FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) — A Wednesday morning ceremony at the Mountain Post celebrated the return of 120 soldiers who were among the 800 deployed to an eight-month training mission in Europe. KRDO This was the first time in several years that local media were allowed to attend the ceremony; KRDO has learned that the
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — A new traffic pattern started Tuesday morning at the end of South Academy Boulevard, reducing lanes on the Bradley Road bridge from three in each direction, to two during the day and to one at night. KRDO El Paso County officials said that the change will last around five months,
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The Air Force Falcons have now won 16 straight home openers, which is good for the third most in college football. The Falcons scored 28 first half points and never looked back, cruising to a 42-7 victory over Robert Morris. New quarterback Zac Larrier completed 2/3 passes, including an 84 yard touchdown, and rushed for
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) – Labor Day Weekend is a big deal at the U.S. Air Force Academy because the holiday coincides with Parents’ Weekend. Over the next few days, cadets will have their families and friends in town to share exciting activities and events around campus. Some of the events include aerial demonstrations
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) – The 13th annual Dog Splash hosted by the Fort Carson Directorate of Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation is just around the corner. Fort Carson officials say the event marks the end of the summer outdoor pool season for the Ellis Outdoor Pool. Soldiers, family members, and all other Department
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – It was data from the El Paso County Coroner’s Office that helped secure funding from the state for the Next Chapter program in 2022. A year later, updated data shows the numbers are trending in the right direction. Last year in El Paso County, 1 in 4 people who
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The Home Depot Foundation partnered with Colorado Springs nonprofits to revamp eight outdoor therapy spaces for veterans in need of housing support, veteran benefits, counseling, and support groups at the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center. The project was held on Tuesday, August 29, and more than 300 volunteers led by Team
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO)– A two-day ‘Hiring our Heroes Summit’ job fair event is coming to Fort Carson for service members, their families, and veterans. The job fair will be held on Wednesday, August 30, through Thursday, August 31, and is designed to help those who are currently serving, those who have served in the
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO)– The Fort Carson Color Fest is taking place on Aug. 26, and there will be plenty of activities and entertainment for you and your family and friends to participate in. The Color Fest will be held on Saturday, August 26, from 8-12 p.m. at Iron Horse Park. The annual event is
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After three straight 10-win seasons, and three straight bowl game wins over Power-5 teams, Air Force is back to work and ready to rock. The Falcons kick off the 2023 season on September 2nd at home against Robert Morris. Regardless of who the Falcons have on their roster, they continue to win. The standard of
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) – There’s an organized buzz amid the piles of boxes at Weikel Elementary, on Fort Carson. Here, Mrs. Beth DeMatto, a second-grade teacher, cuts construction paper to precision, stapling it to the wall — with high hopes of highlighting her students’ work there. The 21 desks and chairs — micro in
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COLORADO (KRDO) — The Veterans Association (VA) announced that the window to apply for the Pact Act has been extended to midnight on Monday, August 14. The extension is due to technical issues the site experienced and some people receiving error messages. For the people who received error messages, the VA does consider your intent
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) announced it will be offering a tuition assistance grant to active-duty military personnel who are currently using military tuition assistance. The new Active-Duty Tuition Assistance Grant will be offered at the start of the 2023 fall semester and will help bridge that gap
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO)– The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) is kicking off the academic year with a Convocation Address and Acceptance Day Parade for the Class of 2027. The Convocation will be held on Tuesday, August 8, and it is a formal ceremony that marks the beginning of a cadet’s journey. Meanwhile,
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO)– Officials at Fort Carson are sending out a public service announcement to the community as its Army Reserve aviation unit conducts a medical evacuation exercise up until Aug. 18 The training exercise, better known as Mountain Medic 23, will oversee the 244th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade from Fort Knox, Kentucky as
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Several hundred people overlooked stormy skies and some light rain Monday evening to attend a celebration of the city’s recent designation as the permanent home of U.S. Space Command. KRDO The Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation sponsored the free public event from 5 p.m. until; 6 p.m. at
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EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) – Veterans looking to file claims for chemical-related health effects that they suffered in the line of duty, can get the help they need this week. It’s estimated there are about 24,000 El Paso County veterans who could be eligible for compensation for health issues stemming from burn pits, agent orange, and other toxic
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)–The fight to keep U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs has been an ongoing effort since 2021. The Deputy Chief of Staff for the City of Colorado Springs, Ryan Trujillo said the city paid Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP approximately $350,000 for their federal lobbying efforts to keep U.S. Space Command in
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DENVER, Colo. (KRDO)– As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is offering active duty military, veterans, and the National Guard free admission to all state parks for the month of August. CPW officials state military members and veterans, resident and nonresident, can pick up a free August Military pass
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — El Paso County currently has eight Veterans of Foreign Wars posts spread out between Monument and Calhan, but the nonprofit organization is now working with veterans in the Falcon area to open a post there. KRDO The VFW is a veterans service organization consisting of eligible veterans and military service members from
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