center
Building 2765 on Womack Street, inside Gate 20
Full-day care, Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The North Child Development Center
Building 4355 on Funk Avenue inside Gate 3
Full-day care, Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cheyenne Mountain Child Development Center
Building 6203 on Harr Avenue just south of Gate 1 Six weeks through Kindergarten, Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

FAMILY CHILD CARE
Army certified FCC providers offer small-group, age appropriate activities in a home-like environment to develop close relationships with caregivers and other children. The FCC program offers full-day, part-time, part-day and hourly, overnight, weekend, holiday hours and extended care (up to 14 days) to single and dual military parents, military and civilian working couples and single civilian patrons. The care is for mission related duty or with a documented civilian work schedule. Register for these services in Building 1518 or call (719) 526-1101.

KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
The before- and after-school day care service provides transportation from the center in Building 5510 to on-post schools from 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Register in Building 1518 or call (719) 526-1100 or 526-1101.

SCHOOL AGE SERVICES
Kindergarten through fifth graders can find before-and afterschool programs in Building 6204 on Harr Avenue just south of Gate 1, Monday through Friday, 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., and receive transportation to and from on-post schools. Full-day services are also available for days when there is no school. Boys and Girls Club and 4-H also fall under this service. And full day camps are available during school breaks. Register in Building 1518 or call (719) 526-1100 or 526-1101.

YOUTH CENTER
The Youth Center – corner of Ware Street and Normandy Road in Building 5950 – offers a variety of programs and special events for middle- and high-school youth. Activities include sports, fitness and health options, life skills, citizenship, leadership opportunities, arts, recreation and leisure. The center charges a fee for before-school care and a free after-school program for middle-school teens. Register in Building 1518, or call (719) 526-1100 or 526-1101.

SPORTS & FITNESS
The child and youth sports and fitness program provides recreational and educational programs that are fun, safe and nurturing. Participants are given an opportunity to learn and experience the fundamentals of sports, fitness and a variety of team and individual activities. Motor skill development aids younger children, fitness opportunities abound for middle and high school students and a child/youth nutrition and health program serves the needs for all. Character education is a key component of the sports, fitness and nutrition program that encourages fair play, responsibility, good sportsmanship and respect. Register in Building 1518 or call (719) 526-1100 or 526-1101.

VENTURE POINT
Venture Point consists of two new initiatives: EDGE Adventure Program offers free extracurricular activities for youth ages 11 to 18 in the areas of art, fitness, life and adventure; and HIRED! is an apprenticeship and workforce preparation program designed to meet the career-exploration needs of teens ages 15 to 18. For more information call (719) 524-1472.

MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT SUPORT
During mobilization and deployment, CYS provides free child care support, and Family readiness group leaders or rear detachments can provide a list of benefits available during the mobilization and deployment. Register for these services in Building 1518 or call (719) 526-1100 or 526-1101.

RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OFFICE
The Resource and Referral Office can recommend overnight, weekend, full-day, part-day or drop-in child care in licensed day-care homes for children between four weeks and 2 years old. For more information or to register, call (719) 526-2680.

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS)
Army Community Service in Building 1526 on Wetzel Avenue next to the commissary invites active-duty military personnel, their Families, retirees and Department of the Army civilians into a world of education, opportunity and discovery. ACS services promote self-reliance, resiliency and stability during war and peace. Its programs and classes are designed for a diverse and mobile community. For more information, call (719) 526-4590.

The fully accredited state-of-the-art center plays host to several special events and classes throughout the year and offers the following core programs:
• ACS Volunteer Corps
• Family Enrichment, including the Army Family Action Plan and Army Family Team Building
• Mobilization and Deployment
• Employment and Financial Readiness
• Army Emergency Relief
• Outreach and Mayoral
• Community Information and Referral
• Soldier and Family Readiness
• Exceptional Family Member
• Relocation Readiness

ACS ARMY VOLUNTEER CORPS
The Fort Carson Army Volunteer Corps can connect community members with volunteer opportunities throughout the installation and community. Volunteering allows community members to meet new people in interesting and varied settings, and enables them to grow personally while gaining a sense of accomplishment. Army Community Service has a place for people to contribute to the community, learn new skills, meet others, make new friends and plan out their future career paths. Volunteer opportunities are varied and can meet diverse interests such as administrative, teaching classes, serving as community mayors, sewing baby bundles, 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 who 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.” For more information, call (719) 526-4590 or 526-1082

ACS FAMILY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Army Family Action Plan/Army
Family Team Building
The Army Family Action Plan 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 in which community members become involved in the AFAP Conference by serving as delegates, volunteer facilitators, recorders and administrative assistants.

