SCHOOLS
Fort Carson is served by Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8. Three elementary schools and a middle school are located on post.

Patriot Elementary School serves children in preschool through fifth grade. For more information call 382-1460.
Mountainside Elementary serves preschool through fifth grade. For more information call 382-1430.
General Creighton Abrams Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade. For more information call 382-1490.
Fort Carson Middle School serves sixth through eighth grade. For more information call 382-1610.
Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Fountain. For more information call 382-1640.

Several school districts serve the communities surrounding Fort Carson: 

Colorado Springs School District 11, (the largest) 520-2000
Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 (northwest of post), 475-6103 
Harrison School District 2 (southeast side of Colorado Springs region), 579-2000
Widefield School District 3(east of post), 391-3000 
Falcon School District 49, (east of Colorado Springs), 495-3601 
Air Academy School District 20 (north Colorado Springs, schools are located on the U.S. Air Force Academy), 260-0604 
Manitou Springs School District 14, 685-2024

There are also several private schools in the area. For additional information contact Fort Carson School Liaison Office, located in Bldg. 1518, at 526-2301.

CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES,
YOUTH EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES
Kindergarten-12th grade and post-secondary school liaison services can assist Families with public, private or home school issues. Youth Education Support Services can assist with public, private or home school matters. Located in Bldg. 1518, Youth Education Support Services has information concerning Colorado Springs and El Paso County schools and Pueblo County Schools, surrounding community schools, private schools, home-school information, scholarship and post-secondary education information. For details call 526-2301 or 526-3362.

CYS Services Youth Education
Liaison Services offers Youth Sponsorship training, Youth Sponsorship council. The liaisons also provide home school programming and support the Youth Action Council, PCS and grade advancement transition assistance and post-secondary education preparation information. CYS Liaison Education and Outreach Services (CLEOS) provides information on all schools serving Fort Carson and off Post. They also provide information on transitioning from one district to another and between elementary and middle school and middle and high school. For more information call 526-2301.

CHILD, YOUTH AND SCHOOL SERVICES
Fort Carson Child, Youth & School Services provide a variety of programs and services to children ages 6 weeks to 18 years. Programs and services are based upon the growth and development of your child and meet national and Army standards. Regardless of the program, length of stay, or age of your child/youth, the service is based upon age-appropriate practices.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Registration for any Child, Youth & School Services program consists of full-day services for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years and hourly care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. The part-day preschool program is for children ages 3-5. Morning and afternoon sessions are available Monday-Friday. The Child Development Centers located on the installation are as follows:

The East Child Development Center, located in Bldg. 6058 on the corner of Nelson and Martinez, provides full day services only. The East Child Development Center is open Monday through Friday from 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration for all CYS Services programs is located in Bldg. 1518; please call 526-1100/1101 for information. The West Child Development Center, located at Bldg. 6060 on Coleman, provides full day care services. The West Child Development Center is open Monday through Friday from 5:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Registration for all CYS Services programs is located in Bldg. 1518, please call 526-1100/1101 for information. The South West Child Development Center across from golf course building at 7790 Titus Blvd. is hourly care and part day preschool. The South West Child Development Center is opened from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration for all CYS Services programs is located in Bldg. 1518; please call 526- 1100/1101 for information.

The South East Child Development Center is located in Bldg. 2765 on Womack Street inside Gate 20 and is a full day care center. The South East Child Development Center is opened from 5:45 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration for all CYS Services programs is located in Bldg. 1518; please call 526- 1100/1101 for information.

The North Child Development Center, Bldg. 4355 on Funk Avenue inside Gate 3 is a full day care center. The North Child Development Center is opened from 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration for all CYS Services programs is located in Bldg. 1518; please call 526-1100/1101 for information.

FAMILY CHILD CARE
Army certified Family Child Care homes are available on and off the installation. FCC providers offer age-appropriate activities in a homelike environment. The small group size allows children to develop close relationships with caregivers and other children. FCC provides oversight and extended care for single and dual military parents. The FCC office is located in Bldg. 5510, on the corner of Harr and Ellis. Registration for all CYS Services programs is located in Bldg. 1518; please call 526-1100/1101 for information.

KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
The kindergarten program includes a before- and after-school daycare service for kindergarten children. Transportation is provided from the center to on-post schools. Services are provided in Bldg. 5510 (Circle) from 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration for all CYS Services programs is located in Bldg. 1518; please call 526-1100/1101 for information.

