Author: Mary Shinn
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Air Force Academy, Peterson and Schriever to see closures during shutdown
The Air Force Academy and Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases announced Wednesday that some functions are closed because some civilian employees are furloughed. The academy announced on its website that the planetarium will not host any public shows and its visitor center will not be staffed. The center will be open for the public…
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Government shutdown likely to hurt more in Colorado Springs
Most of the tens of thousands of federal employees and active-duty military members in Colorado Springs will see their pay delayed during an extended government shutdown, which could result in a more intense short-term economic impact than for other cities. “One out of every 8 paychecks in the region could be delayed,” said Bill Craighead,…
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Air Force Reserve says goodbye to weather satellite operations
For decades, Air Force reservists at Schriever Space Force Base have helped fly weather satellites that have guided global military operations. On Tuesday, the airmen connected to school-bus-sized satellites for the final time and honored their long history. The small ceremony marked the last time an Air Force Reserve unit will operate satellites, said Col.…
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Air Force Reserve says goodbye to weather satellite operations
For decades, Air Force reservists at Schriever Space Force Base have helped fly weather satellites that have guided global military operations. On Tuesday, the airmen connected to school-bus-sized satellites for the final time and honored their long history. The small ceremony marked the last time an Air Force Reserve unit will operate satellites, said Col.…
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Government shutdown could trigger furloughs in Colorado Springs, close Rocky Mountain National Park
A looming government shutdown could leave tens of thousands of employees in Colorado Springs without a paycheck and close many government services. A funding bill requires 60 votes to be adopted in the Senate. Senate Republicans only have a three-seat net majority, which means it cannot pass if only the 53 Republicans in the Senate vote for…
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Thunderbirds roar back to Pueblo after decades for airshow
After more than 30 years, the Thunderbirds came roaring back to Pueblo for an airshow this weekend that will also feature historic and experimental aircraft, including a P-51 and a mini jet. As the F-16 jets practiced their formations over the plains Friday afternoon, spectators packed the parking lot and frontage roads east of town. …
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Thunderbirds roar back to Pueblo after decades for airshow
After more than 30 years, the Thunderbirds came roaring back to Pueblo for an airshow this weekend that will also feature historic and experimental aircraft, including a P-51 and a mini jet. As the F-16 jets practiced their formations over the plains Friday afternoon, spectators packed the parking lot and frontage roads east of town.…
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Crow joins call for limiting Trump’s war powers after third missile strike
After the U.S. launched a third missile strike against an alleged drug trafficking vessel Friday, Colorado Democratic Rep. Jason Crow joined Senate Democrats on Monday in a call to end military action against cartels without congressional approval. “The illegal flow of drugs into the U.S. is a huge problem. But President Trump does not have…
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Crow joins call for limiting Trump’s war powers after third missile strike
After the U.S. launched a third missile strike against an alleged drug trafficking vessel Friday, Colorado Democratic Rep. Jason Crow joined Senate Democrats on Monday in a call to end military action against cartels without congressional approval. “The illegal flow of drugs into the U.S. is a huge problem. But President Trump does not have…
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Colorado Springs to lose Army Reserve helicopter units as brigades shutter nationally
The Army Reserve expects to divest all of its helicopters and associated units over the next year, including a brigade headquarters and one of its companies in Colorado Springs. Fort Carson-based Col. Adam Stanley, commander of the 11th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, said the deactivation of two brigades is a reflection of the hard decisions…