Tag: Veterans
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Aurora VA job fair Saturday
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System is holding a hiring fair on Saturday for people interested in positions in healthcare and public service. The hiring fair runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center auditorium and concourse, 1700 N. Wheeling St, Aurora, according to a…
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Servicemembers and families raise awareness for veterans at Freedom Fest
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The day after Colorado marked its 149th birthday, military veterans and their families recognized the occasion their own way. Beginning as early as 6:30 a.m. Saturday, the Colorado Veterans Project’s Freedom Fest played host to…
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National Guard F-16s to fly over Colorado on Memorial Day
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As many Coloradans will be celebrating veterans from the ground on Monday, a few active troops will also be honoring them from the air. In celebration of Memorial Day, the 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard will be conducting flyovers with four F-16…
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‘Life can be good again’: Local program brings healing to vets, military families through animal therapy
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save When Gillian Sirles came to the Remount Foundation nine years ago, she had survived multiple suicide attempts. Sitting on a picnic table outside the horse stables at the Air Force Academy, Sirles recounts her story of survival. Decades earlier, the Navy welder was discharged for…
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Delayed surgeries. A mass staff exodus. A culture of fear. New IG reports outline issues at Colorado VA hospital
The Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Aurora stopped all cardiac surgeries for 11 months amid an exodus of clinical staff and leadership problems that created a culture of fear. That is according to two VA Office of Inspector General reports released last week. The documents outlined the problems that led to numerous clinical leaders…
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Veterans job fair slated this week in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save briefly Veterans job fair slated this week in Springs A job fair for veterans will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday at The Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., on Colorado Springs’ south side. Software and cybersecurity company to expand in Pikes…
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Audit uncovers numerous issues in Colorado’s veterans service program
Colorado is failing to adequately plan for, supervise and support its veterans service program, according to a performance audit released on Wednesday. As of last year, there were around 388,000 veterans living in Colorado. These veterans rely on state service officers to help them obtain benefits and resources, such as pensions, disability compensation, medical care…
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Second chance for a Colorado veteran thanks to breakthrough IT training program
Quasey Vinson gave his kindergartner a taste of a faraway place. “Could you possibly mix pineapple juice with apple juice?” he asked the waitress. “And a mahi-mahi taco?” asked Tyrese, who is missing his two front teeth. Vinson ducked his head at the extra expense. “One mahi-mahi please and the rest chicken.” The request was…
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Veterans, military members to get free admission to Colorado state parks Thursday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In celebration of Veterans Day, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free admission to all state parks for veterans, active-duty military and members of the National Guard on Thursday. Veterans and military members can receive the free admission by showing proof of military service. The…
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Veterans offered free rides to get vaccine, booster
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Veteran Affairs Eastern Colorado Health System is offering free rides through Uber and Lyft for veterans, their spouses and caretakers to get the COVID-19 vaccine or booster. The service is offered through its ride-sharing agreement that began in October that gives homeless veterans housing resources,…