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Colorado Springs Military Relocation GuideBrand new and resale homes, townhomes and condos for sale near Fort Carson, The US Air Force Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base, and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station.Links for VA Loans, Base Allowance for Housing, and Military Relocation.FORT CARSON
Fort Carson Area Homes and Real EstateThe Fountain Valley Area is a favorite area for military families and its located directly east of Fort Carson. The Fountain Valley MLS area includes the towns of Fountain, Widefield and Security, Colorado. Several new home builders are active in the area, and home prices are lower than some other parts of Colorado Springs. You'll find many brand new and recently built single-family homes and townhomes in this area. The Southwest / Broadmoor Area is directly west of Fort Carson in Colorado Springs - Broadmoor includes the most expensive homes in all of Colorado Springs in the neighborhoods west of Highway 115 which are also in Cheyenne Mountain School District 12. Homes on the east side of Highway 115 are directly north of Fort Carson and they are much less expensive; they're in Colorado Springs Harrision School District 2. The Powers Area is also favored by many Fort Carson families, and its about 20 minutes from Fort Carson, directly north of Peterson Air Force Base. This area is well-liked for home values, schools, community, and the attractions along thge rapidly growing retail corridor on Powers Boulevard. Much of the Powers Area is in Falcon School District 49. US Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy offers a four-year program of instruction and experience designed to provide cadets the knowledge and character essential for leadership, and the motivation to serve as Air Force career officers. Each cadet graduates with a bachelor of science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. Course of Study:
Cadets are exposed to a balanced curriculum that provides a general and professional foundation essential to a career Air Force officer. Special needs of future Air Force officers are met by professionally oriented courses, including human physiology, computer science, economics, military history, astronautics, law and political science.
The core curriculum includes courses in science, engineering, social sciences and humanities. Cadets take additional elective courses to complete requirements for one of 25 major areas of study. About 60 percent of the cadets complete majors in science and engineering; the other 40 percent graduate in the social sciences and humanities. Some of the most popular majors include management, astronautical engineering, international affairs and political science, history, behavioral science, civil engineering, aeronautical engineering, electrical engineering and engineering mechanics.
US Air Force Academy
Faculty Composition:
The majority of the academy's nearly 600 faculty members are Air Force officers. They are selected primarily from career-officer volunteers who have established outstanding records of performance and dedication. Each has at least a master's degree and more than 35 percent have doctorates.
In addition to imparting knowledge, each faculty member must assist with the development of character and qualities of leadership essential to future Air Force career officers and the motivation of service to country. To provide greater contributions by a diverse faculty, the academy has several distinguished civilian professors and associate professors who serve one or more years. Officers from other services are members of the faculty as well, and a small number of officers from allied countries teach in the foreign language, history and political science departments. Distinguished civilian and military lecturers also share their expertise with the cadets during the academic year.
US Air Force Academy Area Homes and Real EstateThe Northgate, Briargate, and Northwest Areas are closest to the Academy. And Academy District 20 Schools are found in these areas. In addition, have a look at homes in the Tri-lakes / Monument Area for homes on treed lots. The Powers Area is about 20 minutes from the Academy, and it is popular for home values, schools, community, and the rapidly growing retail corridor along Powers Boulevard. Peterson Air Force Base
Peterson Air Force Base Area Real EstateThe Powers, Falcon, and Black Forest Areas are popular choices for Peterson families. The Briargate Area is favored by many families for the Academy District 20 Schools, and also for the new home communities Wolf Ranch, Cordera, Cumbre Vista, and Pine Creek. Schriever Air Force Base
Schriever Air Force Base Area Homes and Real EstateSchriever AFB is located ten miles east of Colorado Springs. The closest areas to Schriever AFB are Powers, Falcon, and Black Forest. The new home community at Claremont Ranch (Falcon MLS area) just northeast of Peterson AFB is the closest commute possible (other than rural locations). The communities at Woodman Hills and Meridian Ranch (located in the Falcon and Black Forest MLS areas) offer an easy back-road commute to Schriever AFB. For families seeking to live in Academy District 20 Schools, the eastern part of the Briargate Area, and the new home communities Wolf Ranch, Cordera, Cumbre Vista, are longer commutes but still possibilities. Also, for higher-priced homes, some families choose the Southwest / Broadmoor Area and the "back-door" commute to Schriever AFB via Bradley Road. Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station
