Tag: National Guard
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Senate approves bill that moves space-focused National Guard units, Polis says Air Force refused to negotiate
The Senate approved the annual defense bill Wednesday that moves National Guard units into the active-duty Space Force after facing opposition from every governor in the country. The Senate-approved National Defense Authorization Act moves two of the seven space-focused National Guard units in Colorado, the 137th Space Warning Squadron, based in Greeley, and the 138th Electromagnetic…
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A six-step plan for keeping Space Command in Colorado | Vince Bzdek
Two short months and a lifetime ago, U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs celebrated its fifth birthday after expanding from “a rag-tag band of about 100 people” when it was reestablished in 2019 to a fully operational headquarters employing 1,700 people today. This week, the Command looks to be at risk of interrupting operations and…
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Veterans Day closures and events around metro Denver
The winter season kicks off this weekend with Veterans Day, closing various government buildings, schools and other services in observance of the federal holiday. Monday marks Veterans Day — the holiday celebrating U.S. veterans that was initially established in 1919 as the first anniversary of the end of World War I. And, like any federal…
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Remembering those ‘that gave all’: Colorado Freedom Memorial in Aurora honors fallen servicemen
The Colorado Freedom Memorial Foundation and City of Aurora start the holiday weekend with the Colorado Remembers ceremony
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Colorado National Guard training with Jordanians as conflict persists in the Middle East
As conflict persists in the Middle East, the Colorado National Guard is playing a key role in maintaining America’s partnership with Jordan, a U.S. ally in the region. Colorado National Guard members were in Jordan last week training with Jordanian units, during one of the 35 annual training events organized between the local guard and…
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Colorado Air National Guard celebrates 100 years of aviation
From biplanes to F-16s and possibly, one day, F-35s or F-15EXs, the Colorado Air National Guard (COANG) celebrated 100 years of defending the skies they call home Sunday. During a “family day” celebration, a silver, World War II era P-51 Mustang in COANG markings parked next to an F-16 in a special, Colorado-themed livery, and…
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Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose honored with monument at Colorado Capitol
The rumble of decades old radial engines, followed by the crack of rifles rendering a military salute and the ever mournful “Taps” set the stage for the dedication of a monument to Colorado’s own Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose. Rose was noted for his bravery, leading troops from the front during World War II and being,…
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Judge tosses lawsuit over military’s reprimand of officer in Black Lives Matter protest
After the Colorado National Guard walked back its discipline of an officer who protested for racial justice in Denver, a federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit on grounds that the underlying legal controversy has ended. Alan Kennedy was a part-time Colorado Army National Guard captain in May 2020 when Minneapolis police murdered George Floyd, prompting…
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Want to catch a fireworks show in Colorado this weekend? Here’s where to go
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The skies above Denver and across the state are set to boom and sparkle with twinkling colors this holiday weekend, as firework displays are scheduled across the state in honor of Independence Day. Firework shows will begin on Friday and continue through Monday. Here’s a…
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Veterans, military members to get free admission to Colorado state parks Thursday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In celebration of Veterans Day, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free admission to all state parks for veterans, active-duty military and members of the National Guard on Thursday. Veterans and military members can receive the free admission by showing proof of military service. The…