COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Peterson Air Force Base leaders welcomed officials with the Pentagon to tour the temporary headquarters of U.S. Space Command. Peterson Air Force Base is one of six finalists in the running for the permanent headquarters. On Tuesday, those who will help make the final decision were given an on-site tour
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CANON CITY, Colo. (KRDO) — Members of the Colorado National Guard are heading to a nursing home in Canon City after more than 30% of its staff tested positive for COVID-19. Six service members will be headed to Valley View Healthcare Center on Thursday. The troops will help with non-clinical jobs such as housekeeping, laundry
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Fort Carson is now the first military installation in Colorado to give Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to their staff. On Tuesday, healthcare workers and emergency personnel lined up to get their covid-19 vaccine. They are hoping this vaccine will help them not only protect themselves but also others. Sergeant Brittany Koppenhaver,
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Black service members in the Air Force are far more likely to be investigated, arrested, face disciplinary actions and be discharged for misconduct, according to a new report that looked at racial disparities across the service. The report by the Air Force inspector general, released Monday, said Black members of the Air
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A transition from military life into civilian can already be quite difficult. But during the pandemic, that transition can be a bit more stressful according to Jen Hadac, Vice President of employment services at Recruit Military. Hadac says in December of 2019 the national veterans’ unemployment number was at 3.1 percent, that number is now
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Starting Tuesday, Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson will begin offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare workers. A statement released Monday confirmed Evans Amy Community Hospital received the vaccine today and plans to distribute it starting Tuesday, at 8:15 a.m. According to Fort Carson, the vaccine will be
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ARLINGTON, TX (KRDO) — The Air Force football team’s rivalry with Army will add another layer when the two sides square off at Globe Life Field on November 6, 2021. The Major League Baseball facility, home to the Texas Rangers, will be transformed into a football field. Globe Life Field will host the game for
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Starting next week, officials with the U.S. Air Force will visit the six finalists in the running to be the permanent home for U.S. Space Command. Peterson Air Force Base is one of those finalists and is currently the temporary home for Space Command. The Pentagon is expected to make
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — With most local funding commitments to the Interstate 25 “Gap” widening project between Monument and Castle Rock winding down, area leaders are looking ahead to the next round of major road improvements in 2021. El Paso County’s 2021 budget approved Tuesday includes an allocation $3 million for the “Gap,”
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Former Tuskegee Airman Frank Macon died Sunday, November, 22 at his home in Colorado Springs. He was 97. Macon grew up in Colorado Springs and was one of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first group of black pilots to train and serve in America’s military. World War II ended before he
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UPDATE: The U.S. Air Force Academy cadet that was charged with several violations of military law, was found guilty of abusive sexual contact by a General Court Martial, on Friday. According to Academy officials, Cadet Won-Jun Kim was found guilty of the charge of abusive sexual contact, and not guilty of the charge of assault consummated by
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The U.S. Air Force announced Thursday that Colorado Springs is a top six finalist for the permanent headquarters of U.S. Space Command. Mayor John Suthers praised the announcement and thanked the Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Commission for continuing their work in the bid process. “Colorado Springs is without
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — On this Veterans Day, Gold Star Mothers Cleo Allgood and Scoti Domeij reflect on the lives and legacies of their sons who died fighting for our freedom. Gold Star Mothers are entitled to display a Gold Star on a service flag to honor a child who died while fighting for
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — According to a recent study by the Small Business Administration, former military veterans are 45% more likely to own a small business than nonveterans. Army Vet Mark Lambert, spoke to this firsthand, explaining how the skills he learned in the military helped him find success as a business owner. Lambert lives in Colorado Springs,
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PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — The Pueblo Fire Department is partnering with DOSS Aviation for a series of Veteran’s Day flyovers on Wednesday beginning at 11 a.m. Join us and DOSS Aviation for a low-altitude 3-plane Honor Vets flight over Pueblo fire, police, sheriff stations, hospitals, and more Wednesday from 11-noon. See attached schedule and go
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US AIR FORCE ACADEMY (KRDO) — The Air Force Falcons released its schedule for the 2020-21 hockey season. The Falcons will open the season on the road against American International University (AIC) on November 27th and 28th. On December 4th and 5th, The Falcons will host Robert Morris. The full schedule can be found here.
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UPDATE: Fire officials say the Wild Horse Fire is about 40% contained as of Tuesday afternoon. Fort Carson crews will remain on the ground to fight any possible hot spots. However, smoke will likely remain visible along Highway 115 for the next several days. There are currently no signs of danger to people or infrastructure
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — UPDATE: Fort Carson said at 5 p.m. that the Wild Horse Fire burning near Highway 115 is now 10% contained. The highway itself has reopened after a closure that lasted several hours, and the fire size remains the same at 580 acres. Helicopters are dropping water on the flames
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — More communities have become candidates to be the permanent home of U.S. Space Command, a local official involved in the process said Wednesday. But El Paso County Commissioner chairman Mark Waller said it’s unclear whether opening the process up to more applicants will help or hurt Colorado Springs’ chances of
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AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Tevye Schuettpelz-Rohl tied a school record with four field goals, Air Force’s hastily reconstructed defense stymied Navy’s offense and the Falcons opened their season with a 40-7 win over the Midshipmen on Saturday night. Sophomore QB Haaziq Daniels rushed for a score in his first career start as the
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