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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 Friday 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…
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Time running out to vote on Karman Line annexation
Ballots are due at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Colorado Springs’ special election about the future of the Karman Line annexation, which has garnered more than $1 million in campaign money. The Colorado Springs City Council voted in January to approve a “flagpole” road annexation to allow a new development east of the city. An opposition…
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Colorado Springs annexation for 6,500-home subdivision narrowly passes
The Colorado Springs Planning Commission narrowly advanced the annexation and zoning plans for a roughly 1,900-acre development southeast of the city limits. The commission voted 4-3 Wednesday evening to recommend a series of annexations for the Karman Line development. The annexation will head to the City Council early next year for a final vote. The…
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‘Off-limits’ list for military in Colorado Springs: 7 bars and nightclubs included
Several nightclubs and entertainment locations around Colorado Springs are included in the recent ban prohibiting local uniformed military members from visiting various places of business. The Citadel mall is on the list, although visits related to education or religion are allowed. Service members also can be at the Armed Services Career Center inside the mall…
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Citadel mall management blasts military for ban on service members’ visits to shopping center
Management of The Citadel mall said it was “deeply disappointed” by the recent ban prohibiting Colorado Springs uniformed military members from going to the east-side shopping center, according to a news release Thursday. On Wednesday, local military leaders tweaked the ban to allow visits related to education or religion. Previously, the military only allowed service…
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Military ban on The Citadel mall tweaked, 2 exceptions for visits allowed
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The recent ban prohibiting Colorado Springs uniformed military members from going to The Citadel mall was changed Wednesday to allow visits related to education or religion. Previously, the military only allowed service members to visit for recruiting. An Armed Services Career Center is inside the…
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Military ban on The Citadel mall tweaked, 2 exceptions for visits allowed
The recent ban prohibiting Colorado Springs uniformed military members from going to The Citadel mall was changed Wednesday to allow visits related to education or religion. Previously, the military only allowed service members to visit for recruiting. An Armed Services Career Center is inside the mall. The mall has a large array of tenants including…
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Peterson, Schriever space force bases working through challenges with child care, work space
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Peterson and Schriever space force bases are renovating and growing as the youngest military branch matures. The Space Force, now in its fourth year, is dedicated to global tasks, such as missile warning, the operation of GPS satellites and ensuring human space flight safety. With…
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Peterson, Schriever space force bases working through challenges with child care, work space
Peterson and Schriever space force bases are renovating and growing as the youngest military branch matures. The Space Force, now in its fourth year, is dedicated to global tasks, such as missile warning, the operation of GPS satellites and ensuring human space flight safety. With two-thirds of the Space Force’s operational capabilities along the Front…