FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KRDO) — There’s a corner room in Mindy King’s basement that’s humming. She punches in commands, and her embroidery machine awakes. Attaching a blank baseball cap to an attachment, all is ready: the needle punches its design with rapid-fire, without hesitation. The medically retired Blackhawk helicopter Crew Chief knows how to fulfill a constant
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO)– RecruitMilitary is inviting military community members to the Fort Carson Community Hiring Event, and it’s an opportunity for job seekers to network and speak directly with companies looking to hire within the military community. The Hiring Event will be held on Thursday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., located
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO)– Fort Carson is issuing a public service announcement for residents in the area as its Air Force C-130s will be undergoing noise-generating training. Military personnel will be conducting joint training missions using large-caliber ammunition in and around Fort Carson from Monday, July 10, to Thursday, July 13. At the end of
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – On Tuesday, July 4th, the owners of Apex Plumbing and HVAC donated a free water heater to a veteran’s family. Just two weeks ago, on Friday, June 23rd, Apex Plumbing and HVAC announced they were looking for a veteran or veteran’s family to give one to. They chose to give
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Air Force Academy Class of 2027 is officially on-base and starting basic training. Wednesday morning, nearly 1,000 new cadets began their journey at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Over the next four years at the Academy, the cadets will undergo training and education before their eventual commission as U.S.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)– The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is partnering with organizations to distribute 500 meal kits to military families in need. The event will be on Friday, June 30, and starts at 10 a.m. at the Southeast & Armed Services YMCA located at 2190 Jet Wing Drive. Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO)– Fort Carson and the 4th Infantry Division is hosting its annual Freedom Fest for a day of family-friendly activities ahead of 4th of July weekend. The event will be held Friday, June 30, at Iron Horse Park from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Freedom Fest is free and open to
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Wednesday morning’s annual downtown Street Breakfast was just the start of this week’s celebration of the Pikes Peak Range Riders, an organization that started in 1949. Pikes Peak Range Riders The PPRR are a group of area businessmen, civic leaders and ranchers who participate in events every June to support
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)–The Schriever Space Force Base (Schriver SFB) is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and installing a time capsule to mark the occasion. According to officials with the SFB, groundbreaking for the original Falcon Air force Station took place in May 1983. It wasn’t until June 1998 the Falcon Air Force Base was renamed
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Transitioning from active duty back to civilian life can be extremely difficult, and it is often a major factor in a veteran’s decision to take their own life. State lawmakers in 2021 funded a program to specifically address veteran suicide in El Paso County. It’s called Next Chapter, and a
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) – Fort Carson is streaming its change of command ceremony Tuesday morning. The ceremony began at 10 a.m. to show Maj. Gen David S. Doyle assumes command of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. Maj. Gen David M. Hodne, who’s served as the “Ivy” Division and Fort Carson commanding general
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) – A senior non-commissioned officer assigned to the U.S. Air Force Academy passed away. According to officials with the USAFA, Senior Master Sgt. Jamie Lewis died in his private, off-base home late Monday, June 5. Lewis served as the Academy’s Command Paralegal Manager since July 2021. He began his
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The Colorado GOP shared its thoughts about the fight for Space Command, saying if abortion is a deciding factor in its relocation, then the state’s Republican Party would prefer for it to move to Alabama. GOP Chair Dave Williams said he understands that moving space command would be very costly,
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FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO)–The Fort Carson Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and Spartan Race Inc. is hosting its Spartan Race Trifecta this weekend between June 10 and 11. The race will start at 7:30 a.m. on post at the Fort Carson Training Areas two and four, which can be accessed through Gate
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) — Thursday wasn’t exciting just for the 921 cadets graduating from the Air Force Academy; it also thrilled the thousands of loved ones cheering them on during the ceremony and celebrating their accomplishments. KRDO Some cadets’ families began arriving at Falcon Stadium since the gates opened at 6:30 a.m.;
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Hours before Air Force One arrived in Colorado Springs Wednesday, there was another special flight at Peterson Space Force Base. Speed skater Apolo Ohno, the most decorated Winter Olympian in American history, joined the Thunderbirds in a special flight. An Olympian joining the Thunderbirds has been an annual event since
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — The 2023 Air Force Academy Graduation happened Thursday, June 1, 2023. The ceremony began right on time. The Academy Graduation frequently features high-profile speakers. This year, the commencement speaker was the Commander in Chief himself, President Joe Biden. After making a few jokes about the Air Force Academy being superior
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Immediately following the 2023 Air Force Academy Graduation the Thunderbirds will take to the sky for their traditionally breathtaking air show. Some dedicated fans got comfortable on the north side of Colorado Springs, bringing their lawn chairs, blankets, and other items to make them comfortable this graduation day. They’ve been
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration squadron, and the team arrived Tuesday to prepare for Thursday’s ceremonial send-off for Air Force Academy’s class of 2023. KRDO After checking in at Peterson Air Force Base, the squadron conducted a survey — flying over the Academy
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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KRDO) – It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s a Thunderbird, and if you happened to miss their survey flight today, on Tuesday, May 30, you may be able to catch them in the skies once again. On Wednesday, May 31, the Thunderbirds are scheduled to fly a practice
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