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Saturday, June 01, 2013  According to the Department of Defense 29-year-old Staff Sgt. Joe Nunezrodriguez of Pasadena, TX died Thursday.

Saturday, December 15, 2012  The Fremont County Sheriff's Office said 27-year-old John Allen Dupree is accused of sexually assaulting his 26-year-old girlfriend twice in November at the girlfriend's parents home in western Fremont County.

Monday, December 10, 2012  A court martial has begun at Fort Carson for the death of Army Spc. Brandy Fonteneaux. The Texas native was found dead in her barracks last January.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  The men and women are expected to arrive around 5:30 p.m.

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.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  We are learning more about a Fort Carson soldier arrested last month for a series of crimes spanning two years. Thirty one-year-old 1st Lt. Aaron G. Lucas was arrested October 23.

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

Monday, September 17, 2012  Fort Carson has conducted a memorial service for a soldier from Oswego, N.Y., who died in Afghanistan.

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

Monday, September 03, 2012  Sad news out of Fort Carson Monday night. The Mountain Post said one of their soldiers died Sunday while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Saturday, June 02, 2012  Colorado Springs Police are investigating an overnight shooting that killed a Fort Carson soldier. It happened just before 1:00 a.m. Saturday at the Golden Cue Bar located at 2790 Hancock Expressway.

Friday, June 01, 2012  An extreme case of animal cruelty sends one Fort Carson soldier to jail after he admits to strangling dogs to subdue his homicidal urges.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  It is an addiction that can affect anyone at anytime. Over the past decade, prescription drug abuse and addiction has taken its toll on celebrities, athletes, and average Americans. In light of the statistics, the U.S. army is now stepping up their efforts to protect soldiers.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  Colorado's Attorney General John Suthers and Holly Petraeus visited Fort Carson Tuesday to speak with soldiers about their financial issues, and educate them on scams.