Tag: military
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Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered annual testosterone-deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve service members age 30 and older, which he says will help to maintain military readiness. But many medical professionals warn it might do nothing of the sort and instead could increase service members’ risk of infertility or other consequences if testosterone is…
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Colorado Springs area military events starting July 19
THROUGH JULY 31 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. SATURDAY 12th Annual Ranch Horse Roundup…
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Colorado Springs’ Auria showcases BORG training software meant to defend American space interests
Auria, a major space and defense company headquartered in Colorado Springs, showcased a flagship tool it has developed to keep satellite operators well trained. The tool fills a gap identified by a congressional committee as critical as the U.S. contends with increased competition and possible threats from China. Space is a critical part of daily…
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U.S. launches fresh strikes after Iran attacks ship
WASHINGTON/DUBAI – The U.S. military said it launched another round of strikes on Iran after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a container ship traveling through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. A series of attacks between the U.S. and Iran over the past several days led President Donald Trump to declare the end of…
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Colorado Springs area military events starting July 12
THROUGH JULY 31 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. TUESDAY Peterson Air Force Base 2026…
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Fountain-Fort Carson graduate wins 2026 Colorado Youth of the Year
Jasmine Toney lives her life by a single guiding principle: You get out of it what you put into it. That motto has served Toney through a series of triumphs and trials, and she credits it for her recent selection as the 2026 Colorado State Youth of the Year. The Military Youth of the Year…
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Colorado Springs area military events starting July 5
EVENTS THROUGH JULY 31 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. SATURDAY TAPS Colorado Springs Celebrity…
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Colorado Springs area military events starting June 28
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. JULY 11 TAPS Colorado Springs Celebrity Classic Dinner Show — headlined by Ned LeDoux to benefit Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, 4-8:30 p.m., Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower…
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Colorado Springs area military events starting June 21
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 the Purple Heart Trail Designation — 5-6 p.m., American Legion Post 2026, 3616 Jeannine Drive; legion209.org. SATURDAY Guns & Hoses City Slicker Rodeo — to…
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Colorado approves millions in tax breaks to more aerospace and defense companies
Aerospace and defense companies continue to be one of the largest industries hoping to win big economic incentives from Colorado. The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved more than $14.5 million in job growth incentives tax credits last week, with nearly all of it going toward military and space companies. The largest tax package went to…