Tag: communications
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Fort Carson soldiers run Indonesian exercise, refine communications tech
Fort Carson soldiers are overseeing an expansive military exercise in Indonesia while honing new communications technology for the Army. More than 4,700 personnel are participating in the annual training, known as Super Garuda Shield 2026, taking place across several regions of Indonesia and featuring infiltration drills, firing of Stinger missiles, cyber exercises and amphibious maneuvers.…
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Fountain teen receives ‘911 Hero’ award for quick thinking during medical emergency
When Damien Demmert walked into the Fountain Fire Department on Thursday afternoon, he was greeted with a standing ovation from a group of emergency responders and communications personnel who had gathered to honor the 17-year-old for his quick thinking and calm demeanor in responding to a medical emergency. Demmert, a rising senior at Fountain High…
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Investment and innovation expected across the defense community in town
Investment and innovation are on the horizon for the defense community in Colorado Springs over the coming year. In December, the Missile Defense Agency selected 2,100 companies to compete for work on Golden Dome through a contract known as SHIELD or Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense. The contract has set aside $151 billion for…