The Army Family Team Building program, on the other hand, improves personal and family readiness preparedness to enhance overall Army readiness through training workshops. AFTB prepares all of America’s Army — Soldiers (active, Reserve and retired), Department of the Army civilians and family members of all these groups — to function at the highest level in varied situations with minimal support. Classes are offered on a regularly scheduled basis. There is also Army 101. For more information, call (719) 526-4590.

ACS MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT
Readiness Program
Army Community Service Mobilization and Deployment Readiness assistance is provided for active-duty, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers and their Families. This program assists units and their Families in preparing for deployment. Operation READY pre-deployment briefings are scheduled through individual units. For more information or to schedule a briefing, call (719) 526-4590.

Family Readiness Group leader and rear detachment training are also conducted on a regularly scheduled basis. Training ensures leadership is prepared for the challenges that may arise due to mobilization and deployments. For more information or to register for training, call (719) 526-4590.

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. For more information, call (719) 526-4590.

ACS MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE
CONSULTANTS PROGRAM
the Military and Family Life Consultants program provides licensed and experienced mental health professionals that are trained in military family-specific topics regarding the deployment cycle, military culture and reintegration. The consultants assist with problem solving and life skills. For more information, call (719) 338-7216 or 526-4590.

ACE EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM
The Army Community Service 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 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, child care 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, training, counseling, career assessments, seminars and job fairs. Information is also available on local colleges, universities, educational programs and scholarships. For more information, call (719) 526-4590 or 256-0453.

ACS FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM
The Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program provides professional financial counseling. Services include:
• Budget counseling
• Debt management
• Credit counseling
• Financial planning and investment options
• Personal finance seminars and classes
• Screening and registration for federal, state, county and city assistance programs
• Assistance with consumer complaints and resolution of issues concerning local businesses
• Free CARFAX reports (used vehicle history)
• Home-buying and foreclosure information All services are free. For more information or to schedule an appointment or register for a class, call (719) 526-4590.

ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF
Army Emergency Relief provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers (active and retired), and their family members, when there is an established need. Assistance is available for food, rent, utilities, emergency travel, vehicle repair and funeral expenses. AER also gives undergraduate 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. Active-duty Soldiers are encouraged to go through their unit command financial noncommissioned officer. Anyone who is unsure of their CFNCO can call (719) 526-4590. For after-duty-hour assistance, call the American Red Cross at (877) 272-7337 or call the AER cell phone at (719) 331-5278.

ACS RELOCATION READINESS PROGRAM
Not sure how to move? Need more information on the new location? The Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program is here to assist. It can provide the resources to make an informed relocation decision. Available services include:
• Outbound 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. For more information, call (719) 526-4590.

ACS FAMILY CONNECTION
“A Welcome Center for Families.”
The Army Community Service Family Connection is a place for Families to gather information about Fort Carson and Colorado Springs communities, meet new friends, borrow household items from the ACS loan closet and to find out how to make the most of the Mountain Post. The Family Connection in Building 1354 on Barkeley Avenue maintains a family-friendly facility for Soldiers and Family members. It is designed specifically for transitioning Families and includes a play area for children, Internet access, a monthly Family Member Newcomer Orientation, welcome packets and a home-buyer’s workshop. For more information, call (719) 526-1070.

ACS LOAN CLOSET
The ACS Loan Closet also in building 1354 provides temporary household goods to Families arriving at or departing from Fort Carson. A Department of Defense identification card and permanent change of station orders are required. Available items include: hospitality kits (pots, pans, dishes, glasses, etc.), infant and toddler car seats, folding tables and chairs, portable baby cribs, strollers, crock pots, electric skillets, vacuums and more. For more information, call (719) 526-8591.

ACS MULTICULTRUAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
& Citizenship/naturalization
The Army Community Service (ACS) Relocation Readiness Program is designed to assist foreign-born family members. Available services include:
• English-as-a-second-language classes
• multi-cultural support groups
• citizenship and immigration assistance.
For more information, call (719) 526-0457 or 526-4590.

ACS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM
The Army Community Service Multicultural Support and Citizenship/Naturalization Program is designed to assist foreign-born Family members. Available services include:

• English-as-a-second-language classes
• Multicultural support groups
• Citizenship and immigration assistance
For more information, call (719) 526-0457 or 256-4590.

