Tag: military
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Space Force acquisition office arrives from L.A., bringing focus on testing and training
As the Department of Defense works to reform its troubled procurement process, one of the powerful new Space Force portfolio acquisition executives is settling into Colorado Springs. Col. Richard Beckman arrived in town in early August and will oversee an office of 300 people responsible for purchasing new training and test systems, personnel management infrastructure,…
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Nearly $1 billion in Space Force test and training work coming to Colorado-connected companies
The Space Force is seeking advanced training systems to ensure Guardians remain on top of complexities in space, which is increasingly becoming a contested environment. It has tapped 15 companies to develop the National Space Test and Training Complex Innovative Technology and Engineering’s Space Test and Range (NITE-STAR). All of the companies listed in a…
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Historic flight of three airworthy World War II dive bombers to take place Thursday
The National Museum of World War II Aviation will raise hell over Colorado Springs on Thursday morning as part of a historic flight of three World War II-era airplanes. The flight features three SB2C Helldivers, the only airworthy examples of the dive bomber anywhere in the world. It’s being billed as a “once-in-a-lifetime” event by…
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Colorado Springs area military events starting Aug. 16
THROUGH SEPT. 7 The Money Museum Free Admission — to all active-duty military personnel, National Guard, Reserve members and their families, 818 N. Cascade Ave.; tinyurl.com/22h4c7jt. FRIDAY-SATURDAY Salute to American Veterans Rally — with the 39th annual POW/MIA Recognition Ride, parade, vendors, live music, guest speakers, beer gardens and more, Cripple Creek. Go online for…
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Fort Carson garrison commander says staff cuts created ‘uncertainty and fear’
The Fort Carson garrison commander departed Wednesday after what he described as a difficult 18 months for installation and garrison staff. “I know the last 18 months has been marked by profound uncertainty and fear, but you weathered the storm with unmatched resilience. Where others might have faltered, you have demonstrated remarkable strength,” said Col.…
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Colorado Springs area military events starting Aug. 9
THROUGH SEPT. 7 The Money Museum Free Admission — to all active-duty military personnel, National Guard, Reserve members and their families, 818 N. Cascade Ave.; tinyurl.com/22h4c7jt. AUG. 21-22 Salute to American Veterans Rally and Festival — with the 39th annual POW/MIA Recognition Ride, parade, vendors, live music, guest speakers, beer gardens and more, Cripple Creek.…
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Colorado Springs area military events starting Aug. 2
THROUGH SEPT. 7 The Money Museum Free Admission — to all active-duty military personnel, National Guard, Reserve members and their families, 818 N. Cascade Ave.; tinyurl.com/22h4c7jt. FRIDAY Dedication Ceremony for Purple Trail Designation — 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 209, 3613 Jeannine Drive; legion209.org. SATURDAY Purple Heart Day — honoring the courage, sacrifice and service…
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Fort Carson soldiers develop app to plan convoys as part of Next Generation Command and Control
Planning the details of a military convoy with numerous vehicles, personnel, weapons, radios and other details can take a platoon leader three days. In addition to plotting a safe route, leaders need to map out checkpoints to track the convoy’s progress, assign personnel, and track all the weapons and gear. Capt. Christopher Reif, a software…
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Colorado Springs area military events starting July 26
THROUGH FRIDAY Homes for Our Troops Fundraiser — For every Patriot Burger, $1 will be donated, Bubba’s 33, 5807 Constitution Ave.; bubbas33.com. THROUGH SEPT. 7 The Money Museum Free Admission — to all active-duty military personnel, National Guard, Reserve members and their families, 818 N. Cascade Ave.; tinyurl.com/22h4c7jt. AUG. 7 Dedication Ceremony for Purple Trail…
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Trump says U.S. troops deaths ‘a shame’ but necessary to prevent Iranian nuke
President Donald Trump said that the deaths of U.S. troops in the war with Iran were “a shame” but portrayed it as a necessary sacrifice to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Trump said the two soldiers killed in Jordan on Friday gave their lives for a greater cause, speaking with the New York…