Tag: air force
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Secretary of the Air Force announces $250 million planned investment in El Paso County
With millions in an upcoming budget request earmarked for Colorado installations, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said at a press conference that the state remained a key player in expanding operational capacity. “This move serves as our tangible commitment to the state,” he said. Meink highlighted several planned projects, including a $250 million…
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Secretary of the Air Force announces $250 million planned investment in El Paso County
With millions in an upcoming budget request earmarked for Colorado installations, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said at a press conference that the state remained a key player in expanding operational capacity. “This move serves as our tangible commitment to the state,” he said. Meink highlighted several planned projects, including a $250 million…
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Vice President Vance to USAFA grads: Honor tradition, innovate for future
As artificial intelligence and space defense become more prevalent in warfare, Vice President JD Vance told the 2026 Air Force Academy graduating class to uphold their standards while embracing innovation on a cloudy Thursday morning. Marking the academy’s 68th graduating class and the United States of America’s 250th anniversary, Vance told this year’s 931 graduating…
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Air Force Academy recognizes commandant for reforming military training
The Air Force Academy recognized outgoing Commandant Brig. Gen. Gavin Marks on Friday morning during a ceremony for his work over the last three years to reform military training. “Gavin was key to resetting our warfighting culture,” said Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, the superintendent. The former commandant oversaw the introduction of new training, such as…
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Colorado Springs flight nurse killed in medical plane crash
A Colorado Springs flight nurse who devoted her life to caring for others was one of four people killed when their medical transport plane crashed May 14 in the Capitan Mountains outside of Ruidoso, N.M. Jamie Novick was a military veteran who, according to a memorial Facebook post by her father, recently had pivoted from…
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Nuclear reactor planned at Buckley amid rush to develop more power
A nuclear microreactor could be installed at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora as part of a push across the Air Force and the Army to increase energy resilience. Across the country, other customers and utilities are also looking to nuclear energy to power the data centers needed for artificial intelligence. Colorado Springs Utilities is…
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Barrett Kerrigan signs to swim at Air Force Academy, one of four Cheyenne Mountain Division I signees
The biggest splash Barrett Kerrigan made this season didn’t come from a pool. Sure, the Cheyenne Mountain boys swimmer, who’s working toward a third consecutive 500-yard freestyle state title this season, continues to build a legacy in the water. But when Kerrigan put pen to paper Monday at Cheyenne Mountain High School, the Red-Tailed Hawk…
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Secretary Troy Meink announces Air Force Academy superintendent to depart, urges focus on technical skills
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink urged Air Force Academy leaders Thursday to focus on updating technical training to be ready for advanced artificial intelligence systems and collaborative combat aircraft. He also announced a change in leadership. “Everyone who comes out of the academy should have a solid technical background,” Meink said during a…
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Wyatt Hendrickson to attend Air Force, Oklahoma State wrestling dual Friday
As Wyatt Hendrickson’s wrestling worlds collide, he’ll have a front-row seat to the action. Air Force wrestling will host Oklahoma State at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Clune Arena with Hendrickson scheduled to attend the competition and sign autographs after the dual. The heavyweight competitor wrestled at both schools and competed for Air Force from 2020-24…
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Former Air Force doctor encourages a life of service on Veterans Day at The Classical Academy
Voices of fifth graders crescendoed through the gym of The Classical Academy’s north campus gym Tuesday as they recited The Gettysburg Address in front of hundreds of fellow students. As they came to the end, reaching the pinnacle of their volume, their words filled the gym. “And that government of the people, by the people,…