Tag: national guard
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100th Missile Defense Brigade welcomes first-ever female commander
When Col. Dani Williams was commissioned into the Army in 1999, she hadn’t planned on making a career of it, she said. “It was the support of my husband and my dad that encouraged me to stay past the initial four to five years,” Williams said. “Then one great opportunity after another came up. I…
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House committee approves blocking unilateral transfer of space-focused National Guard units
The House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment Wednesday that will require the Air Force to work with state governors on the transfer of space-focused National Guard units. The Air Force had planned to unilaterally transfer space-focused National Guard units into the Space Force, drawing opposition from the governors of all 50 states. Colorado lawmakers…
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House committee approves blocking unilateral transfer of space-focused National Guard units
The House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment Wednesday that will require the Air Force to work with state governors on the transfer of space-focused National Guard units. The Air Force had planned to unilaterally transfer space-focused National Guard units into the Space Force, drawing opposition from the governors of all 50 states. Colorado lawmakers…
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CU Boulder student from Colorado Springs honored as Military Child of the Year
A years-ago prank by a sibling led to a clarifying moment for University of Colorado Boulder student Caleb Hatch. “One time, my sibling grabbed my insulin pump and started running around the room,” said Hatch, who lives with Type I diabetes. “It made me realize how much better my life was because of that small…
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Colorado National Guard training with Jordanians as conflict persists in the Middle East
As conflict persists in the Middle East, the Colorado National Guard is playing a key role in maintaining America’s partnership with Jordan, a U.S. ally in the region. Colorado National Guard members were in Jordan last week training with Jordanian units, during one of the 35 annual training events organized between the local guard and…
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Officials confident state will reach herd immunity in ‘weeks to months’
As vaccine supply begins to outstrip demand, Colorado health officials said the state can reach herd immunity to stop the spread of coronavirus in the coming “weeks to months.” In order to reach herd immunity, at least 70% of Coloradans need to be vaccinated. With enough people immune to COVID-19, the virus can’t find enough…
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National Guard members sleeping in garages after vacating Capitol: ‘Incredibly betrayed’
At least a thousand National Guard members brought in to secure the Capitol ahead of President Biden’s inauguration are taking rest breaks outside and in nearby parking garages, photos showed. Guard members were forced to vacate congressional grounds on Thursday after spending two weeks protecting the city following a deadly riot at the Capitol on…
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Judge rejects request for border wall scam trial in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A federal judge in New York has denied a Castle Rock man’s request to move his trial to Colorado over his alleged role in a multimillion dollar scam to build a border wall. “In sum,…
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Judge rejects request for border wall scam trial in Colorado
A federal judge in New York has denied a Castle Rock man’s request to move his trial to Colorado over his alleged role in a multimillion dollar scam to build a border wall. “In sum, the location of the defendant and the expenses of the parties weigh in favor of transfer, but the other factors…
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National Guard boss owns up to fashion disaster at State of the Union
You may have been wondering why all those generals stayed seated during President Donald Trump’s recent State of the Union address. It turns out at least one of them was trying to avoid notice. Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau and a 38-year veteran of military service, had a wardrobe malfunction during…