Tag: middle east
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Colorado National Guard members deployed to the Middle East
The Colorado Army National Guard announced Thursday that more than 200 members are deploying to the Middle East. The members of the 1st Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment (Mountain), a unit based at Fort Carson, are deploying to help support an international peacekeeping force that supervises the 1979 Egypt–Israel peace treaty and enforces its terms, according…
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Hegseth features Fort Carson soldiers after returning from Middle East, gives warning on Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday the next few days in the war against Iran would be decisive and warned Tehran that the conflict would intensify if it did not make a deal. Hegseth also highlighted his trip to the Middle East on Saturday, noting he was heartened to meet with troops he called the “best…
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What to know about U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran
The attack The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday in what President Donald Trump said was a massive operation to destroy the country’s military capabilities and eliminate the threat of it creating a nuclear weapon. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it would defend its homeland and its Revolutionary Guard said it launched counterattacks, firing drones and missiles…
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World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
BRUSSELS • World leaders reacted warily to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday that triggered worries of a broader conflict. European leaders held emergency meetings and took measures to protect their citizens in the Middle East, with key leaders calling for a negotiated settlement between Iran and the U.S. Australia and Canada were more open…
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Second anniversary of Hamas-Israel war nears amid prayers for peace
For the second consecutive year, Jewish people and allies from the Colorado Springs area will gather on Oct. 7 to recognize an anniversary they’d rather forget but say they never can. “We felt it was important to come together and remember the loss around Oct. 7 and the barbaric acts that have taken place,” said…
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Fort Carson’s 4th Combat Aviation Brigade headed to the Middle East
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After a severe thunderstorm damaged most of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade’s helicopters last year, the restored aircraft are headed to the Middle East. Crews loaded Apache, Blackhawk and Chinook helicopters and other equipment onto…
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The aftermath of U.S. attack on Iran may hold the most peril | Vince Bzdek
As the U.S. once again makes the most serious decision a country can make — going to war — let’s pray our leaders have fully considered the day after. Now that the U.S. has come to Israel’s aid in its attack on Iran, sending our bombers and bunker-busting bombs to take out Iran’s underground nuclear…
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Colorado National Guard training with Jordanians as conflict persists in the Middle East
As conflict persists in the Middle East, the Colorado National Guard is playing a key role in maintaining America’s partnership with Jordan, a U.S. ally in the region. Colorado National Guard members were in Jordan last week training with Jordanian units, during one of the 35 annual training events organized between the local guard and…
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As conflict in the Middle East heats up, Army National Guard team out of Colorado Springs prepares to deploy
“Our forces need space support to help locate these terrorists to bring them to justice. Our team is well trained to do that,” Maj. Larry Hazeltine said.
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Denver’s presiding juvenile court judge suspended, Julia Marvin replaces Said Sharbini, Johnson pleads for immigration action in DC | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 19, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: A Democratic House District 31 vacancy committee on Thursday selected Julia Marvin of Thornton to replace former Democratic Rep. Said Sharbini. Two candidates competed for the HD31 seat: Julia Marvin and Jacqueline Phillips. Both have filed to run for the seat for the…