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Fort Carson COVID-19 updates

UPDATE!

*THE O-3 MEMO IS NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR ACCESS TO THE INSTALLATION.

The "Vetted Visitor" program requires a DOD ID card holder to accompany the visitor to the Visitor Control Center or provide proof of sponsorship (e.g. FC Form 2036 for long term or recurring access), where they will answer COVID screening questions, receive an NCIC check and then receive a pass for unescorted access.

Visit https://www.carson.army.mil/organizations/des.html for more information and to download FC Form 2036.

*PT FORMATIONS: Physical fitness formations are authorized up to platoon size.

*OFF POST PT: Battalion and squadron commanders can authorize off post physical readiness training up to squad size elements.

For further guidance and details regarding recent updates, visit the Fort Carson website at httpw://www.carson.army.mil.

Robert C. Stack Ivy Warrior Restaurant will host a Valentine’s Day meal Feb. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Price for the meal is $5.85; $4.45 for Family members of corporals and below.

Menu includes grilled steak with mushrooms and onions; shrimp alfredo; chicken breast stuffed with spinach and cream cheese; roasted cauliflower steak; home-styled mashed potatoes; quinoa with wild rice; roasted baby carrots; zucchini with squash; strawberry shortcake; Valentine’s Day dessert shooters.

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Your morning dose of HOOAH features this beautiful shot of a 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment Stryker during their recent live fire training.

III Corps and Fort Hood 4th Infantry Division U.S. Army Fort Carson

Friends and families,
We have about two inches of fresh snow on the ground out here in southern Fort Carson! Our toes may be cold this morning, but spirits are high as we continue some excellent squad level training and prepare for live fires. Our cold weather training from December is being put to the test here at The Mountain Post and thanks to our very own Dakota Troop, hot show is being served twice daily! Our guys are killing it out here!

— Black Knight 6

OVERNIGHT TRAINING ALERT!!!

It has been almost a full year that we have seen our Soldiers away from families and out in the field for more than 1-2 nights in a row, but as the training cycle and tempo increases, please be aware longer duration training is templated on our long range training calendar.

Per our FRG calendar, Black Knight Troopers will head out to the field from early morning on 23JAN21 through the afternoon of 31JAN21. Select personnel will rotate in and out of the field from 31JAN-04FEB21 in support of C Troop's live fire ranges.

--Black Knight 6

Friends and Families,
Our Soldiers have been getting after it and kicking off the new year in Army style with some great training! Check out the event summaries below that cover an XM17 pistol range, a M240 machine gun range, and our full week of preparations to head to the field for eight days and train on team and squad situational training exercises and live fires! In case you missed our FRG calendar post, most of our Soldiers will be out in the field from 23-31JAN21. Additionally, select Soldiers will rotate in and out of the field from 31JAN21-03FEB21 in support of C Troop's live fire exercises.

--Black Knight 6

All Ivy Warrior Restaurants (Robert C. Stack, James R. Wolf and Warfighter) and LaRochelle Dining Facility offer grab-and-go only.

Hours for Jan. 22-28 are below.
Monthly schedules and locations are available on the Fort Carson website at https://www.carson.army.mil/warriorrestaurant.html.

In addition, the Outpost Kiosk, building 2061, is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends.

There's a lot of information swirling about the COVID-19 vaccines but not all of it is true. The following myths and facts address some of the top questions related to the COVID-19 vaccines. Learn more: https://san.fo/3sH7LgH

On this day of national community service, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy of compassion, justice and equality for all.

Dr. King dedicated his life to a dream of equality and challenged the nation to not judge people by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.

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Newly married couples or soon to be married couples, the Squadron Chaplain is executing a SCO mandated "Marriage matters" workshop. Please swing by his office if you have any future questions or link in with him over Facebook.

-Black Knight 6

Team,
Attached is the most up-to-date training calendar. As we ring in the new year, we hope to bring with it more opportunities to train our Soldiers so we are ready for any call our nation asks of us. If there are any questions, please don't hesitate to leave a comment here!

