Author: Mary Shinn
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Attorney General files lawsuit to block Space Command move
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced Wednesday he is seeking a court order to block Space Command from moving to Alabama from Colorado Springs. The decision to pursue legal action, arguing that President Donald Trump’s decision is unconstitutional, concerned the Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC and Colorado Springs Republican Congressman Jeff Crank, while the state’s…
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DOD’s move to narrow definitions of bullying criticized, lauded in Colorado
As the Department of Defense implements Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recently announced directives to overhaul the complaint processes and narrow the definition of bullying and hazing, critics worry the changes could discourage troops from coming forward to report wrong-doing, while supporters say it would invigorate America’s “military culture, ethos and standards.” To drive home the changes,…
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DOD to narrow definitions of bullying, hazing, shorten timelines for investigations; critics worry fewer troops will come forward
As the Department of Defense implements Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recently announced directives to overhaul the complaint processes and narrow the definition of bullying and hazing, critics worry the changes could discourage troops from coming forward to report wrong-doing. To drive home the changes, Hegseth sent out a memo Monday entitled “The Warrior Ethos and Standards at…
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Few Colorado Springs reservists apply for part-time Space Force work, commander says model presents challenges
The commander of the only Air Force Reserve wing dedicated to space said in a recent online address he sees challenges with the Space Force’s new model for part-time jobs — one of the career options for hundreds of local airmen as their unit winds down. Under a 2024 law, space-focused Air Force reservists can…
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Colorado Springs-based Falcon AeroLab helps students discover the skies
Mitchell and Doherty High School students climbed into single-engine planes Wednesday morning for a smooth ride through a clear morning — flights that instructors hope will inspire a lifelong love of flying. Doherty High School junior Erin Manchester was among 13 students who went flying with Falcon AeroLab instructors and she got the chance to…
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Space Force guardians key in bombing Iran, future training calls for aggressor satellites
Space Force guardians played a critical role in ensuring B-2 Spirit stealth bombers hit three Iranian nuclear sites with bunker-buster bombs in June by providing navigation and ensuring the planes could come and go safely. The leader of Space Operations Command, Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr., highlighted their contribution during the Air Space and…
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Hegseth sparks debate on combat standards, female vet says generations worked for integration
While addressing military leaders last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reopened the debate nationally on women in combat. Among other announcements, Hegseth said that anyone in a military combat role must meet the “highest male standard.” “When it comes to any job that requires physical power to perform in combat, those physical standards must be…
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Air Force, Army recruiting exceeds goals, enlistees trend older
After struggling to draw in enough fresh recruits, the Army and the Air Force saw their investments in policy changes, new programs and pay attract more than enough new enlistees this year. Mitchell High School senior Noah Ogilvie expects to be among new recruits next year since he has already started the paperwork to enlist.…
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Air Force Academy, Peterson and Schriever to see closures during shutdown
The Air Force Academy and Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases announced Wednesday that some functions are closed because some civilian employees are furloughed. The academy announced on its website that the planetarium will not host any public shows and its visitor center will not be staffed. The center will be open for the public…
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Crow joins call for limiting Trump’s war powers after third missile strike
After the U.S. launched a third missile strike against an alleged drug trafficking vessel Friday, Colorado Democratic Rep. Jason Crow joined Senate Democrats on Monday in a call to end military action against cartels without congressional approval. “The illegal flow of drugs into the U.S. is a huge problem. But President Trump does not have…