Fort Carson
ArmyColorado Springs, Colorado
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The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson builds and maintains combat ready expeditionary forces necessary to fight and win in complex environments as members of a Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational (JIIM) team or as a Mission C...
Housing & BAH
Housing options near Fort Carson include on-base family housing, privatized military housing, and off-base rentals in the Colorado Springs area.
BAH rates for the Colorado Springs, Colorado area vary by pay grade and dependency status. Check the Entitlements page or ask our AI assistant for personalized BAH estimates.
Base Services Directory
Schools
The Colorado Springs area offers a range of public, private, and DoDEA schools for military families. On-base schools (where available) and nearby off-base options will be listed here.
Contact the School Liaison Officer (SLO) at Fort Carson for help with school enrollment, records transfer, and special education services.
Medical
Fort Carson provides medical and dental care through its Military Treatment Facility (MTF). Services typically include primary care, pharmacy, immunizations, and specialty referrals through TRICARE.
Enroll at the on-base clinic as soon as possible after arriving. Off-base TRICARE network providers are also available in the Colorado Springs area.
Things to Do
The Colorado Springs, Colorado area has plenty to offer military families — from outdoor recreation and local dining to cultural attractions and family-friendly activities.
Check with MWR (Morale, Welfare & Recreation) at Fort Carson for discounted tickets, trips, and events exclusively for service members and their families.