ACS SOILDER AND FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM
The Army Community Service 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:


• A New Parent’s Support Program
• Child safety education, nurturing parent, single parent support, play group, infant massage, cooperative parenting and divorce
• Boot Camp for New Dads
• Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program
• Various life-skills seminars
• Victim’s advocates for domestic violence or sexual assault.

The 24-hour victim advocate pager number is (719) 577-3171. For more information, call (719) 526-4590.

ACS EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM
The Exceptional Family Member Program, 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 is one, regardless of age, with any physical, emotional, developmental or intellectual disorder, that requires special treatment, therapy, education, training or counseling. The following Soldiers with exceptional Family members (children and adults) will enroll in the EFMP: active-duty Soldiers, U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers in the USAR Active Guard Reserve Program (mobilized and deployed Soldiers are not eligible for enrollment in the EFMP) and Army National Guard AGR personnel serving under authority of Title 10, United States Code, and Title 32, United States Code.

The EFMP enhances Soldier and Family quality of life, without affecting promotions, by considering a Soldier’s EFM needs during the assignment process. The program ensures Soldiers are assigned to a duty location where they can complete their missions and where needed services for the EFM are available. EFMP is in place to assist special needs Families with navigating systems; connecting with resources; advocacy (school, housing, medical, etc.); PCSing (both incoming and outgoing); child care using the Special Needs Accommodation Process, SNAP; respite care, certain qualification criteria apply; and general information. For questions, concerns, referrals, etc., contact the ACS EFMP team at (719) 526-4590.

ACS SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response 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 interested in sexual assault prevention and education. The 24-hour victim advocate pager number is 577-3171. For more information, call (719) 524-0912 or (719) 526-4590.

ACS SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things anyone can go through. With that thought in mind the Army Community Service Survivor Outreach Services connects survivors with people who can help them move forward and find strength, to include a financial counselor and a support coordinator. Many times after losing a loved one, there are unresolved issues or questions that may surface months or years after the loss. SOS staff understands new issues and questions may surface long after the Casualty Assistance Officer has concluded his duty. Survivor Outreach Services is located in the Fallen Heroes Family Center (formerly known as the Carson House) in Building 6215 on Mekong Street. For more information, call (719) 526-2069 or 256-4590.

ACS OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Army Community Service Outreach Program identifies family support program requirements within the community. It coordinates and implements comprehensive outreach initiatives designed to facilitate the delivery of existing services and develop new services based on the results of annual needs assessments. Such initiatives may include: one-on-one home visits for isolated families, exported outreach services to off-post housing locations, satellite centers and other locations and events. For more information, call (719) 526-4590.

ACS SOILDIER AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER
The Soldier and Family Assistance Center in Building 7492 on Titus Boulevard, east of Evans Army Community Hospital, is a “one-stop shop” providing support and resources to Warrior Transition Battalion 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 and ACAP. For more information, call (719) 526-5807.

WARRIOR FAMILY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP (WFCP) The Warrior Family Community Partnership in Building 6371, the Hub, provides a one-stop shop for Warriors and their Families to receive services and resources. It provides the community a place to offer their services and resources to our Warriors and their Families. For more information, call (719) 526-8747 or 526-8749.

AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Red Cross has two offices: the main office in Building 1217, Room 114, on the first floor of Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation on the corner of Ellis Street and Specker Avenue, (719) 526-2311; and the volunteer office in Building 7500, Room 1033, at Evans Army Community Hospital, (719) 526–7144. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Services include: Emergency communication in the event of a critical accident, illness or death in a service member’s immediate family. The Red Cross will verify the situation and relay emergency leave requests, if necessary, to the proper military authorities. It is up to commanding officers to decide whether or not to grant leave. For assistance, call the Services to Armed Forces Center at (877) 272–7337.

When an emergency arises that requires the presence of the service member or their Family, the Red Cross may provide access to an interest-free loan or grant for travel expenses. These funds are made available by the military aid societies. They may be authorized for other emergencies as well, and are disbursed on the basis of need. Referrals to specialized sources of help are also available to service members and their Families. This service is provided on behalf of Army Emergency Relief after duty hours.

Volunteer services: Many volunteer opportunities are available, including service at Evans Army Community Hospital, post dental clinics, main office or local chapter. Disaster assistance and CPR/first aid courses are provided by Pikes Peak Chapter. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (719) 632-3563.

