COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A bill was recently introduced in the United States House of Representatives, calling for a safe word or safe phrase that, when said, would allow a service member to get confidential help for mental health issues as soon as possible. “The military is an inherently stressful and dangerous lifestyle,” local
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Despite being more likely to suffer from service-related disabilities than men, women veterans are significantly less likely to use VA health benefits. On top of that, the number of women veterans is expected to increase dramatically in the next few years, according to Veteran Affairs. KRDO spoke to a local
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Medical troops from Fort Carson are now in San Antonio battling COVID-19.Fifty soldiers are working alongside doctors and nurses in one hospital that have seen significant spikes in cases. Texas has seen unprecedented coronavirus numbers in recent weeks and now soldiers in the Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force – 627
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — U.S. Army officials say they will begin an independent review of the command climate at Fort Hood following calls for a more thorough investigation into the killing of a soldier from the Texas base. Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy said Friday he will direct the review and that it
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The 4th Judicial District Attorney says an officer-involved shooting from April, in which a Fort Carson soldier was killed, has been ruled justified. District Attorney Dan May announced Thursday that no officers will face charges in the shooting of 28-year-old Sgt. Virgill Thorpe. On April 19, the Colorado Springs Police
Continue ReadingFORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Fort Carson is warning neighbors about loud noise and dust throughout the rest of the week because of large-caliber training. The 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is conducting a live-fire training exercise. It started Tuesday and is expected to continue through Friday, according to a media release
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AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — A spokesperson confirmed that the U.S. Air Force Academy is having a COVID-19 outbreak, but that the numbers are lower than reported on social media. However, the Academy did not specify how many cadets and staff have tested positive for coronavirus. Read the full statement from Mike Kucharek with
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AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — President Donald Trump has nominated a new superintendent for the U.S. Air Force Academy. Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark is poised to become the next superintendent if confirmed by the Senate. His role would include directing the Academy’s undergraduate academic program, cadet military and athletic training and character development, leading to
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Fort Carson and the 4th Infantry Division will host its Independence Day Fireworks Celebration around 9:20 this Saturday. The show is only for Department of Defense ID cardholders and their dependents, according to a release from Fort Carson’s spokesperson. Fireworks watchers will have to stay near their vehicles. If they
Continue Reading Some colleges call in “Move-In Day”. At the US Air Force Academy, it’s called “In-Processing”. New cadets officially report for duty, take their oath, and receive their uniforms and other gear. “I-Day” is when it all begins, and this year USAFA allowed the media an up close look at what the first few hours included
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The U.S. Air Force Academy announced Tuesday morning that it’s welcoming a new falcon mascot. The new mascot is a female gyrfalcon but has yet to be named. The Cadet Wing will vote on a name later this year, according to a tweet by USAFA. Our new falcon mascot —
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Army recruitment offices across southern Colorado are reopening after months of being shutdown by the COVID-19 pandemic. Recruitment officials in southern Colorado say they did take a hard hit at the height of the pandemic and are about 15% behind where they’d like to be at this point in the
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) – Several monuments from the Civil War era in Colorado have been put under scrutiny over the years, and even more so as Black Lives Matter protests continue in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis. Advocates for change believe memorials honoring the Confederate Army, which fought to keep slaves, should
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PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday afternoon rangers at Lake Pueblo recovered two bodies after the swimmers were reported missing. KRDO learned Saturday that both men were stationed at Fort Carson. In an email Sunday, Fort Carson officially released the identities and photographs of the soldiers. “It is with great sadness that we announce the deaths
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The U.S. Marine Corps is now banning all public displays of the Confederate flag on its installations, including on mugs, bumper stickers, clothing and posters. This comes after the death of black Minneapolis man George Floyd sparked protests across the nation demanding change in the treatment of its black citizens. In a MARADMIN released Friday,
Continue ReadingFORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — The Special Operations Aviation Training Battalion, U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command, will conduct noise-generating training throughout the Front Range, northern and southern Colorado regions, according to a release from Fort Carson. The training will start June 10 and end June 22. During the training, people can expect increased noise
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Disabled American Veterans and RecruitMilitary is hosting the Colorado Springs Virtual Career Fair for Veterans Thursday. It’s a free virtual hiring event for transitioning military personnel, veterans, National Guard members, Reserve members and military spouses. “Virtual hiring events are not new to us. We’ve been offering these types of events,
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (KRDO) — A memorial service for 21st Space Wing Commander Col. Thomas G. Falzarano is scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Peterson Air Force Base. A news release from Peterson says that Falzarano was found unresponsive in his on-base home on May 12, but it appears he died of natural
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — One year after Pikes Peak National Cemetery held its first Memorial Day ceremony, crowds weren’t allowed to fill the space on Monday to honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Typically over the three-day weekend, the cemetery welcomes hundreds of visitors who come through the cemetery’s gates
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Tightening up his rucksack and getting an early start to his day, Active Duty Green Beret Chad Conley is honoring his fallen brothers in a special way. “We are rucking 50 miles for our fallen Green Berets and we are calling it 50 for the fallen. It’s a time to
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