Colorado Springs: A Military Hub
Proudly Serving Those Who Serve
Colorado Springs is proud to be home to five major military installations. These bases are integral to our community's identity, economy, and history.
Major Installations
United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)
North COS • Education • TourismA premier institution for undergraduate education of Air Force and Space Force officers. The stunning Cadet Chapel and Visitor Center are major landmarks open to the public.
Visit Academy →Fort Carson (The Mountain Post)
South COS • U.S. Army • 4th InfantryLocated on the south side of the city, Fort Carson is known as "The Mountain Post." It is a major U.S. Army installation and home to the 4th Infantry Division.
Base Info →Peterson Space Force Base
East COS • Space Force • NORADLocated adjacent to the Colorado Springs Airport, Peterson SFB serves as the headquarters for United States Space Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
Learn More →Schriever Space Force Base
East Plains • GPS • Satellite OpsLocated east of the city, Schriever SFB is the "Master Clock" for GPS and handles satellite operations for the Department of Defense.
Mission Info →Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station
Southwest • Bunker • Command CenterFamous for its hardened underground bunker built inside Cheyenne Mountain, this installation supports NORAD and USSTRATCOM missions.
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