Tag: military
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Colorado Springs area military events starting June 14
EVENTS THROUGH SEPT. 7 The Money Museum Free Admission — To all active-duty military personnel, National Guard, Reserve members and their families, 818 N. Cascade Ave.; tinyurl.com/22h4c7jt. WEDNESDAY Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast — To support local military and their families, 5:30-9 a.m., Pikes Peak Avenue and Tejon Street, $5, free for ages 5 and…
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Colorado Springs area military events starting June 7
THROUGH SEPT. 7 The Money Museum Free Admission — to all active-duty military personnel, National Guard, Reserve members and their families, 818 N. Cascade Ave.; tinyurl.com/22h4c7jt. WEDNESDAY El Paso County Veterans Expo — designed to connect veterans and their families with the resources, information and support they need to thrive, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Pikes Peak…
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GUEST OPINION: Colorado Springs backed partnerships, Washington responded
Since the inception of our region’s first army base, Camp Carson, during World War II, this community has understood what it means to be a military town. More than seven decades later, Colorado Springs is the proud home of five major installations and a cornerstone of America’s national defense. We arrived here through Democratic and…
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Colorado Springs area military events starting May 31
THROUGH SEPT. 7 The Money Museum Free Admission — to all active-duty military personnel, National Guard, Reserve members and their families, 818 N. Cascade Ave.; tinyurl.com/22h4c7jt. JUNE 10 El Paso County Veterans Expo — designed to connect veterans and their families with the resources, information and support they need to thrive, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Pikes…
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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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Colorado Springs area military events starting May 24
THROUGH SEPT. 7 The Money Museum Free Admission — to all active-duty military personnel, National Guard, Reserve members and their families, 818 N. Cascade Ave.; tinyurl.com/22h4c7jt. JUNE 10 El Paso County Veterans Expo — designed to connect veterans and their families with the resources, information and support they need to thrive, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Pikes…
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Colorado Springs area military events starting May 17
TUESDAY Disabled American Veterans 104th annual State Convention — with 40 veterans’ resource tables, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Embassy Suites by Hilton, 7290 Commerce Center Drive; dav.org. SATURDAY Flags for Fallen Vets — 9-10 a.m., Pikes Peak National Center, 10545 Drenna Road. Registration: flagsforfallenvets.com. JUNE 10 El Paso County Veterans Expo — designed to connect veterans…
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Touch-A-Truck event to bring more vehicles, more swag to Norris Penrose Event Center
This weekend, the Touch-A-Truck event will return to the Norris Penrose Event Center at 945 Lower Gold Camp Road for the third straight year, with more vehicles, more giveaways and, if the past two years are any indication, more attendees. The annual, interactive expo was suspended a few years ago when the host organization severed…
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Colorado Springs area military events starting May 10
SATURDAY-OCT. 3 Colorado Challenge Series — to benefit Veterans to Veterans and the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center. Go online for list of runs, prices and registration: coloradochallengeseries.com. JUNE 10 El Paso County Veterans Expo — designed to connect veterans and their families with the resources, information and support they need to thrive, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.,…