Study Picks Fort Carson For New Aviation Brigade

FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) -- An Army environmental study says Colorado's Fort Carson is the best location for a new combat aviation brigade.

Members of Colorado's congressional delegation announced the findings Friday.

The Army concluded that it favors consolidating aircraft of up to one combat aviation brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington and creating a brand new combat aviation brigade at Fort Carson outside Colorado Springs.

A final decision on where to put the new brigade is expected after March 7.

If the Army picks Fort Carson, 2,700 new soldiers and 120 helicopters would begin arriving in October 2012.

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