SCHOOL AGE SERVICES
Before- and after-school programs for youths in grades K-5 are provided in Bldg. 5510 (Circle and Rectangle) located on Harr. Transportation is provided to and from on-post schools. Hours of operation are from 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Full-day services are available for days when there is no school. Boys and Girls Club programs and 4-H are incorporated into School Age Services programming. Full day Camps are available during school breaks. School Age Services is now offering "Open Recreation" every Saturday in Bldg. 5510 Circle from noon to 5 p.m. for children in grades 1-5. Registration for all CYS Services programs is located in Bldg. 1518; please call 526-1100/1101 for information.

YOUTH CENTER
The Youth Center is located on the corner of Ware and Normandy Road in Bldg. 5950. This center offers a variety of programs and special events for middle and high school youth. Programming includes sports, fitness and health options; life skills; citizenship; leadership opportunities; arts; recreation; and leisure activities. Registration for all CYS Services programs is located in Bldg. 1518; please call 526-1100/1101 for information.

CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES
SPORTS & FITNESS
The child and youth sports & fitness program provides recreational and educational programs that are fun, safe and nurturing. Participants are given an opportunity to learn and experience the fundamentals of sports, fitness and a variety of team and individual activities. Motor skill development aids younger children, fitness opportunities abound for middle and high school students and a child and youth nutrition and health program serves the needs for all.

Character education is a key component of the sports, fitness and nutrition program that encourages fair play, responsibility, good sportsmanship and respect. Registration for all CYS Services programs is located in Bldg. 1518; please call 526-1100/1101 for information.

CHILD, YOUTH, & SCHOOL SERVICES CENTRAL
REGISTRATION
Information and registration for any CYS Services program is located at Bldg. 1518. Registration is free. Please call 516-1100/1101 for information.

CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES
MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT
During mobilization and deployment Child, Youth, & School Services provides free child care support for Families. Your Family Readiness Group Leader or Rear Detachment can provide you with a list of benefits for your Family during the mobilization and deployment. To utilize any of the CYS Service programs your children must be registered with CYS Services. Information and registration for any CYS Services program is located at Bldg. 1518. Registration is free. Please call 516-1100/1101 for information.

RESOURCE AND REFERRAL OFFICE
If you need overnight, weekend, full-day, part-day or drop-in childcare and prefer a home environment, the Resource and Referral Office is available. The RRO makes referrals for full-time childcare to licensed day care homes at Fort Carson. Children ages 4 weeks to 2 years may use resource and referral services. For more information call 526-1100/1101. For more information and registration call 526-2680.

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
Army Community Service invites active duty military, their Families, retirees and Department of the Army civilians into a world of education, opportunity and discovery, while offering services which promote self-reliance, resiliency and stability during war and peace. Programs and classes are designed to fit the diverse and mobile community. The main facility is located next to the commissary on Wetzel Avenue in Bldg. 1526. The ACS Readiness Center is fully accredited. It is a state-of-the-art facility that contains the following core programs: ACS Volunteer Corps; Family Enrichment Programs including the Army Family Action Plan and Army Family Team Building; Mobilization and Deployment; Employment Readiness; Financial Readiness; Army Emergency Relief; Mayoral Program; Information and Referral Program; Soldier and Family Readiness Program; Exceptional Family Member Program; and Relocation Readiness Program.

Join the ACS team at the Family Readiness Center or its sister location at the Family Connection on Barkeley Avenue (Bldg. 1354). ACS hosts several special events and classes throughout the year. Call 526-4590 for details.

VOLUNTEER CORPS
The Fort Carson Army Volunteer Program can connect you with volunteer opportunities to meet new people in interesting and varied settings to grow personally while gaining a sense of accomplishment.

Army Community Service has a place for you to contribute to the community, learn new skills, meet others, make new friends and plan out your future career path. Volunteer opportunities are varied and can meet diverse interests such as administrative, teaching classes, serving as community mayors, sewing baby bundles, serving as victim advocates or consumer advocates, welcoming new Families and helping others find jobs. For more information on volunteering or to join the ACS Volunteer Corps call 526-8303/1082.

FAMILY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS: ARMY FAMILY
ACTION PLAN/ARMY FAMILY TEAM BUILDING
The Army Family Action Plan identifies and recommends solutions to Soldier and family generated issues that affect the quality of life of the total Army family. An annual conference is held at Fort Carson each fall. Members of the community become involved in the AFAP Conference by serving as delegates, volunteer facilitators, recorders and administrative assistants.

