FORT CARSON, Colorado – More than 5,000 Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson mustered on Pershing Field today to kick-off Iron Horse Week 2016 during a installation run led by commanding general, Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Crosby, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson. The run marked the beginning of Iron Horse Week, Aug. 1-4, a four-day celebration of the Iron Horse Division’s history, camaraderie and esprit de corps. During the week of friendly competition and warrior events, Soldiers prove their mettle earning tournament to champion thei
FORT CARSON, Colorado – More than 5,000 Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson mustered on Pershing Field today to kick-off Iron Horse Week 2016 during a installation run led by commanding general, Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Crosby, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson. The run marked the beginning of Iron Horse Week, Aug. 1-4, a four-day celebration of the Iron Horse Division’s history, camaraderie and esprit de corps. During the week of friendly competition and warrior events, Soldiers prove their mettle earning tournament to champion their units toward the overall objective of earning the Iron Horse Division Commander’s Cup. Events include basketball, flag football, softball, ultimate Frisbee, combatives, combat swim, golf, marksmanship, medical stakes and orienteering. The week of fun concludes Thursday with unit barbecues and a USO-sponsored concert featuring contemporary country western performer, Josh Turner. ( Army photos by Sgt. 1st Class Jason E. Epperson / 4th Inf. Div. Public Affairs Office) Iron Horse Week 16 kicks off 160801-A-RK974-186
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