Author: Tony Peck, The Gazette
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Peterson’s 302nd Airlift Wing demonstrates firefighting prowess ahead of training trip
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COLORADO SPRINGS – The 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base showcased its firefighting capabilities Friday before the unit heads west to train for its 25th summer battling wildfires. The wing will head to Sacramento, Calif., for a weeklong training exercise hosted by the U.S. Forest Service – the federal agency overseeing its mission.…
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Air Force Academy unveils first look at its new visitor center
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COLORADO SPRINGS – The Air Force Academy on Friday unveiled ambitious plans to make its new $35 million visitor center a “Gateway to Colorado Springs,” including nearby hotels, offices, an indoor skydiving facility and a Sante Fe Trailhead Center. The proposed development – part of Colorado Springs’ City for Champions initiative – will span 57…