These Red Cross services and more are available to service members and their Families 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information about the Red Cross, call (719) 526-2311 or reach the Pikes Peak Chapter at (719) 632-3563. Visit the website at http://www.redcross.org/  or http://www.pparc.org/ 

ARMY CAREER AND ALUMNI PROGRAM CENTER
The Army Career and Alumni Program Center in Building 1118, Room 133, on the corner of Ellis Street and Chiles Avenue offers assistance to transitioning personnel and their Families through individual counseling, referrals to other agencies on and off post, that provide services relating to the transition process. In addition, ACAP counselors facilitate a half-day workshop on resume writing during the Department of Labor’s Transition Assistance Program. Visitors to ACAP will find transition materials to include: employer hiring days, job fairs and education expos, computerized job search capabilities including Internet access, a comprehensive library of transition-related books and a staff to assist patrons. Open Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, 7 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. For information or to schedule an appointment, call (719) 526-1001 or 526-1002.

LEGAL SERVICES
The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate in Building 6222 on Mekong Street provides two primary services for Soldiers and their Families: the Army Legal Assistance Program and the Army Claims Program. For information call (719) 526-5572.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE
The Fort Carson Legal Assistance Office is available to all Soldiers, Family members and retirees. Services include preparation of wills, powers of attorney, name changes, and stepchild adoptions. The office also offers counseling and provides advice for individuals dealing with landlord/tenant, family law, and consumer issues, as well as counsel and represent Soldiers going through medical and physical evaluation boards. The office is open Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed for lunch each day from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To make an appointment, call the last duty day of the week at 9 a.m. which is normally a Friday. Walk-in appointments available Monday and Thursday with sign-up beginning at 11:30 a.m.

The Legal Assistance Office also offers a divorce/separation video briefing and a general question and answer period Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., and Thursday at 2 p.m. Attorneys cannot assist in divorce proceedings, but a referral list of private attorneys is available. Attorneys are not available on Fridays. For more information, call (719) 526-5572 or 256-5573.

ARMY CLAIMS
The Fort Carson Staff Judge Advocate Claims Office is responsible for processing all claims for damage or loss of personal property, including privately owned vehicles, due to military shipment or storage, as well as damage or loss of property occurring on post when the loss is considered “incident to service.” To file a claim for shipment or storage damage or loss, bring the pink form (DD Form 1840/1840R, Notice of Loss or Damage) to the Claims Office, Building 6285, on Woodfill Road, within 75 days after delivery of your shipment. Report other losses immediately to the Military Police. Attach the MP report to your claim file for processing as soon as possible thereafter. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Closed on federal and training holidays. For more information, call (719) 526-1355.

CARSON COMMUNITY ARMY CONTINUING EDUCATION SERVICES
A full range of educational opportunities is available for Soldiers and adult Family members. Earn high school diplomas or college degrees in a wide variety of career fields. To that end professional education counselors work at the unit level in the Skill Development/Education Center in Building 1117, on the corner of Ellis Street and Specker Avenue. For more information, call (719) 526-8070.

ID CARDS AND DEERS
The Fort Carson Identification Card Section in Building 1039 off Wallace Street provides applications for a marriage certificate, birth certificate or an old identification card for a new ID card application as well as a Common Access Card. Open Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed for all federal holidays and open on training holidays, but with limited staffing.

All military Family members of active-duty, retired or deceased Soldiers must be enrolled by their sponsor in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System prior to receiving nonemergency medical care. For information call (719) 526-8423.

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
Fort Carson offers diversified worship services and religious activities including workshops, religious education for all ages and special ministries designed to meet the special needs of Soldiers and their Families. Services on post include Roman Catholic and general Protestant, Protestant Contemporary, Gospel, LDS Scripture Study and Wiccan gatherings. A Native American Sweat Lodge, using traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies led by local Native Americans, is also open to all personnel and their Family members.

Chaplain activities are coordinated through the Religious Support Office in Building 1118, Garrison Headquarters, coordinates all chaplain activities. For more information, call (719) 526-5279.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Catholic
Saturday Mass
Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel ..........................................6 p.m.
Sunday Mass
Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel .....................................9:15 a.m.
Evans Army Community Hospital .............................11 a.m.
Protestant
Traditional Worship
Healer Chapel ..............................................................9 a.m.
Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel ...................................10:50 a.m.
Contemporary Worship (Chapel NeXt)
Veterans Chapel ........................................................11 a.m.
Gospel
Prussman Chapel ......................................................11 a.m.
Liturgical: (Anglican/Lutheran)
Provider Chapel ...........................................................9 a.m.
Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel ........................... (719) 526-5229
Prussman Chapel ......................................... (719) 526-0483
Provider Chapel ............................................ (719) 526-8619
Veterans Chapel ........................................... (719) 526-8889
Healer Chapel ............................................... (719) 526-7386

PROVOST MARSHAL
The Fort Carson Police Office operates a proactive program to discourage crime and maintain a high quality of life on post. Report crimes, traffic accidents and disturbances by calling (719) 526-2333. For emergencies, call 911.