-Black knight 6

Looking for a way to start 2021 off the right way in a COVID-free environment at the comfort of not leaving the house?!? Lots of studios are starting to offer free online work out sessions via Facebook live or other means. If the winter blues is starting to hit you, keep active to stay healthy as a part of the pillars of health: mental, emotional, spiritual and PHYSICAL fitness!!!

--Black Knight 6

All to often I hear... “I just can’t remember to practice at home” or “I can’t remember what to do when I’m at home”.
I encourage home practice for everyone, but let’s be 💯 percent honest....it’s HARD!

⭐️ 2021 let’s build your home practice and create a habit. ⭐️

How? So glad you asked!
🧘🏼‍♀️ Start by joining the FREE 2021 home practice group (on the top of our page) 🌟 OPENS Dec 31!
🧘🏼‍♀️ Download and print the FREE daily color sheet in the documents section of the group or pick on up at the studio. 🖼
🧘🏼‍♀️ Each month we will share a “new” pose, with proper alignment & modification options.
🧘🏼‍♀️ Monthly obtainable challenges. 🏆 We promise not to get into super crazy poses.
🧘🏼‍♀️We will guide you with simple & short yoga routines...for FREE!

Join the group for accountability, join to learn how to cultivate your personal home practice, join to get a better understanding of poses and alignments, or join for prizes & giveaways!
Whatever YOUR reason, we can’t wait to help! 🤔 Did we mention it’s all FREE? Seriously, you can’t afford not to miss this!

Holiday gate closures

Gates 2, 6, and 19 will be closed Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day and training holiday. Normal hours of operation for gates 2, 6 and 19 are 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Team,
Excellent job in doing our part to help turn the trend downward. The percentage is less than half of what it was two weeks ago!!! As we get ready to come off of Holiday Block Leave (HBL), please ensure you are reviewing the FCCO Leave and Business Rules on the Fort Carson website. If you traveled to an area that is now considered a high risk zone, notify your chain of command and receive further instructions on how to properly sign in with staff duty and your next steps for returning to work. We do not wish to see the positivity trend turn upward after your well deserved time off. Continue to wear your mask 100% of the time while on and off post, wash your hands, and do not be afraid to get tested if you believe you are displaying all the symptoms of COVID-19!

--Black Knight 6

Team,
Please review some additional guidance from the Squadron Commander in the pictures below. This guidance captures brigade and division level directives for restriction of movement (ROM) and "Ready Week". Please let all of our Soldiers know as they get ready to return from Holiday Block Leave (HBL).

--Black Knight 6

Social Security Deferral The official website of the Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS)

UPDATE: No changes - 9 a.m. report time. If you have further questions about whether or not this applies to you please contact your Chain of Command or immediate supervisor.

Due to inclement weather Fort Carson has a delayed report time of 9 a.m. for Tuesday, Dec. 29. The Senior Mission Commander will make another decision at 6:30 a.m. on further mitigation measures.

Holiday gate closures

Gates 2, 6, and 19 will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas Day and training holiday. Normal hours of operation for gates 2, 6 and 19 are 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Team,
Make sure you take all proper precautions before leaving your home for the Holidays!

--Black Knight 6

Pipe freeze warning

With winter weather here, temperatures can drop below freezing suddenly.

Significant facility damage is possible if appropriate actions are not taken. Facility managers, building occupants and unit leadership are asked to ensure the following:
- Ensure all windows and exterior doors are closed.
- Keep all heating systems on even in unoccupied buildings (do not turn off any units). Set any self-adjustable thermostats to at least 55 degrees (barracks set to 60 degrees).
- Building occupants can call 719-526-5345, the Directorate of public Works (DPW) operations and maintenance contractor 24/7 service order desk, if their buildings are not heating properly.
- If there are any busted or leaking pipes noticed, call in a service order immediately to the DPW operations and maintenance contractor at 719-526-5345.

Three days in a row trending downward! Excellent job folks!

Team,
The 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rate in our area is trending downward for the second day in a row!!! Keep up the great work doing our part in helping the community! As we approach Holiday Block Leave (HBL), we encourage you to keep in mind all state and government restrictions, especially the limit of persons per household allowed to gather. Have fun over the holiday, but stay safe!

--Black Knight 6