Fort Carson - COP Keating
Not all markers serve as burial sites; memorials reflect an event and help tell the history of a place. Given the recent Memorial Day holiday, I wanted to reflect on memorials that can be found outside of Fort Carson. Located in southern Colorado Springs, Fort Carson was established in 1942 right after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The “mountain post” was named after scout and explorer Kit Carson. After World War II, Fort Carson was on the verge of closing until the onset of the Korean War resulted in a large expansion of activity. In the 1960s, more land was purchased for training in the Piñon Canyon area. According to the Military OneSource website ( militaryonesource.mil ), today, over 25,000 military members are assigned to Fort Carson. As one of five military installations in Colorado Springs, Fort Carson provides diversity and a large economic impact to the Pikes Peak Region. The mountain post supports more than 250 community events annually, such as parades, concerts, and fai...
