COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s (CMZ) annual Military Appreciation Week kicks off today, Monday, Sept. 12, and continues through Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. According to CMA, all active-duty, veteran, and retired military members and their dependents who live in the same household will receive 50% off the base Zoo admission cost for
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Sunday afternoon, military, law enforcement and other first responders gathered in Memorial Park to remember the sacrifice of civilians and first responders 21 years ago. Throughout the crowd, as servicemen and women from Colorado Springs reflected on the tragic events of 9/11, city council member Randy Helms was thinking back
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The Air Force Falcons improved to 2-0 by crushing in-state rival Colorado, 41-10, on a wet and muggy Saturday afternoon. The weather made for a sloppy game, as Air Force fumbled 5 times, losing 3. But Air Force forced two fumbles of its own, and Brad Roberts churned out 177 rushing yards, and 3 touchdowns.
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FREMONT COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — This county has a growing population of military veterans who currently have to drive at least 30 miles to Pueblo or 45 miles to Colorado Springs for support services, and a more convenient option could be forthcoming. Google Michael Kilmer, director of the Veterans Administration’s Eastern Colorado Health Care System,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Reducing the suicide rate among military veterans is why Colorado Gov. Jared Polis was in town Wednesday to talk with one of the leading providers of supportive services for veterans. KRDO The Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center hosted a meeting that included other community partners that are trying to reduce
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Aerospace Corporation held a ribbon-cutting celebration Tuesday to unveil its new Space Warfighting Center (SWC) in Colorado Springs. KRDO The new, $100 million center is expected to create 250 future jobs in the Colorado Springs area and is anticipated to have up to a $100 million local economic impact,
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Air Force racked up 582 rushing yards and blew the doors off Northern Iowa, 48-17. Dane Kinamon got the scoring started with an 80-yard touchdown reception on the Falcons’ third play from scrimmage. Kinamon then broke free for a 71-yard touchdown run, and the Falcons never looked back. Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels passed for
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A service was held Monday at Pikes Peak National Cemetery for what is officially called an “Unclaimed Veteran.” Retired Air Force Master Sergeant Charles Kaufman died about a year ago in Colorado Springs. He was originally from Minnesota. Over the past year, officials made efforts to find any relatives of
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — According to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the suspect in a double-homicide, that left an El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy dead, was employed with the academy. The Colorado Springs Police Department says when two deputies and a Fountain police officer arrived at the scene of a shots fired call
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — The U.S. Air Force Academy is pushing back the beginning of academic classes due to technical issues. According to USAFA officials, cadets will instead focus on military, athletic, and airmanship training for the first two days. The beginning of classes for the 2022-2023 Academy Year will begin Wednesday,
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — More than 300 veterans and military family members in Southern Colorado attended a hiring fair aimed at helping them transition to civilian careers. At the Broadmoor Arena Thursday, 72 local employees from a variety of industries met with job seekers. The industries ranged from engineering, construction, government services, government contracting,
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — With temperatures soaring into the 90s and low 100s across Southern Colorado recently, Fort Carson explains how they keep soldiers and staff safe while working or training in the elements. With extreme heat being the deadliest form of weather, it can be incredibly dangerous to work outside during the summer
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — During the American GI Forum in Colorado Springs Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs made it known that the VA is prioritizing increased support for veterans struggling with transitioning to civilian life. This includes working to prevent veteran suicide. In 2021, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs released a
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)– The Pueblo Chemical-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) has completed the 105mm projectile destruction campaign to destroy chemical weapons from the World War II era. According to officials with the PCAPP, the campaign was designed to destroy the chemical weapons stockpile made of 105mm projectiles used during the World War II era at the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Dozens of military and first responder brides-to-be received their dream wedding dresses for free thanks to a Colorado Springs bridal store and a national organization. Wednesday, Something New Boutique partnered with Brides Across America. The non-profit provides donated wedding dresses from across the country to military and first responder brides.
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Authorities Thursday announced the creation of a collaboration involving six local fire departments to improve wildfire response at a time when the area is experiencing more fires. SoCo The new partnership involves firefighters from Fountain, Fort Carson, Hanover, Security, Stratmoor Hills and Southwest Highway 115; they had already been
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant (PCAPP) team completed the destruction of more than 383,000 mustard agent-filled 105mm projectiles on July 20. The PCAPP says that a campaign refers to the destruction of a particular type of chemical munition. According to the PCAPP, the projectiles are the second of three munitions
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The U.S. Army Garrison- Fort Carson has a new commander. On Tuesday morning, a change of command ceremony was held. Col. Nate Springer is retiring. He was the commander for Garrison- Fort Carson for the past two years and served in the military for 24 years. Springer will now become the
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Adventure Begins Here is the theme of this year’s county fair, beginning Saturday at the fairgrounds in Calhan on the east side of the county, around 45 minutes from Colorado Springs. KRDO While the fair is commonly known for popular events such as carnival rides, a demolition derby, rodeo
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — Thursday, a federal judge in Cincinnati issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the U.S. Air Force from enforcing the military vaccine mandate. According to court documents, obtained by 13 Investigates, the temporary restraining order applies to AFA cadets and Air Force service men and women for the next
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