Your Name (if you would like it to appear):
Mrs GI Joe
Base Name: Ft Carson
Base Location: Colorado Springs Colorado
How long have you been here? (give years
please, ex. 2003-present) 1
What is housing like? On-post? (waiting list,
conditions, etc.) Off-post? Any areas to stay away from? Average
price to rent or buy? Off post and we own.....100,000 + for houses
Rate the PX & Commissary. They are ok PX could
be better but they are building a new one
Activities on base? Yeah there are some
Active Spouses Club? Yes there is one
Things to do in area? Lots and lots I love it
here
School System? So far so good but we are
almost done
Any colleges in area? I hope not or else the
kids will stay home lol
Jobs? (on post and off) Lots of job depending
on what you want to do. More on the non-technical or professional
side. If you want a career that's a little harder
Favorite aspect of this base/surrounding
city? the mountains
Least favorite aspect? the whole town lol I am
from Denver and I miss the city
Local websites? (base, chamber, newspaper,
schools, etc.)
Any other tips? Its cold here even in summer sometimes
Always carry a jacket and a sweat shirt.