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Tuesday, December 11, 2012  The final main body of the 4th BCT returned Tuesday after being re-deployed to support Operation Enduring Freedom in February.

Monday, November 26, 2012  There is no place like home for a group of Fort Carson soldiers, who returned to the Mountain Post just in time for Christmas. The approximately 250 soldiers are with the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  After 9 months in Afghanistan approximately 200 soldiers will make their way back to the Mountain Post in a two-day welcome home celebration.

Monday, November 12, 2012  A happy homecoming for hundreds of Fort Carson families Monday, as the Mountain Post welcomed home approximately 250 soldiers.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Soldiers at the Mountain Post honoring two of their own killed last week while fighting in Afghanistan.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Fort Carson held a homecoming ceremony for 150 military police soldiers Wednesday.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Fort Carson officials said two of their own died in Afghanistan over the weekend.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Friends and family gathered at the Air Force Academy's Cadet Chapel Monday morning to remember a local airman who died three weeks ago when his plane crashed in Africa.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Soldiers from the 576th Engineer Company returned to Fort Carson Friday after a four-month deployment to Afghanistan.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  Nearly 200 Fort Carson soldiers were welcomed home Wednesday.  Soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team have been in Afghanistan for the past six months.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  The Department of Defense has announced the death of a Fort Carson soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Monday, December 20, 2010  Taliban show their reach with attacks on Afghan security forces in north and Kabul, killing 13.

Monday, November 22, 2010  Story updated with photos. Sgt. Jason T. Smith from Colorado Springs died in Afghanistan Friday, according to the Department of Defense.

Friday, October 15, 2010  The Department of Defense confirmed three Fort Carson soldiers died in Afghanistan while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010  Family and friends welcome home more than 200 soldiers returning from Afghanistan.