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Friday, February 22, 2013  Fort Carson says it would have to curtail training for soldiers who aren't getting ready to deploy if mandatory spending cuts take effect next week.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Fort Carson officials announced on Wednesday that they are prepared for near-term funding cuts.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Injuries from an IED attack last December killed a Fort Carson soldier on Sunday.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  The battle to prevent a $500 billion defense cut is heating up as the January 1st deadline approaches, with no congressional solution in sight.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  According to an early estimate the state of Colorado could lose 17, 000 jobs as a result of last year's debt deal.

Thursday, April 05, 2012  A soldier stationed at Fort Carson has been killed in Afghanistan.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Military bases will soon be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  A report released by the Pentagon says the number of reported sexual assaults at the nation's three major military academies rose in the latest academic year from one year earlier.

Monday, February 14, 2011  Some gay and lesbian graduates of the Air Force Academy predict the school will make a smooth transition when the military ends its "don't ask, don't tell" rule this year.

Friday, January 07, 2011  The Pentagon's plans to cut defense spending aren't expected to have a big immediate impact on Colorado Springs.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  The Defense Department says reported sexual assaults at the three military academies rose 64 percent in the 2009-10 academic year compared with the previous year.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  The Army and the Veterans Affairs Department are announcing a new research project on suicide in the military.

Monday, October 18, 2010  The Pentagon on Monday asked media organizations not to publish any classified war files released by the WikiLeaks Web site.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010  The Department of Defense announced Tuesday 20-year-old Spc. Pedro A. Millet Meletiche, who was part of the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, died in Afghanistan Sunday.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  China's drive to transform itself into a major military power is being pursued in a secretive manner that increases the potential for misunderstanding and military conflict with other nations, the Pentagon says in a new report.