4ID and Fort Carson History

Question 1

Tell me about 4ID History

Answer 1

The 4th Infantry Division, known as the “Ivy Division,” was formed in 1917 and has a long history of serving in major conflicts.
In World War I, it fought in battles like the Meuse-Argonne Campaign.
During World War II, the division landed at Utah Beach on D-Day, helped free Paris, and fought in the Battle of the .

In Vietnam, it operated in the Central Highlands and fought during the Tet Offensive.
More recently, the division served in Iraq, capturing Saddam Hussein during Operation Red Dawn, and in Afghanistan, focusing on counterinsurgency.

The 4th Infantry Division continues to serve as a vital component of the U.S. Army, adapting to modern warfare while upholding its storied legacy.

Question 2

Tell me about Fort Carson History

Answer 2

Established in 1942 after Pearl Harbor, Fort Carson was built on land donated by Colorado Springs and named in honor of Gen. Kit Carson.

Originally supporting World War II training for over 100,000 troops and various units, it became a permanent installation in 1954 and grew to 140,000 acres, plus the 237,000-acre Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site.

Fort Carson continues to provide vital training, community support, and deployable forces, maintaining its legacy as a key Army installation for over 50 years