Tag: Schriever Space Force Base
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Impending government shutdown could affect thousands of local troops, federal employees
The end of the 2023 fiscal year is rapidly approaching, and with it, the increasing possibility of a government shutdown as Congress remains at an impasse on a federal budget. If members of Congress cannot agree on the appropriation bills that fund federal agencies before 12:01 a.m. Sunday, many government operations will come to a…
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Lawmakers applaud Colorado’s military intelligence gathering amid Ukraine invasion
Two federal lawmakers and intelligence committee members highlighted the important role some Colorado military installations are providing by gathering and sharing information among friends as Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine entered its ninth day. U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Denver) and U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) – chair of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence…
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Homeless veterans in Colorado Springs offered a hand up and a handout ahead of cold winter months
Rambo, a big, bushy 7-year-old German shepherd is a great companion for Michael Mitchell, an Army veteran who relies on his dog for peace of mind, safety and security. On Tuesday during the 23rd annual Stand Down for Colorado’s Homeless Veterans, it was Mitchell’s turn to give back to Rambo by getting him free veterinary care.…
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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…