Tag: air force
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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,…
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Air Force ROTC detachment coming to UCCS
Starting next year, aspiring Air Force officers will have a new, closer option to complete their training. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs announced Thursday that it will host its own Air Force ROTC detachment in August 2026. The incoming ROTC detachment will be housed in the UCCS College of Education and will be able…
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World War II aircraft to fly over Air Force-Army football game at halftime
Not even a government shutdown can ground the Army Air Corps ahead of the Air Force versus Army football game on Saturday. No, that’s not a typo. Even though the planned flyover by the Air Force and Army, involving modern aircraft and the Air Force Academy’s Wings of Blue parachute team, was canceled because of…
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Few Colorado Springs reservists apply for part-time Space Force work, commander says model presents challenges
The commander of the only Air Force Reserve wing dedicated to space said in a recent online address he sees challenges with the Space Force’s new model for part-time jobs — one of the career options for hundreds of local airmen as their unit winds down. Under a 2024 law, space-focused Air Force reservists can…
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Air Force, Army recruiting exceeds goals, enlistees trend older
After struggling to draw in enough fresh recruits, the Army and the Air Force saw their investments in policy changes, new programs and pay attract more than enough new enlistees this year. Mitchell High School senior Noah Ogilvie expects to be among new recruits next year since he has already started the paperwork to enlist.…
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Air Force, Army recruiting exceeds goals, enlistees trend older
After struggling to draw in enough fresh recruits, the Army and the Air Force saw their investments in policy changes, new programs and pay attract more than enough new enlistees this year. Mitchell High School senior Noah Ogilvie expects to be among new recruits next year since he has already started the paperwork to enlist.…
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Air Force, Army recruiting exceeds goals, enlistees trend older
After struggling to draw in enough fresh recruits, the Army and the Air Force saw their investments in policy changes, new programs and pay attract more than enough new enlistees this year. Mitchell High School senior Noah Ogilvie expects to be among new recruits next year since he has already started the paperwork to enlist.…
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Air Force athletic events, including football at Navy, would continue through government shutdown
Air Force’s football game at Navy on Saturday will take place with or without a funded and operating government, The Gazette was told Tuesday. All other Falcons athletic events, home and away, will also go on as scheduled. Air Force officials could not comment on the record, but multiple conversations with representatives at Air Force…
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Thunderbirds roar back to Pueblo after decades for airshow
After more than 30 years, the Thunderbirds came roaring back to Pueblo for an airshow this weekend that will also feature historic and experimental aircraft, including a P-51 and a mini jet. As the F-16 jets practiced their formations over the plains Friday afternoon, spectators packed the parking lot and frontage roads east of town. …
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How to watch Hawaii at Air Force football on Saturday
Air Force looks to halt a two-game losing streak and retake possession of the Kuter Trophy. Hawaii (3-2, 0-1 Mountain West) at Air Force (1-2, 0-2) Kickoff: 2 p.m. MT, Falcon Stadium TV/Stream: FS1 – channel 11.1 in Colorado Springs on Comcast/Infinity (Channel 55/775 HD), DirecTV (Channel 219) and Dish (Channel 150). The game will…