Author: Mary Shinn
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Space Command headquarters to move 200 employees to Alabama this year, lawsuit bristles
Space Command headquarters could have 200 employees working from Alabama this year, as Colorado and the Trump administration exchange barbed letters as part of a pending lawsuit. Colorado’s lawsuit against the administration alleges the federal government is retaliating against it for its mail-in voting system and has taken numerous steps to punish the state,…
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‘No Kings 3’ draws crowd in Monument
Large crowds gathered throughout Colorado last week to oppose the Trump administration, with separate demonstrations occurring in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Monument in El Paso County. As with previous “No Kings” protests, thousands of people from a variety of ages and backgrounds assembled — with some donning elaborate costumes, some toting personalized signs and…
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Fort Carson soldier killed in Saudi Arabia memorialized Thursday
Soldiers filled a chapel on Fort Carson on Thursday to remember Staff. Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, one of the 13 American service members killed so far in the Iran War. Scenes of the 26-year-old at the gym, at church, with dogs and in his Army garb played across the screen ahead of the service, highlighting his…
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‘No Kings 3’ draws large crowds throughout El Paso County
By Eric Young and Mary Shinn The Gazette Large crowds gathered throughout Colorado on Saturday to oppose the Trump administration, with separate demonstrations occurring in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Monument in El Paso County. As with previous “No Kings” protests, thousands of people from a variety of ages and backgrounds assembled — with some…
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Veterans event in downtown Colorado Springs on Friday to feature live music, nonprofit resources
The Pikes Peak Veterans Council and community partners are hosting a downtown event on Friday to honor veterans. It will feature live music and help with housing, health care and other support services. The event will bring together more than 50 nonprofits offering services that can sometimes seem disjointed, particularly for those in need of…
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Fire danger high ahead of May artillery training at Piñon Canyon
Fort Carson officials expect soldiers to fire training artillery for the first time in May across the expansive Piñon Canyon Maneuver Training Site northeast of Trinidad, sparking concerns about fire amid drought conditions. “I think it’s dangerously dry,” said Doug Holdread, a Trinidad resident, who noted southern Colorado has felt like spring for much of…
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Angels of America’s Fallen helps grieving children find passion
After a child loses a parent during their military or public safety service, Angels of America’s Fallen works to help them find solace and perhaps a lifelong passion. The son of a fallen firefighter Cooper Dean, 11, expects to show off the culinary skills he developed through the nonprofit’s sponsorship during an annual gala, finishing…
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Fort Carson soldier’s remains to return home to Kentucky Friday
Fort Carson Staff Sgt. Benjamin Pennington’s remains will return home to Kentucky Friday. Community members are planning a procession Friday afternoon to honor his homecoming from Fort Knox to downtown Elizabethtown, a news release said. His funeral is planned for Saturday. Across Colorado, flags will fly at half-staff from sunrise on Friday to Saturday to…
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Air Force Academy soccer players graduate after nearly yearlong delay
By Mary Shinn and O’Dell Isaac Nine former senior Air Force Academy soccer players graduated Tuesday after serving almost a year of probation following two incidents during fall 2024. The newly minted second lieutenants received their commissions Monday night at Hotel Polaris, surrounded by about 100 family members, friends and supporters who packed a room…
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Part-time Space Force job offers roll out after delay
After months of delay, Air Force reservists in Colorado Springs interested in part-time Space Force roles received job offers this week. Those who accept will be the only part-time active-duty service members in the military, part of a new model the Space Force is rolling out. All the other branches rely on Reserve and National…