CHECK CASHING
The Fort Carson Main Exchange in Building 6110 at Flint Street and Chiles Avenue will cash personal checks up to $300 per day, temporary checks of $100 per day and government checks, money orders and cashier’s checks in amounts up to $500. The Main PX accepts MasterCard, Discover and Visa credit cards for purchases only. For more information, call (719) 576-4000.

ARMED FORCES BANK
The Armed Forces Bank main office in Building 1512 at Founders Plaza is open Monday through Friday and paydays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drive-up service is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Post Exchange branch office is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The bank has eight ATMs on post and is part of the Plus System which allows access to accounts nationwide. For more information, call (719) 576-6601 or (800) 755-2769.

SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Security Service Federal Credit Union offers a full range of banking services worldwide with a branch office in Building 1513, Founders Plaza, and several locations off post for all active-duty and retired military, Department of the Army civilians and their families. Lobby open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-up window open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (719) 576-6401.

POST NEWSPAPER
The post newspaper, The Mountaineer, in room 265, Building 1430, Room 265, at 6101 Wetzel Ave. is published weekly on Friday (Thursday when a federal or training holiday is Friday) and delivered around post, to all Fort Carson military housing units and various locations off post. Mail subscriptions are available through the publisher at (719) 634-5905.

The Mountaineer staff seeks stories about Fort Carson Soldiers, civilians, units and Family members. For more information, call (719) 526-4144. Active-duty and retired Soldiers, Family members and civilian employees can run free limited classified ads to sell their own personal property (no businesses). For more information, see the coupon in the classifieds section. The Mountaineer staff cannot answer questions on advertising as that is the responsibility of the publisher. For more information on advertising only, both classified and business ads, call the Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group at (719) 634-5905. View an online version of The Mountaineer at http://www. csmng.com

Shopping on Fort Carson
MAIN POST EXCHANGE
The Main Post Exchange in Building 6110 on Martinez Street provides a variety of services under one roof, including the PX, a barber shop, a beauty shop, GNC, a flower shop, Abba Eye Care and military memorabilia. The food court also offers a variety of fast food establishments. PX hours are Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call the PX at (719) 538-5737 or the food court at (719) 576-5661.

THRIFT SHOP
The Thrift Shop on Mekong Street across from the Survivor Outreach Services building sells used merchandise in good condition to Soldiers, Department of the Army civilians, their families and the public. The shop is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and the first Saturday of the month. For information or to volunteer, call (719) 526-5966.

MINI MALL
Shops in the Mini Mall in Building 1510 on Chiles
Avenue include:
• Furniture and sporting goods, ...............(719) 576-6313
• Furniture and sporting goods, ...............(719) 576-6313
• Military Clothing Sales, ..........................(719) 576-2586
• Alterations, ............................................ (719) 576-4304
• Laundry and dry cleaning, .....................(719) 576-0054
• Barber, ...................................................(719) 576-8013
• A Laundromat
• Enterprise Car Rental, ...........................(719) 576-0727
• UPS, ......................................................(719) 527-6800
• Military memorabilia, ............................(719) 527- 0835
• Glad’s Barbecue, ...................................(719) 576-1851
• AAFES administrative offices, ...............(719) 576-6174

CAR CARE CENTER
Find the main post Car Care Center in Building 1515 on the corner of Chiles and Prussman avenues, (719) 576-6570.

SHOPPETTES AND CLASS SIX STOREe
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service operates three shoppettes.

MILITARY CLOTHING SALES STORE
The Military Clothing Sales Store
Mini Mall, Building 1510 on Wetzel Avenue
(719) 576-2586
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

U-Haul
U-Haul is located in building 980 next to the B Street Shoppette
(719) 527-9836

SNACK BAR
Irma’s Place Building 1851 (719) 576-2586
Monday through 5 a.m. to 1 p.m

COMMISSARY
Fort Carson’s Commissary
Building 1525
(719) 524-9800
Patrons receive a 30 percent savings.
Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with early bird shopping Monday through Friday, 7 to 9 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, 8 to 9 a.m.

Used Car Sales Facility
USED CAR SALES
Auto Craft Center
Building 2427 • (719) 526-2147
Open Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Community members, who obtain a permit, can sell their automobiles on the parking lot between The Hub and Kentucky Fried Chicken.