Army: Independent probe coming after Fort Hood soldier death
AUSTIN, 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…
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Officer-involved shooting of Fort Carson soldier ruled justified
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The 4th Judicial District Attorney says an officer-involved shooting from April, in which a Fort Carson soldier was…
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Fort Carson is warning neighbors about loud noise and dust throughout the rest of the week because of large-caliber…
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Air Force Academy says COVID-19 cases among cadets lower than reported on social media
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…
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President Trump nominates new superintendent for Air Force Academy
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — President Donald Trump has nominated a new superintendent for the U.S. Air Force Academy. Lt. Gen. Richard M.…
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Fort Carson holding fireworks show for soldiers
FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — Fort Carson and the 4th Infantry Division will host its Independence Day Fireworks Celebration around 9:20 this…
Continue Reading New cadets arrive at Air Force Academy
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…
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Air Force Academy welcomes new falcon mascot
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…
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Army recruitment offices reopening in southern Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Army recruitment offices across southern Colorado are reopening after months of being shutdown by the COVID-19…
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Pueblo cemetery addresses controversial Civil War monument
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…
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Fort Carson soldiers who died at Lake Pueblo ID’d
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) — Friday afternoon rangers at Lake Pueblo recovered two bodies after the swimmers were reported missing. KRDO learned Saturday…
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Marine Corps: Remove public displays of Confederate flag on installations
The U.S. Marine Corps is now banning all public displays of the Confederate flag on its installations, including on mugs, bumper stickers, clothing…
Continue ReadingFort Carson to conduct loud exercises starting next week
FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — The Special Operations Aviation Training Battalion, U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command, will conduct…
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Virtual job fair for veterans Thursday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Disabled American Veterans and RecruitMilitary is hosting the Colorado Springs Virtual Career Fair for Veterans…
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Memorial service for former Peterson AFB Commander to be live-streamed
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…
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Families honor the fallen on Memorial Day despite COVID-19
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — One year after Pikes Peak National Cemetery held its first Memorial Day ceremony, crowds weren’t allowed to fill…
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Green Beret treks 50 miles through Colorado Springs in Memorial Day ruck march
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Tightening up his rucksack and getting an early start to his day, Active Duty Green Beret Chad Conley is honoring…
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Colorado National Guard to conduct Memorial Day helicopter flyover
BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (KRDO) — This Memorial Day, the Colorado National Guard will honor the fallen with a helicopter flyover across the…
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COVID-19 prompts changes for Memorial Day at Pikes Peak National Cemetery
EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) — Remembering fallen service members over Memorial Day Weekend will look different this year. At Pikes Peak National…
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98-year-old WWII veteran in Colorado Springs gets flooded with birthday cards
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Jack R. Berckemeyer turned 98-years-old on Friday, May 22. The WWII veteran served in the navy for 20 years. He now…
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