The Army Family Team Building program improves personal and family readiness preparedness to enhance overall Army readiness through training workshops. AFTB prepares all of America's Army—Soldiers (active, Reserve and retired), Department of the Army civilians, and family members of all these groups—to function at the highest level in varied situations with minimal support. AFTB classes are offered on a regularly scheduled basis. There is also a Family Readiness Academy with classes and resources to fit the military lifestyle. To learn about participating in the AFAP Conference or AFTB Program call 526-4590.

MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM
ACS Mobilization and Deployment Readiness assistance is provided for active duty, Reserve and National Guard Soldiers and their Families. The Family Readiness Program assists units and their Families in preparing for deployment. Operation READY pre deployment briefings are scheduled through individual units.

Family readiness group leader and rear detachment training are conducted on a regularly scheduled basis to ensure leadership is prepared for challenges of Army family life due to mobilization and deployments.

Family Assistance Information forms are available to Reserve and National Guard Soldiers during the Soldier Readiness Program process. Information such as family members, spouse, next-of-kin, special needs, medical problems, identification card and pay options are collected. Family Assistance sheets are mailed to the military installation closest to family members to facilitate assistance while the Soldier is deployed. Call the ACS Center for more information or to schedule family readiness classes or briefing, 526-4590

ACS FAMILY READINESS ACADEMY
A ACS invites you to discover the opportunities offered by Fort Carson ACS Family Readiness Academy which partners with the Army Community Service, the Mountain Post Wellness Center and the American Red Cross. The curriculum offers numerous ways to seek self-development, independence, enjoy self-sufficiency and improve personal well-being. Staff is dedicated to providing customers with the most current resources and training opportunities, especially for Soldiers and their Families. Courses offered by the academy provide knowledge and tools needed to meet the challenges of military life. Classes on how to buy a car, parenting and support groups, marriage enrichment, Army Family Team Building, "Carson Cares," resume writing, interviewing techniques. Better yet, all courses are free of charge. Explore the Fort Carson Family Readiness Academy for ways to improve your quality of life, meet new and interesting people and learn how to make smart choices.

EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM
The ACS Employment Readiness Program, located in Bldg. 1526, provides assistance and self-development workshops to military Families. The mobile lifestyle can restrict an Army spouse or dependent opportunities for employment and career advancement. The program is designed to assist the military family to find and secure employment. Employment information is available for opportunities with: Civil service (appropriated fund employment); Non-appropriated fund employment in recreation facilities, childcare and other areas; government agencies including state, city and county; contract positions within Fort Carson and the community; and local companies in the surrounding communities. Employment readiness also offers a variety of self development workshops, training, counseling, seminars and job fairs. Here are a few of the offerings: resume/Resumix writing; career assessments; interviewing techniques; dress for success; building a career portfolio; and computers for beginners. All workshops are provided in English and Spanish. Information is also available on local colleges, universities, educational programs and scholarships. The Employment Readiness Program office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. For more information call 526-0452/0467.

FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM
The ACS Financial Readiness Program provides professional financial counseling service to Soldiers and family members. Services include budget counseling, financial planning and investment options, personal finance seminars and classes. Screening and registration for federal, state, county and city assistance programs are also available. All services are provided free of charge. Assistance with consumer complaints and resolution of issues concerning local businesses is another service offered. Free CARFAX (used vehicle history) reports can also be obtained through the Financial Readiness Program. Appointments for Financial Readiness Programs are required and may be scheduled by calling 526-4590.

ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF
Army Emergency Relief provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers - active and retired - and their dependents, when there is an established need.

Assistance is available for food, rent, utilities, emergency travel, vehicle repair and funeral expenses. AER also gives undergraduate level education scholarships, based primarily on financial need, to children of active duty and retired Soldiers.

AER cannot help pay for nonessential items; finance ordinary leave or vacation; pay fines or legal expenses; help liquidate or consolidate debt; assist with home purchases or improvements; help purchase, rent or lease vehicles; cover bad checks or pay credit card debt. Requests for assistance from active duty Soldiers must begin with unit command financial noncommissioned officers. For more information call 526-4783. For emergencies after duty hours call the Fort Carson Emergency Operations Center at 526-3400 or the American Red Cross at (877) 272-7337.

