Tag: Afghanistan
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Pueblo man held in Afghanistan for more than a year released, Taliban says
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities on Tuesday released American academic Dennis Coyle after holding him for over a year, with the foreign ministry saying the release came on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. A statement from the ministry said the academic researcher had…
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The aftermath of U.S. attack on Iran may hold the most peril | Vince Bzdek
As the U.S. once again makes the most serious decision a country can make — going to war — let’s pray our leaders have fully considered the day after. Now that the U.S. has come to Israel’s aid in its attack on Iran, sending our bombers and bunker-busting bombs to take out Iran’s underground nuclear…
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From bootleggers to Marines: Pentilla Vodka starts in Boulder
Two active-duty Marines set to provide a high-quality vodka for a low price
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Full Throttle: Colorado pilot has flown over 90 combat missions, stunt doubled for Tom Cruise in ‘Top Gun’
When “Top Gun” blew up theaters in 1986, Scott Kartvedt was there. Not just once, but at least 10 times with his fellow high school buddies, who dressed up in jeans, leather jackets and aviator glasses to imitate the famous on-screen characters — rivals Maverick and Iceman, played by Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer —…
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‘I left my soul behind:’ Afghan generals now based in Denver reflect 20 months after leaving home
As he stepped into a Royal Air Force C-17 transport plane on August 19, 2021, while chaos swallowed Kabul, Lt. Gen. Sami Sadat had a thought: What if he stayed behind and took his men into Kabul to kill as many Taliban fighters as they could? The decision would likely have meant death for him and…
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Sole Republican mayoral candidate wants to ‘Fight for Denver’s Future.’
Denver has not had a Republican mayor in decades. Andy Rougeot, a registered Republican and one of 17 others vying for the seat, seeks to buck that trend. With a solid 10% base of registered Republicans in Denver, there’s a solid chance Rougoet makes the June runoff, according to published reports. His campaign is one focusing…
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Q&A with Rep. David Ortiz | Finding his way
Rep. David Ortiz never imagined himself as a member of Colorado’s General Assembly, despite years of advocating for others. Nearing the end of his first term in office, Ortiz spoke about how he got to the state Capitol and his unique story of success. On June 21, 2012, while flying over the Khost province south…
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Colorado’s support effort underway for Afghan refugees
After months of life-shattering uncertainty and loss, an Afghan family of three sat at a dining room table to eat breakfast on a recent morning at a facility in Colorado with perhaps a sigh of relief to know they’re almost home. They are the first of around 1,000 Afghan refugees in an unprecedented state-run program…
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Trio of Colorado lawmakers voice concern over land and air dominance after 20 years of war
Colorado federal lawmakers expressed their concern Thursday with the U.S. military’s ability to maintain its dominance both on the ground and in space. With the U.S. military focused on wars in Iraq and Afghanistan the past 20 years, some Colorado leaders are worried foreign powers and potential threats including China and Russia have used the…
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Caring Coloradans offer help to Afghan refugees after Gazette story
There’s been an outpouring of support from Colorado families inspired by a recent Gazette story about a Colorado Springs veteran who has offered to open his home to a stranded Afghan woman. One woman, Deb Hood, volunteered money to fly the woman to the U.S. Others are wondering if they can help other Afghans left…