A big THANK YOU to
@CSP_CSprings
for ensuring our
#4ID
& Fort Carson Soldiers make it home safely on the last leg of their redeployment. 1SBCT Soldiers returning from a deployment in Afghanistan, get a police escort, Jan 30, 2019. (
@USArmy
video by Spc. Vicens & Pfc. Rabahy)
WELCOME HOME - The commander of 4th Combat Aviation Brigade,
#4ID
, leads the formation during a homecoming ceremony at Fort Carson, CO, Feb. 26, 2019. The 4 CAB, 4th Inf. Div. deployed to Europe in June in support of Atlantic Resolve.
(
@USArmy
photo by Sgt. Sidnie Smith)
Deployed Soldiers often work 7 days a week & up to 17 hours a day. This work-load combined with a stressful environment can be mentally challenging. Watch how a
#4ID
Soldier stays resilient during his Afghanistan deployment. (
@USArmy
video by Sgt. James Dansie,
@UTNationalGuard
)
This past Sunday was a real thrill as Ivy Soldiers and Senior Leaders got in on the action at the
@Broncos
' Salute to Service game at
@EmpowerField
in Denver!
@NFL
showcased dedication to honor and connect with service members, veterans and their families.
Women have served the
@USArmy
since the Revolutionary War. Today, women serve in every career field in the Army & are critical members of the team. Join
#4ID
& Fort Carson in saluting them during
#WomensHistoryMonth
. More at:
(Video by Spc. Josh Hugley)
JOIN US LIVE TODAY on Facebook at 2 p.m. CST/1 p.m. MST for a Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) ceremony. Former
@USArmy
Cpt. Andrew Bundermann’s Silver Star Medal will be upgraded to the DSC in a ceremony at the University of Minnesota.
WELCOME HOME - A Soldier with 4th Combat Aviation Brigade,
#4ID
, returning from a deployment to Europe, reunites with his daughter, following a homecoming ceremony held at Fort Carson, Colorado, March 8, 2019.
(
@USArmy
photo by Spc. Robert Vicens)
Our brigades' command teams take the phrase "servant leader" to a whole new level!
.
Yesterday afternoon, senior leaders across the division visited our
Ivy Warrior Restaurants to serve their Soldiers delicious
#Thanksgiving
meals.
Today, our
@USArmy
Soldiers supporting
#4ID
in Poland met VCSA, Gen. Randy George, and SMA Michael Wiemer. 🇺🇸
Both met with leaders and
#Soldiers
who were recognized for their role in supporting a trained, fit, disciplined, and lethal presence across the theater.
ATHLETE - "The Army saved me, [It] gave me reason, discipline, dedication, and leadership. The Army gave me purpose; I felt important and like I am a part of a bigger picture."
#USArmy
athlete Naomi Graham,
@USArmy
World Class Athlete Program- WCAP
Welcome BACK to Normandy, WWII veterans! 🇫🇷🇺🇸
Today, 4️⃣2️⃣ WWII veterans from across the U.S.
@DeptofDefense
landed in France for the 79th anniversary of
#DDay
. It was a joyous welcome by the local French community, civic leaders, and current
#Soldiers
from 4ID and
@29thID
!
This M109A6 Paladin
#howitzer
put the "thunder" in the exercise Baltic Thunder. 💥
The exercise provided
@NATO
allies from Lithuania and Slovakia an opportunity to conduct fire missions and share best practices.
#SteadfastandLoyal
|
#StrongerTogether
Be still, be alert, be
#READY
!
#Soldiers
with the
@1stCav2bct
and
@NATO
have begun participating in
#CombinedResolve
18, a multinational exercise designed to assess units’ abilities to conduct combat operations effectively in a multi-domain battlespace.
Honoring history together: Ivy Soldiers and 4ID reenactors unite at Utah Beach to commemorate the courage and sacrifice of D-Day.
#NeverForget
#DDay80
#UtahBeach
Another successful 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 demonstration in
#Poland
with AH-64 Apaches!
@USArmy
aviators assigned to
@3rd_Infantry
supporting
#4ID
hosted Poland's Defense Minister
@mblaszczak
, the
@USAmbPoland
, and 4ID senior leaders as they witnessed the display of aerial firepower.
Over 4,000 Soldiers of the 1st SBCT completed a two week training exercise on Fort Carson. Upon completion of training and testing, they reported zero cases of COVID-19. The brigade is following the same mitigation measure as they prepare for training at
#NTCFortIrwin
.
Approximately 30 educators from the Nashville and Los Angles Recruiting Battalion visited U.S. Army Fort Carson to expand on the institutional knowledge of future recruiting initiatives.
EXPERTS - A Soldier with 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment,
@3ABCT4ID
, trains during a hand grenade range at a Camp Buehring, Kuwait. April 7, 2017, in preparation for Expert Infantryman Badge testing.
(
@USArmy
photo by Spc. Bronson Murphy)
#SoldierSaturday
Two Soldiers assigned to 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchu), 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, assault a simulated village during training.