FAMILY CONNECTION
The ACS Family Connection is a place for Families to gather information about Fort Carson and the Colorado Springs community, to meet new friends, to borrow household items from the ACS loan closet and to find out how to make the most of the Mountain Post. The Family Connection maintains a family-friendly facility for Soldiers and family members to take advantage of programs designed specifically for transitioning Families: a play area for children, Internet access, the Carson Cares Spouse Orientation for all new spouses, welcome packets and a home buyer's workshop.

The Family Connection is located in Bldg. 1354, 6070 Barkley Ave. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call the Family Connection for more information at 526-1070.

MULTICULTURAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
& CITIZENSHIP/NATURALIZATION
This ACS Relocation Readiness Program is designed to assist foreign-born family member. The program offers the following: English as a second language classes, the German support group, Korean support group and Hispanic support group.

Citizenship and naturalization application forms are available on post. The office provides information about the citizenship and naturalization process and works closely with the INS to assist Soldiers and family members. For more information call ACS at 526-4590.

INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PROGRAM
The ACS Information and Referral Program provides information about services available to Fort Carson Soldiers and family members. Information and Referral services provide the Army with a link to federal, state and community assistance programs. For information call 526-4590.

SOLDIER AND FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM
The ACS Soldier and Family Readiness Program promotes individual, couple and family wellness by offering a comprehensive program that includes awareness, education and prevention to prevent family violence. Classes are offered to commanders, troops, professionals and the community. Prevention and support services include: New Parent's Support Program (home visitation); child safety education; nurturing parent programs; single parent support; play group; infant massage; cooperative parenting and divorce; Boot Camp for New Dads; Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program; various life skills seminars; and victims advocates for domestic violence or sexual assault. The 24-hour victim advocate pager number is 577-3171. For more information call 526-4590.

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM
The ACS Exceptional Family Member Program is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated medical, educational, housing, community support and personnel services to Families with special needs. Those required to enroll in the program include Soldiers on active duty (including Army Reserve and active Guard Reserve), and National Guard personnel serving under authority of Title 10, United States Code. The EFMP improves Soldier and family quality of life without affecting promotions.

Participants must enroll in the program when they have a family member, regardless of age, who requires medical services for a chronic condition, received ongoing specialist care; has mental health concerns/psychological needs; receives educational services under an individualized education program; or receives services under an individualized family services plan. The program is designed to assist the Army Personnel Office in making assignments to ensure that needed services are available at the receiving command before the assignment is made. The EFMP also provides advocacy, information and referral, PCS assistance, childcare assistance through the special needs resource team and assistance with accessible housing. Soldiers with known or suspected exceptional family members must report to the EFMP coordinator for instructions and enrollment procedures. For information call 526-4590.

AMERICAN RED CROSS
The American Red Cross at Fort Carson has two offices. The main office is located on the first floor of the DFMWR building, Bldg. 1217, Room 114, the corner of Ellis and Specker Ave. The telephone number is 526-2311. The volunteer office is located at Evans Army Community Hospital, Bldg. 7500, Room 1033. The telephone number is 526-7144. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Services include:
Emergency communication:
In the event of an emergency critical accident, illness or death in a service member's immediate family, the Red Cross should be notified at once. The Red Cross will verify the situation and relay emergency leave requests, if necessary, to the proper military authorities. It is up to commanding officers to decide whether or not to grant leave. For assistance call the Services to Armed Forces Center at (877) 272-7337.

Access to emergency financial assistance: When an emergency arises that requires the presence of the service member or his or her family, the Red Cross may provide access to an interest-free loan or grant for travel expenses. These funds are made available by the military aid societies. They may be authorized for other emergencies as well and are disbursed on the basis of need. Referrals to specialized sources of help are also available to service members and their Families. This service is provided on behalf of Army Emergency Relief after duty hours. For assistance call (877) 272-7337.

Volunteer services:
Many volunteer opportunities are available including service at Evans Army Community Hospital, post dental clinics, main office or local chapter. Disaster assistance and CPR/first aid courses are provided by Pikes Peak Chapter. Call 632-3563. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

These Red Cross services and more are available to service members and their Families 24-hours a day, 365 days each year. For more information about the Red Cross call 526-2311 or the Pikes Peak Chapter at 632-3563. Visit the Web site at www.redcross.org or www.pparc.org.

