Author: Mary Shinn
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Fight over Space National Guard fiery as Air Force plans to transfer units into active duty
When Colorado Air National Guard members deployed in the wake of the coup in Niger during late 2023 to help deny enemy communications as part of the 138th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron, they brought their civilian expertise with them. “They were able to write code to get past some of the challenges that we were experiencing…
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Air Force Academy cyber team bests West Point in National Security Agency Cyber Exercise
As the U.S. faces constant attacks from hackers, Air Force Academy cadets are preparing to face those challenges as part of the Cyber Competition Team. “This is the place to come if you want to be a cyber operator,” explained junior Jaden Liu, the captain of the cadet-led club. “… We have talent here that…
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More than 700 Fort Carson soldiers honor American sacrifice in the Boxer Rebellion with Manchu Mile
As more than 700 exhausted soldiers finished a 25-mile march Friday morning on Fort Carson, some limped, some smiled and a few carried flags after walking and running through the night carrying 35-pound packs. Spc. Haiven Soy was among those who got bullied by the wind as he carried a flag in addition to his…
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Fort Carson family among first to move into new housing, full timeline for construction unknown
After welcoming their young son into the world less than two weeks ago, Spc. Jordan McGrew and his wife, Isabella, are bringing him into a new home in Arapahoe Village on Fort Carson. “The timing of this was amazing,” McGrew said. The McGrew family of five will be among the first to move into 56…
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After city audit finds lack of compliance, Colorado Springs plans changes to oversight in grant-funded events
After an audit last year found a lack of contract compliance among organizations hosting grant-funded events, the city of Colorado Springs is planning changes to ensure better follow-up and a greater focus on bringing people to town. The Lodgers and Auto Rental Tax, also known as LART, has funded numerous well-known events in town, such…
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City looks to buy parkland in northeast Colorado Springs
The city of Colorado Springs is planning to buy additional parkland from Academy School District 20 on the northeast side of town. The 5.75 acres of open space directly south of Cumbre Vista Park is no longer planned to serve the district, so school officials approached the city about buying it, explained Lonna Thelen, design…
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Fort Carson soldier one of 1,000 leaving after transgender ban temporarily upheld
Fort Carson Sgt. Mason Benavides is leaving an army that no longer wants him. He is one of about 1,000 military service members voluntarily leaving, the Department of Defense announced Thursday after a Supreme Court order that said the Trump administration’s ban on transgender soldiers could be enforced. The Supreme Court order allows the military…
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Democratic lawmakers urge DOD to provide details on Air Force Academy faculty cuts
Democratic lawmakers are asking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to share plans for cuts to civilian faculty members at the military academies and war colleges. The May 1 letter signed by 14 Democratic representatives asked for Hegseth to provide the timeline and scale of cuts to the institutions and the metrics used to justify the changes.…
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No miracle May expected in Colorado, climatologist says
Slow, steady rain from Colorado Springs down to northeastern New Mexico is expected to green up the landscape at a critical time for gardeners, farmers and ranchers — and reduce fire danger in the short term. It’s a “million-dollar” rain, coming slow enough to soak into the soil, greening up winter wheat and forage for cattle,…
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Fort Carson and District 8 train for a school shooting at Carson Middle School
Military police, firefighters, medics, school staff, students and others practiced Tuesday for every parent’s worst nightmare — a school shooting at Carson Middle School. In the scenario, a shooter hurt 15 people in the athletic wing of the school on Fort Carson, and was stopped in four minutes, officials who participated explained. Fort Carson soldiers put…