Tag: Schriever Space Force Base
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Meridian fire: Evacuation order lifted at 9:30 p.m. as crews gain 70% containment
The evacuation order for the Meridian fire was at 9:30 p.m. Thursday night as fire crews gained 70% containment, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office announced. The fire is now estimated to be 2,500 acres, down from the over 3,000 it encompassed earlier in the day, according to the office. Smoky air and some flame in…
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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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Space Force Guardians train for conflict in Europe during large-scale exercise at Schriever Air Force Base
What if a U.S. satellite was hit by a cyberattack? Guardians recently tackled the hypothetical, but possible scenario and other major potential threats to satellites that are critical for communications and navigation during the Space Force’s version of a two-week war game at Schriever Space Force Base. The simulated space conflict pit space aggressors’ squadrons,…
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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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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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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…