The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson will be hosting a National Day of Prayer event at the Founders Field Parade Field at 12:00 p.m. on May 6, 2021. All the Fort Carson Chapels will be open for Prayer and Reflection from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
#SteadfastandLoyal
A VALENTINE'S DAY TO REMEMBER - Soldiers with the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade,
#4ID
, returning from a deployment to Europe, reconnect with their families during a welcome home ceremony, Feb. 14, 2019 at Fort Carson, CO.
(
@USArmy
video by Sgt. Asa Bingham & Pfc. Matthew Rabahy)
WELCOME HOME - A Soldier with Troop F, 6th Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade,
#4ID
, is reunited with her family during a homecoming ceremony at Fort Carson, CO, March 2, 2019.
(
@USArmy
photo by Sgt. Daphney Black)
Honoring the past, shaping the future.
Ivy Soldiers collecting sand from Utah Beach as a keepsake on reenlistment day, a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought here. 🇺🇸🇫🇷
#DDay80
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
From the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Family to yours.
What are you thankful for this year?
📸 Pvt. Cecilia Ochoa
#Thanksgiving
|
#ArmyLife
|
#StayREADY
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston speaks with Soldiers of the 1st SBCT, 4th Inf. Div., following the Ivy Challenge at Fort Carson, Colorado, Nov. 7. The event facilitated physical fitness to build cohesion and Esprit De Corps within the brigade and senior leaders.
Meet Staff Sgt. Eva Potter!👋
Potter's biggest inspiration in the
@USArmy
is her daughter! She is a third generation
#Soldier
and is continuing that legacy at
#DDay
in France as she strives to be a role model to her daughter and her Soldiers.
#BeAllYouCanBe
|
#StrongerTogether
Today, with our
@NATO
Allies, TF Ivy
#Soldiers
participated in ceremonies honoring Polish Armed Forces Day in Warsaw,
#Poland
. 🇵🇱
What an amazing day for
@USArmy
and
#NATO
service members to engage with the local community and support our Polish partners!
#StrongerTogether
10th Special Forces Group - Airborne is always READY.
The
@WestPoint_USMA
football team is READY.
Are you READY for the Army Navy Game?
#GoArmy
#BeatNavy
Meet Spc. Robert Bausman! 👋
Bausman is honoring
#DDay
in France as a 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐫! He says his biggest motivation is his younger brother who is attending OSUT at
@fortleonardwood
. Keep pushing each other!
#BeAllYouCanBe
|
#StrongerTogether
FORT CARSON, Colo. – The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson are requesting the public’s help in finding a missing Soldier.
Anyone with information about Aaron’s whereabouts is urged to contact Fort Carson Military Consolidated Police Dispatch at 719-526-2333.
HIMARs and other artillery pieces are staged at the European Rocket Artillery Summit. General Officers from 8 of 10 NATO Corps toured the static displays to understand the unique fires capability each system offers to an organization.
#StrongerTogether
@NATO
@VCorps
@4thInfDiv
#4ID
Soldiers apply running techniques learned during a Master Fitness Trainer Course, Oct 19 at McKibben Track. MFT instructors taught nutrition and exercise techniques the Soldiers will take back to their units to prevent injuries. (
@USArmy
photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Perkey)
Meet Spc. Ronald Brown! 👋
Brown joined the
@USArmy
to further his education and is currently representing the Ivy Division in France during the 79th anniversary of
#DDay
. What a privilege! 🇫🇷
#StrongerTogether
|
#BeAllYouCanBe
Throughout this week, over 400
#Soldiers
are challenging themselves in
#Poland
to earn the
#EIB
and/or
#ESB
!
They completed their preparation training and now onto the real test! Check back in throughout the week to see who makes it to the end. 💪
EXPERTS - A Fort Carson Soldier completes the final event of the Expert Field Medical Badge testing, the ruck march, April 19, 2019 at Fort Carson, Colorado.
(
@USArmy
photo)
Locked, loaded and geared up!
1-12IN,
@Warrior4ID
is all set for Squad Live Fires. After meticulous planning and intense rehearsals, these
#Soldiers
are ready to show the world the true meaning of
#BraveAboveAll
. 💪🔥
READY - A Soldier with 64th Brigade Support Battalion,
@3ABCT4ID
crosses the finish line of the Bataan Death March Memorial Ruck Marathon, a 26.2-mile event, at the 5 hours & 56 minutes mark on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, March 10, 2019.
(
@USArmy
photo by Sgt. Liane Hatch)
Members of the Bosnian military have been serving with our
#4ID
Soldiers for over 30 days at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan which means they can now wear the IVY patch and become true 4ID team members.
#SteadfastandLoyal
(
@USArmy
video by Sgt. James Dansie,
@UTNationalGuard
)
Who is READY to volunteer to become a leader - a RANGER?
Ranger School is one of the toughest training courses Soldiers can volunteer to attend.
@USArmy
Rangers are EXPERTS in leading Soldiers on difficult missions. Ivy 7 is looking for Ivy Soldiers that epitomize READY.
