Tag: Peterson Space Force Base
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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 lawmakers lean in to block U.S. Space Command move
Three Colorado federal lawmakers highlighted their push to keep U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs amid meetings at Pikes Peak region military bases Thursday. Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet was joined by Colorado Springs Republican U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn and Aurora Democratic U.S. Rep. Jason Crow for a bipartisan show of support to stop the…
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Troops must get COVID-19 vaccine, Pentagon orders
All troops will soon be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Pentagon announced Monday afternoon. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will request a waiver for the mandate from President Joe Biden by mid-September unless the U.S. Food and Drug Agency fully approves the Pfizer vaccine ahead of then, which Austin said is likely. “Get the…
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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…