ARMY CAREER AND ALUMNI PROGRAM CENTER
The Army Career and Alumni Program Center is located in Bldg. 1118, Room 133, on the corner of Ellis Street and Chiles Avenue, entry is through the rear of the building only. The ACAP offers assistance to transitioning personnel and their Families through individual counseling, referrals to other agencies both on and off post, that provide services relating to the transition process. In addition, the ACAP Center counselors facilitate a half-day workshop on resume writing during the Department of Labor's Transition Assistance Program. Visitors to the ACAP Center will find transition materials to include: employer hiring days, job fairs and education expos, computerized job search capabilities to include Internet access, a comprehensive library of transition-related books, and a staff to assist patrons with their needs.

The ACAP Center is open Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For information or to schedule an appointment call 526-1001/1002.

LEGAL SERVICES
The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate provides two primary services for Soldiers and their Families. The first is the Army Legal Assistance Program and the second is the Army Claims Program. The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate is located in Bldg. 6285 on Woodfill Road. For information call 526-5572.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE
The Fort Carson Legal Assistance Office provides legal assistance to all Soldiers, retirees and their family members. Services include preparation of wills, powers of attorney and simple adoption paperwork.

We also offer counseling and provide advice for individuals dealing with landlord/tenant, family law and consumer issues as well as counsel and represent Soldiers going through Medical and Physical Evaluation Boards.

The office is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are closed for lunch every day from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling Thursday at 9 a.m. Walk-in appointments are available on Monday and Thursday with sign-up at 12:30 p.m.

The Legal Assistance Office offers a divorce/separation briefing Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and Thursday at 2:30 p.m.  Attorneys are not available on Friday. For more information call 526-5572/5573.

ARMY CLAIMS
The Fort Carson Staff Judge Advocate Claims Office is responsible for processing all claims for damage or loss of personal property, including privately owned vehicles, due to military shipment or storage, as well as damage or loss of property occurring on post when the loss is considered "incident to service."

To file a claim for shipment or storage damage or loss, bring the pink form (DD Form 1840/1840R, Notice of Loss or Damage) to the Claims Office, Bldg. 6285, Woodfill Road, within 70 days after delivery of your shipment.

Other losses should be immediately reported to the Military Police (MP). Attach the MP Report to your claim file for processing as soon as possible thereafter.

The Claims Office is open from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are closed Federal and Training Holidays. For more information, call 526-1355.

ARMY CONTINUING EDUCATION SERVICES
A full range of educational opportunities is available for Soldiers and adult family members. High school diplomas or college degrees may be earned in a wide variety of career fields. For Soldiers, unit education counselors are the place to start in pursuing educational goals. Professional education counselors work at the unit level in the Skill Development/Education Center located in Bldg. 1117, on the corner of Ellis Street and Specker Avenue. For more information call 526-8070.

ID CARDS AND DEERS
The Fort Carson ID card section is located in Bldg. 1042, O'Connell Blvd., Room 326. Family members need a marriage certificate, birth certificate or an old ID card for their ID card application. Military and civilian employees are issued their CAC at the same location. Operating hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office is closed for all federal holidays and open on training holidays, but with limited staffing. All military family members of active duty, retired or deceased Soldiers must be enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment System prior to receiving non-emergency medical care. Family members must be enrolled by their sponsor. For information call 526-8423.

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
Fort Carson offers diversified worship services and religious activities including workshops, religious education for all ages and special ministries. Programs are designed to meet the special needs of Soldiers and the military family. Services on post include Roman Catholic and general Protestant services, Protestant Contemporary services, Gospel services, and Wiccan gatherings. Fort Carson also has a Native American Sweat Lodge, using traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies led by local Native Americans and is open to all Fort Carson personnel and their family members. Chaplain activities are coordinated through the Command Chaplain's Office, located in Provider Chapel. For more information call 526-5279.

PROVOST MARSHAL
The Fort Carson Provost Marshal's Office operates a proactive program to discourage crime and maintain a high quality of life on post. The program is operated by the Physical Security/Crime Prevention Branch located in Bldg. 2757, Barkeley Avenue. For more information call 526-2158/9726.  Crimes, traffic accidents and disturbances should be reported to the military police desk located in Bldg. 2700, or by calling 526-2333.

CHECK CASHING
The Fort Carson Main Exchange located in Bldg. 6110 at Flint and Chiles Avenue will cash personal checks up to $300 per day and temporary checks of $100 per day.

Government checks, money orders and cashier's checks in amounts up to $500 are also cashed. The Fort Carson Main PX accepts MasterCard, Discover and Visa credit cards for purchases only. For more information on check cashing call 576-4000.

