Author: Mary Shinn
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Honor Bell Foundation calls for nominations to honor 12 veterans
When a new Honor Bell tolls in Pikes Peak National Cemetery during funerals, the mementos of local veterans will help enrich its ring. The Honor Bell Foundation is putting out a call for metal artifacts from outstanding local veterans so they can be honored as part of the casting of a new bell that will…
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Fort Carson making changes to dining after soldiers voiced complaints
After facing criticism for its meals last year, a Fort Carson official said the base has made changes and is soliciting more feedback to better serve soldiers. Lt. Col. Sarah Gilbert, assistant chief of staff for sustainment, said the base has opened all its dining facilities for weeknight dining for consistency and a survey is…
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Air Force will not celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth
The Air Force will not use official resources to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, in addition to other cultural awareness holidays and months. An Air Force memo sent out Friday listed holidays that were not included in an official Department of Defense news release sent out on the same day. The DOD…
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No communications on the battlefield? Experts at Fort Carson symposium say it’s a real risk
During 20 years of counterterrorism warfare, communication among American troops went unchallenged, but in coming large-scale warfare, units need to be prepared to get cut off. Rear Adm. Brian Bennett, the deputy director for special operation operations-joint staff, outlined the risks troops can expect as they prepare to face near-peer threats, such as China and…
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Retired Colorado Springs pilot calls for shutting down commercial traffic at Reagan airport
A retired commercial pilot, who now lives in Colorado Springs, believes Ronald Reagan National Airport should be closed to commercial traffic because of the complexity and danger it presents to pilots. The airport and the tricky airspace above it are under scrutiny following a deadly collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army Black…
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Federal workforce in Colorado receives resignation emails in Trump’s buyout plan
Across Colorado, tens of thousands of employees received emails asking them to resign Tuesday, as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to reshape the federal workforce that has received fierce pushback from unions. While most Department of Defense employees did not receive the email with the subject line “Fork in the Road,” they went out…
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Federal lawsuit challenges ban on transgender troops, former Fort Carson soldier says it will deter service
A federal lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender troops was filed Tuesday, arguing it violates the constitutional right to equal protection under the law. A former Fort Carson soldier, Patricia King, who transitioned while serving, also believes the ban could force some people into hiding, hurt unit cohesion and encourage some people to…
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After terrorist attack, daughter’s death, suicide attempts, Colorado veteran pledges to help others
When terrorists blew up Marine Corps barracks in Beirut and killed 241 troops, Keith Hairston was among the sailors who volunteered to help recover bodies. The damage was severe following the Hezbollah truck bombings in the Marine Battalion Landing Team headquarters during 1983, he recalled. “I’m talking about body bagging arms, body bagging legs, heads,” Hairston…
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Fort Carson military police and combat engineers to deploy to the border
Two units from Fort Carson will deploy to the southern border to help bolster security. A news release from Northern Command said Friday the 569th Combat Engineer Company-Armored, and the Headquarters of the 759th Military Police Battalion will be deployed. The non-headquarters staff of the 759th Military Police Battalion will remain to provide regular security. Army…
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Pete Hegseth could bring sweeping change as Defense Secretary — but there are limits
The Senate voted Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of defense, amid sweeping changes to military policies such as a potential ban on transgender troops and the end of all diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The former Army National Guardsmen and Fox News host will face a second vote Friday, but…