Each and every day community members are reminded to stay vigilant to protect each other against threats, especially during Antiterrorism Awareness Month that recognizes the risk associated with terrorist threats while also educating Soldiers, civilians and Families.
“It’s a reminder for Soldiers, the community, our civilians, contractors, Family members and retirees, that if you see something, say something, and make sure it gets reported,” said Phill Edenfield, Fort Carson antiterrorism officer. “We’re their first line of defense for anything that could be a potential terrorist attack.”
According to a 2025 FBI report there were 217 active shooter incidents in the United States from 2021 to 2025. The report listed 382 people killed and 690 people injured as a result of these incidents.
What can the community do to help protect each other? Edenfield said the biggest thing community members can do is report what’s going on.
“It's better safe than sorry. From a protection side and law enforcement side, we always want to make sure incidents get reported,” said Edenfield.
Threat indicators include supporting terrorist organizations, expressing hatred of American culture or government, sending large amounts of money to people in foreign countries, purchasing bomb making equipment and posting comments on internet platforms that promote use of force against the United States.
With the recent popularization of drones, it’s important to be aware of local regulations.
Fort Carson is a “No Drone Zone,” meaning no areas on post are authorized for drone operations.
“If you see a drone, report it. If you see a drone on the ground, don’t pick it up, don’t touch it, report it to the military police,” said Cathy Howell, antiterrorism officer.
Edenfield also stressed the importance of reporting off post as well.
“We have the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) so if any information were to come in and somebody said, ‘Hey, we have this individual reported to us concerning this individual off post,’ we will report it to the JTTF,” said Edenfield.
Community members can report suspicious activity by calling the military police at 719-526-2333/5615, emailing the Rocky Mountain Field Office at [usarmyfortcarsonusacicregioniiirmfo@army.mil](mailto:usarmyfortcarsonusacicregioniiirmfo@army.mil) or contacting Army iSALUTE at 1-800-CALL-SPY (1-800-225-5779) or visiting [www.usainscom.army.mil/isalute](http://www.usainscom.army.mil/isalute).
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FORT CARSON, COLORADO, US |
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