Author: Tom Roeder, The Gazette
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USOC remains in crosshairs of Congress, attorneys
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For the U.S. Olympic Committee, this has been a year of investigations, a devastating court trial, apologies and subsequent changes in top management. The organization remains in the crosshairs of Congress and attorneys who have filed lawsuits for sexual assaults involving hundreds of athletes.. As the USOC convenes its annual congress in Colorado Springs this…
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Karen Pence, wife of VP, makes Fort Carson stop to boost military spouse morale
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Karen Pence kicked off a Trump administration effort to boost military spouses with a stop at Fort Carson on Thursday, and the vice president’s spouse said her recent move to Washington has helped her relate to the plight of military families. “I have gained a better understanding,” Pence said as she outlined Trump initiatives to…
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US Olympic Committee board reorganization places 2 women at top
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Ahead of meetings that could lead to changes in how the U.S. Olympic Committee governs individual sports, the organization on Monday announced big changes in its board of directors. The top board post goes to Susanne Lyons, who filled in as CEO this year after a scandal-driven shake-up at the Colorado Springs headquarters. With Lyons…
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Gardner on foreign hacker bill: Threat increases every day
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If America’s enemies launch a cyber attack, U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner’s bill would give them something new: Guaranteed consequences. The Colorado Republican penned a measure that would label hackers attacking the U.S. as “critical cyber threat” actors, giving the White House a menu of sanctions that can target individuals, foreign agencies or nations. “We know…
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Brits touting Schriever Air Force Base mind-control conspiracy
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Schriever Air Force Base on the plains east of Colorado Springs has always been a place of mystery. Home to the 50th Space Wing, which controls satellites including the Global Positioning System, Schriever has been dubbed “Area 52” and “The Place the Air Force Goes When it Wants to be Alone.” But according to a…
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Colorado’s U.S. senators make second bid for military cash for toxic cleanup
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Colorado lawmakers are making a second bid to get local water utilities reimbursed for cleaning up toxins tied to the Air Force after failing to get their provision in the National Defense Authorization Act. U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner this time are working to get an amendment to a defense spending bill that…
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Air Force Academy dean announces retirement
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The U.S. Air Force Academy’s faculty boss will retire next year, kicking off a search for the school’s 11th dean. Brig. Gen. Andy Armacost, who has held the job since 2013, will retire on Aug. 1, 2019. During his six years, Armacost fought to bring more liberal arts instruction to the academy and led changes…
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Pence outlines plan for new Space Force; Colo. likely to play a role
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The U.S. Space Command is coming back, Vice President Mike Pence told a Pentagon crowd Thursday. And the initial move toward building a separate space force likely will land in Colorado Springs. Pence visited the Pentagon to roll out the Trump administration’s plan to create a separate armed service for space. The mission will require…
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Air Force Academy boss sees sweeping change ahead for academy, cadets
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The Air Force Academy is changing amid a new Pentagon strategy that will put more cadets in cockpits and fewer in office jobs. Finishing his first year at the academy, Superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria says the school will graduate more prospective pilots in 2019 than any time in the past 30 years. It’s a…
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New Air Force Academy sex assault policy presented to school’s Board of Visitors
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A new Air Force Academy policy shields sexual assault victims from punishment for misconduct charges like underage drinking that could be associated with the attack. The new “safe to report” policy replaces a previous standard that faced heavy criticism called “lighter, later” that put off dealing with the misconduct of sexual assault victims until their…