Tag: Congressman Jeff Crank
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Fort Carson soldiers served inadequate meals at the National Training Center in California
Fort Carson soldiers were served inadequate meals while training in June at Fort Irwin in California, home to the National Training Center. U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado Springs, raised the issue with the Army after hearing from a specialist. “Valid concerns were raised over the quality of meals at a multinational exercise Fort Carson soldiers…
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Reserve squadron at Air Force Academy may close, bill proposal requires closer look to preserve flight training
A provision in the annual must-pass defense bill may require the Air Force to reconsider winding down a reserve unit focused on helping cadets learn to fly and determine how to replace the pilots’ expertise if they left. “We ought to give every cadet the opportunity to fly and try and decide if that’s a…
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Prominent Republicans express concern over troop drawdown in Germany
President Donald Trump’s recent announcement that the United States will pull more than 5,000 troops out of Germany prompted a critique from Republicans who lead the powerful House and Senate Armed Services Committees. “Any significant change to the U.S. force posture in Europe warrants a deliberate review process and close coordination with Congress and our…