ARMED FORCES BANK
The Armed Forces Bank main office is located in Bldg. 1512, at Founders Plaza. Hours of operation are Monday, Friday and paydays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Driveup service is available Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Post Exchange branch office is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The bank has eight automatic tellers located on post and is part of the Plus System, giving customers access to their accounts nationwide. For more information call 576-6601 or (800) 755-2769.

SECURITY SERVICE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Security Service Federal Credit Union has a branch office on post at Bldg. 1513, Founders Plaza. The credit union is open to all active duty and retired military, Department of Army civilians and their Families. The credit union offers a full range of banking services worldwide. Hours of operation for the lobby are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-up window hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 576-6401.

POST NEWSPAPER
The office of the post newspaper, The Mountaineer, is located in Bldg. 1430, 6101 Wetzel Ave., Room 123. The newspaper is published weekly on Friday (Thursday when a federal or training holiday is Friday). The Mountaineer staff seeks stories about Fort Carson Soldiers, civilians, units and Family members. For more information on The Mountaineer, call 526-4144.

Limited free classified ads are run in The Mountaineer for Soldiers, Family members and civilian employees of Fort Carson selling their own personal property (no businesses). To place an ad, clip the coupon in the back of the newspaper, fifill it out and bring it to The Mountaineer offifice or mail it to the publisher at the address listed on the form. The Mountaineer staff cannot answer questions on advertising as that is the responsibility of the publisher. For more information on advertising only, both classified and business ads, call the Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group at (719) 634-5905.

An online version of The Mountaineer can be viewed on the publisher's Web site at www.csmng.com, which also prints newspapers for the US Air Force Academy, Peterson Air Force Base and Shriever Air Force Base.

SHOPPING ON FORT CARSON
MAIN POST EXCHANGE
The Fort Carson Main Post Exchange is located in Bldg. 6110, Martinez Street. It provides customers a variety of services under one roof. It includes the PX, barber shop, beauty shop, GNC, flower shop, Abba Eye Care and military memorabilia. The food court offers Taco John's, Charlie's Steakery, Burger King Xpress, Robin Hood Sandwiches and Anthony's Pizza. PX hours are Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information call the PX at 538-5737 or the food court at 576-5661.

THRIFT SHOP
The Community Thrift Shop, located in Bldg. 1919 on Specker Avenue south of the Special Events Center, sells used merchandise in good condition to Soldiers, Department of Army civilians and their Families. Sales are open to the public. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. For information on consignments call 526-5966.

MINI MALL
The Mini Mall is located in Bldg. 1510 on Chiles Avenue. Facilities located in the Mini Mall include the furniture and sporting goods store, 576-6313; Military Clothing Sales Store, 576-2586; alterations shop, 576-4304, laundry/dry cleaning, 576-0054; barber shop, 576-8013; Laundromat; Enterprise Car Rental, 576-0727; UPS store, 527-6800; military memorabilia, 527-0835, Glad's Barbecue, 576-1851; and the AAFES administrative offices, 576-6174.

CAR CARE CENTER
The main post Car Care Center is located in Bldg. 1515 on the corner of Chiles and Prussman Avenue. Call 576-6570.

SHOPPETTES AND CLASS SIX STORE
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service operates three shoppettes on Fort Carson. The Gate 20 Shoppette and Blimpies, 576-3163, are located in Bldg. 3600 on Magrath; B Street Shoppette and Burger King Xpress, 576-1803, are located in Bldg. 900 on Magrath; and the housing shoppette, 576-7923, is located in Bldg. 5940 on Ellis. The Class Six Store, 576-6531, is located next to the commissary in Bldg. 1524.

MILITARY CLOTHING SALES STORE
The Military Clothing Sales Store is located in the Mini Mall, Bldg. 1510, on Wetzel Avenue. The store is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number is 576-2586.

U-HAUL
U-Haul is located in Bldg. 980 next to the B Street Shoppette. Call 527-9836.

SNACK BAR
Irma's Place is located in Bldg. 1851 and is open from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call 576-6485.

COMMISSARY
Fort Carson's Commissary is located in Bldg. 1525. This benefit provides 30 percent savings to patrons. It is open seven days a week. Hours of operation are Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early bird shopping is available Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; and Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Call 524-9800.

USED CAR SALES FACILITY
Located in the parking lot between Alternate Escapes and Kentucky Fried Chicken, this facility may have the vehicle you're looking for. If you're interested in selling your vehicle, this is the place to show it off. For more information or a permit to place your vehicle in this area, contact the Auto Craft Center, Bldg. 2427, or call 526-2147. Hours of operation are Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.