Boom! 💥
52BEB crushes Engineer Qualification Table 5, unleashing their top-tier skills in explosive style! 🔥
These Ivy warriors are the ultimate force, smashing through enemy barriers and bunkers with unmatched precision.
@Warrior4ID
Join us in celebrating Spc. Caitlyn Otero, a valued member of our Army family!
Today, she proudly promoted sergeant, continuing her dedicated service alongside her husband, Sgt. Andrew Otero.
#IvyPeople
|
#StayREADY
@RaiderBrigade
It's the evening before the 2024 Best Ranger Competition, and COL Ferris, the Division Deputy Commander and CSM Kupratty are down at Ft. Moore, GA encouraging 4ID's Best Ranger Teams
#8
and
#9
as they prepare to take on the competition. Way to go
#TeamIvy
at
#BestRanger
!
Some of you can taste this picture..
#EIB
and
#ESB
testing is over HALF WAY complete! Which
@USArmy
#Soldiers
will be left standing when the dust clears?
WELCOME HOME - A Soldier from 247th Composite Supply Company, 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade,
#4ID
reunites with his wife & daughter during a homecoming ceremony, April 13, 2019 at Fort Carson, CO.
(
@USArmy
photo by Sgt. James Geelen)
During D-Day, 13 specially recruited and trained Comanche Indians from the
#4ID
stormed Utah Beach.
PFC Larry Saupitty sent the 1st message in Comanche code. The coded message: “We made a good landing. We landed in the wrong place.”
#80DaystoDDay
@USArmy
@iii_corps
@FORSCOM
Today, MG David Doyle, previously assigned to U.S. CENTCOM, assumed command of the
#4ID
and Fort Carson during a Change of Command ceremony.
Welcome to the Ivy Division, sir!
#DidYouKnow
the Stryker was named in honor of two Medal of Honor recipients: Pfc. Stuart Stryker (WWI), and Spc. Robert Stryker (Vietnam). Due to these magnificent armored vehicles, our two Stryker brigades make the Ivy Division the best in the
@USArmy
!
#NationalMedalofHonorDay
***UPDATE***
Today, Pvt. 1st Class Aaron Frame was located and is safe. The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson sincerely appreciate the assistance of our communities and partnered agencies for their support with finding him.
The 2024 Best Sniper Competition is on! Sgt. Drummond and Sgt. Miller from 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team rush to engage targets at Fort Moore, Georgia. Way to go Team Ivy!
#LethalTeams
#BestSniper
#InfantryWeek
#PeopleFirst
means taking care of the local community!
This morning, Maj. Gen David Hodne and Command Sgt. Maj. Adam Nash served
#Thanksgiving
meals, prepared by Ivy Soldiers, to the local Colorado Springs community.
📸 : Sgt. Kelsey Simmons
There's nothing like that first hug HOME with family and friends! 👨👩👦
This weekend we welcomed back a few of our Ivy Division
#Soldiers
who have spent the last few months deployed in
#Poland
!
Say hello to this mother/daughter Airborne duo!
PVT Rylee Montague recently graduated from the
@USArmy
Basic Airborne Course, earning her wings on Nat. Airborne Day. Her mother, MAJ Kyle Meisner, also an Airborne Soldier, had the honor of pinning her.
#WomensEqualityDay
Great Job to all the Soldiers who honored the legacy of the 4ID Soldiers on D-Day by storming the training area, ducking barbed wire, navigating obstacles, and overall crushing the Utah Beach Division PT Event!
#SteadfastandLoyal
This morning the Ivy Division kicked off
#IvyWeek21
with the 4th Infantry Division run. Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane and Command Sgt. Maj. Adam Nash lead the run consisting of more than 15k Soldiers.
(Photo by Sgt. Gabrielle Pena, 2SBCT)
#SteadfastandLoyal
#IvySoldiers
READY - A Soldier with 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment,
@3ABCT4ID
works on becoming an EXPERT during a 9mm range focusing on technique and engaging targets at varying distances, May 10, 2019 in the CENTCOM area of operations.
(
@USArmy
photo)
POP QUIZ ‼️
What starts with an M, ends with "operations" and involves land, air, maritime, space and cyberspace capabilities? 🧐
Hint:
#4ID
is one of the
@USArmy
's marquee divisions focused on this specific
#Army2030
modernization.
#IvyMindset
|
#IvyTeams
|
@FORSCOM
Hooah! Let us proudly acknowledge and celebrate the exceptional achievements of Spc. Trace Bradford and Sgt. Elliot Mays, our new
#Soldier
and NCO of the Quarter for
@RaiderBrigade
! 🏅
Congratulations to our newest Ranger School graduates! All 5 completed the
#4ID
Pre-Ranger Program and all 5 went straight through class 011-19! Those not Airborne qualified start Airborne School today!!
#SteadfastandLoyal
WELCOME HOME - A military working dog assigned to 4th Combat Aviation Brigade,
#4ID
, returning from a deployment to Europe in support of Atlantic Resolve, is welcomed home during a homecoming ceremony, Feb. 5, 2019, at Fort Carson, CO.
(
@USArmy
photo by Pfc. Matthew Rabahy)