Tag: Peterson Air Force Base
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Federal infrastructure money to help alleviate PFAS, lead in Colorado water
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Hundreds of thousands of Coloradans exposed to drinking water tainted by lead from aging, corroded city pipes or so-called forever chemicals, will see clean water faster thanks to a historic infusion of $500 million from the federal government. The money, largely from the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is being funneled through the Colorado Department of…
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Report on forever chemicals shows minimal risks to Security-Widefield residents
Contamination caused by forever chemicals in the water and soil in the Security-Widefield area has been well mitigated after multi-million dollar efforts, according to an analysis by a health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The forever chemicals were caused by the historic use of firefighting foam at Peterson Space Force…
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Bennet, Hickenlooper urge U.S. Air Force to address ‘forever chemicals’ contamination in El Paso County
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado’s two U.S. senators on Friday urged the U.S. Air Force to address water contamination from “forever chemicals” in El Paso County. In a letter, U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper said polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has contaminated the Widefield aquifer, which provides drinking water to thousands…
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Colorado Air National Guard wing gets new commander
The Colorado Air National Guard’s 140th Wing will see a shuffle in leadership Sunday as a new colonel assumes command. After two years at the helm of the lead Air National Guard wing, Col. Micah Fesler will hand the 140th over to his vice commander, Col. Christopher Southard, during a change of command ceremony scheduled…
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Peterson, Schriever and Cheyenne Mountain renamed to reflect space missions
Colorado now has the largest contingent of military installations named for the new space service branch after a renaming ceremony Monday at Peterson Space Force Base. Republican U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn takes selfies in front of a sign with the new name for Peterson Air Force Base. A ceremony was held Monday at what is…
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New missions equal new names for Peterson, Schriever and Cheyenne Mountain military installations
Colorado will soon be home to the largest contingent of military installations named for the new space service branch when Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station are renamed Monday to better reflect their space roles. Peterson Space Force Base, Schriever Space Force Base and Cheyenne Mountain Space…
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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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Colorado Air National Guard breaks ground on space facility
The Colorado Air National Guard’s 138th Space Control Squadron will soon have a permanent facility to call its own, after a groundbreaking ceremony last month on Peterson Air Force Base. The squadron was created in May 2019 and is one of a few deployable space units in the air and space forces. It is part…
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Analysis: Army vet Kendall well-positioned for Space Command decision | Tom Roeder
The Biden administration’s pick to lead the Air Force is a West Point graduate well-versed in the high-tech demands of the Space Force. Frank Kendall III, nominated last week as Air Force secretary, was one of the first Obama-era officials to warn of China’s growing military prowess. As the Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer, he worked…