Tag: Norad
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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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Colorado Springs at 150 years | The military’s impact on growth and development
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. There was no social distancing…
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History of Space Command in Colorado Springs: Timeline
May 6, 1942 The Army establishes Colorado Springs Army Air Base at the city’s municipal airport. The city leased the land to the military for in-kind considerations. That deal continues today, with Peterson Air Force Base troops acting as the Colorado Springs Airport’s fire department. It is the only Pikes Peak region military base to…