The Cheyenne Mountain Complex is known as Cheyenne Mountain Mountain Air Force Station (CMAFS). CMAFS is host to four commands: North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). CMOC serves as the command center for both NORAD and USNORTHCOM. It is the central collection and coordination center for a worldwide system of satellites, radars, and sensors that provide early warning of any missile, air, or space threat to North America. Supporting the NORAD mission, CMD provides warning of ballistic missile or air attacks against North America, assists the air sovereignty mission for the U.S. and Canada, and if necessary, serves as the focal point for air defense operations to counter enemy bombers or cruise missiles. In addition, CMD also provides theater ballistic missile warning for U.S. and allied forces. In support of USSTRATCOM, CMD provides a day-to-day picture of precisely what is in space and where it is located. Space control operations include protection, prevention, and negation functions supported by the surveillance of space. CMD is truly one of the most unique installations in the world. Apart from the fact that it is housed 2,000 feet underground, CMD is also different from most military units because it’s a joint and bi-national military organization comprised of over 200 professional men and women from the Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, and Canadian Forces. Operations are conducted in seven centers manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The centers are the Air Warning Center, Missile Correlation Center, Space Control Center, Operational Intelligence Watch, Systems Center, Weather Center, and the Command Center. Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station operator, (719)474-1110 or DSN 268-1110. "AF MOVE" provides installation directory by state, moving tips, online brochures, terminology and definitions. Also provides information on inbound, non temporary storage, claims, personally procured transportation, privately owned vehicles, firearms, etc. Cheyenne Mountain Area Real EstateCheyenne Mountain Air Force Station is located in Southwest / Broadmoor Area, which is the most expensive and one of the most beautiful residential areas in all of Colorado Springs and also features Cheyenne Mountain District 12 Schools. For more moderately priced homes, the Fountain Valley Area is close by and very popular. Military Relocation: VA Loan links
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Active duty or retired military? Visit our sites www.Fort-Carson.com, Peterson-AFB.com, www.Schriever-AFB.com or US-Air-Force-Academy.com. Contact us by email at bruce@columbia-properties.com or linda@columbia-properties.com
© Copyright 2010, Columbia Properties Residential Brokerage LLC. Licensed by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Division of Real Estate. Home prices and listing data based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR® Services Corp. (RSC). RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by RSC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Sales data based on information from the (Colorado Springs) El Paso County Assessor's office and sales figures do not show seller concessions if any.
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Fort Carson, the "Mountain Post," is located just south of Colorado Springs at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Colorado Springs' unparalleled beauty and mild climate make it a gateway to a wide variety of outdoor activities. Many internationally-known ski areas, some of the nation's most scenic parks and finest hunting and fishing areas are located within a short drive. Fort Carson military families also have easy access to the many cultural attractions of Colorado Springs and the bright lights of Denver. Fort Carson is located 60 miles south of Denver on Interstate 25, exit 135, or Nevada Avenue (State Highway 115), Exit 140A. The Colorado Springs Airport is currently served by 9 airlines and is located about 10 miles from Fort Carson. Fort Carson's elevation is above 6,000 feet and some newcomers experience slight fatigue at first. Because of the high elevation, all new personnel are allowed 30 days to adjust to the altitude and to reach the Fort Carson fitness standards.
Peterson Air Force Base is home of the 21st Space Wing, the Air Force's only organization responsible for worldwide missile warning and space control. The men and women of the 21st Space Wing, Team 21, work throughout the Colorado Springs area in what is known as the Peterson Complex--Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base and Cheyenne Mountain Air Station--as well as 26 locations in 4 countries around the globe.
In addition to their operational missions, Team 21 serves as host unit of the Peterson Complex for four major military headquarters--North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Northern Command, Air Force Space Command and Army Strategic Command--as well as the 302nd Airlift Wing (Reserve) and many tenant units from other major commands.
Peterson Air Force Base is adjacent to and east of Colorado Springs off U.S. Highway 24. Colorado Springs is the second largest city in the state and has a population of approximately 500,000 people. Colorado Springs also hosts the United States Air Force Academy to the north and Fort Carson to the south. The Colorado Springs Airport, which shares runways with Peterson, services the area with direct connections to a wide variety of major cities. Peterson Air Force Base operator, (719)556-7321 or DSN 834-7321.
Schriever Air Force Base is one of the newest bases in the Air Force. Schriever AFB is the home of the 50th Space Wing, the Space Innovation and Development Center, the Missile Defense Agency's Joint National Integration Center, 310th Space Group and numerous tenant organizations.
The 50th Space Wing's mission provide combat effects to the warfighter, to include precision navigation and timing and secure satellite communication, through command and control of DOD satellite systems. The other units at Schriever also perform space missions. Schriever AFB is unique in that it has no flightline and no aircraft mission.
Some of the services normally provided at most Air Force bases are not available on Schriever; however, Peterson AFB is a full service base, offering base housing and other support functions.
More than 6,200 personnel work on Schriever AFB, located approximately 10 miles east of Colorado Springs. Schriever Air Force Base operator, (719)567-1110 or DSN 560-1110.
