Author: David Bitton
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Space Force commander’s career in jeopardy after controversial comments made on podcast
The military career of a Buckley Space Force Base commander remains in limbo after comments he made on a podcast last month got him in hot water. Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier was relieved of command of the 11th Space Warning Squadron after promoting his self-published book, which asserts a neo–Marxist agenda in the military. Lohmeier believes…
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Buckley gets new name and new commander
Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora became the first Colorado military installation to change its name in honor of the new service branch on Friday. It’s a move that heralds a change that is soon expected to hit Colorado Springs, where Peterson and Schriever Air Force bases will also get new names, according to Pentagon…
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Suthers, Fort Carson brass encourage Coloradans to join the Army
Fort Carson’s top commander, top enlisted soldier and Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers gathered for a “fireside chat” Tuesday on Fort Carson to encourage people to join the Army. The Army is looking to boost its recruiting during the second annual Army National Hiring Days campaign as the local economy continues to clamor for entry-level…
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Fort Carson soldier facing court-martial for alleged sexual misconduct
Editors Note: This story has been updated now that the court-martial proceedings have brought to light there were only two alleged victims. The private first class now a sergeant and another person who was a minor and then adult mentioned in 9 of the 10 counts. Prosecutors have charged a former top enlisted soldier of…
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Air Force Academy gets new commandant at change of command ceremony
Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard Clark thanked the outgoing commandant and welcomed a new one during a change of command ceremony Thursday morning on base at Stillman Field. Thousands of cadets attended the ceremony and offered Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson a final salute for her nearly two years of service before welcoming new…
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Air Force Academy class of 2021 celebrated for overcoming pandemic — and the journey ahead
Jubilant, overjoyed and ecstatic, more than 1,000 cadets crossed the stage at the Air Force Academy’s Falcon Stadium on Wednesday as part of the school’s 63rd graduating class. After a somber ceremony last year with no onlookers, 2021’s freshly minted second lieutenants’ hugs, smiles and salutes were passionate and powerful as family and friends screamed,…
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Video and blog: Air Force Academy graduates more than 1,000 at Falcon Stadium
It was graduation day Wednesday at the Air Force Academy’s Falcon Stadium, where more than 1,000 cadets became officers. Can’t see the video? Go to this link: https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/26248 PHOTOS: 2021 AFA graduation at Falcon Stadium — 12:38 p.m.: Always a thrilling moment. 11:07 a.m.: Gen. Milley begins presenting a coin to each of the 1,019 soon-to-be…
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Air Force Academy graduation and Thunderbirds air show: Follow Gazette updates
The Thunderbirds will roar above Falcon Stadium and north Colorado Springs Wednesday afternoon as more than 1,000 Air Force Academy cadets throw their caps skyward to celebrate becoming officers. The Gazette will have live coverage of the event, with cadets marching into Falcon Stadium at 9:30 a.m. for rites including a speech from Gen. Mark…
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Air Force Academy graduation and Thunderbirds flyover: Your 2021 survival guide
About 1,000 cadets will pin on lieutenant bars as new officers of the Space Force or Air Force following Wednesday’s graduation ceremony at the Air Force Academy. The graduation begins at 9:30 a.m. at Falcon Stadium and includes keynote speaker Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Click or tap here for…
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Body found in Colorado Springs open field being investigated as a homicide
A body discovered in an open field northwest of Fillmore Street and Interstate 25 on Saturday evening is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said Sunday. The Colorado Springs Police Department responded to a call about 8:27 p.m. of a found body near the 3300 block of Fillmore Ridge Heights. Officers located a dead male…