Author: Todd Jacobson
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Falcons officially frustrated
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – As the United States trumpeted its success in persuading Pakistan to end its seven-month blockade of supplies for NATO troops in Afghanistan, another group privately cheered its good fortune: the Taliban. One of the Afghan war’s great ironies is that both NATO and the Taliban rely on the convoys to fuel their…
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For encore, Air Force beats CSU
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2012 – Officials from the Defense Department and the U.S. Geological Survey gathered this month at Afghanistan’s U.S. Embassy to unveil what the director of a DOD task force called a “treasure map” of the nation’s mineral resources. At the event, James Bullion of the Defense Department’s Task Force for Business and…
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MWC gaining fame, but not wins
LONDON, July 29, 2012 – Army Olympian Staff Sgt. John Nunn will teach Americans how to race walk tomorrow (today’s) morning on NBC’s “Today” show. Nunn and his Olympic teammate, Maria Michta, spent yesterday afternoon teaching the program’s cast members the finer points of their event. After some instruction, NBC broadcasters Al Roker, Matt Lauer…
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NOT IN OUR HOUSE
The fading pigment of purple lined the bottom of Victoria Yeaste’s left eyelid, highlighted by a scabbed-over cut millimeters away. The shiner was a painful reminder of the 18-year-old’s first encounter with combat training. Hundreds of Air Force Academy “basics” walked out of Jacks Valley on Saturday — a right of passage signaling the end…
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Air Force takes on Texas-Pan American in basketball
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2012 – The U.S. Senate yesterday confirmed Army Lt. Gen. Frank J. Grass as the next chief of the National Guard Bureau and Air Force Maj. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel as the bureau’s vice chief. Grass, who also will be a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be promoted to…
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Falcons rely on layups to torpedo Midshipmen
Saving money while eating out is important to families on a budget. Save by dining at restaurants that offer a kids-eat-free deal. On our list, kids can eat free somewhere every day of the week except for Friday. Here’s the list:APPLEBEES (12 and younger, 99 cents all day on Tuesdays)3708 E. Galley, 574-5111495 Garden of…
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Safe at home
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Thursday, July 12, 2012) – The Colorado Rapids, Coca-Cola Refreshments and Walmart will honor members of the United States Armed Forces at Military Appreciation Night on July 28 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. The event, which takes place at the Rapids match against Seattle Sounders FC, will celebrate outstanding…
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Going gets tough, AFA gets nothing
Each branch of sercive has programs available to help spouses obtain gainful employment. Make sure that this is your first stop Army: Employment Readiness Program available through Fort Carson ACS Phone 719-526-4590 Air Force: Career Focus Program available through Peterson AFB Airmen & Family Services Phone 719-556-6141 Other Resources Military Spouse Job Search…
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Falcons want bowl but need victories
DENVER — The parents of 7-year-old Sierra Jane Downing thought she had the flu when she felt sick days after camping in southwest Colorado. When she had a seizure, her father rushed her to the local hospital in Pagosa Springs. An emergency room doctor who saw Sierra Jane for the seizure and a 107-degree fever…