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After report, Air Force Academy vows new steps to stop hazing in sports teams
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The Air Force Academy’s athletic program will get an ombudsman to deal with complaints and a new system for cadets to anonymously report concerns after an independent review of the program that stemmed from two hazing incidents since late 2016. Cases are pending against a pair of cadets on the academy’s swimming team after freshmen…
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Space policy expert named Air Force Academy commandant
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A top space policy expert will be the next commandant of cadets at the United States Air Force Academy, the Pentagon announced Thursday. Brig. Gen. Michele Edmondson, who oversees space policy for the National Security Council, will take over this summer from Brig. Gen. Kristin Goodwin. It is the first time that women have served…
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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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Rep. Doug Lamborn reaps praise for military handiwork in the budget
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The U.S. Senate couldn’t pass a budget Thursday night, but Rep. Doug Lamborn was tooting his own horn for the amount of military spending he got into the House version. And he got an attaboy from House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry of Texas, according to a press release from Lamborn’s office. “I commend…
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Owen Hill welcomes Darryl Glenn to 5th District GOP primary, calls him ‘long on talk, short on accomplishments’
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State Sen. Owen Hill knocked El Paso County Commissioner Darryl Glenn as “long on talk and short on accomplishments” after news broke Friday that Glenn was planning to join Hill in a Republican primary challenging U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District. Colorado Politics reported Friday morning that Glenn was notifying leading Republicans…
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Owen Hill formally launches primary challenge against congressional incumbent Doug Lamborn
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State Sen. Owen Hill, a Colorado Springs Republican, formally launched his primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn with a Monday morning email saying he plans to bring a bold approach to Congress instead of merely voting the right way. “Over the past several years, so many in our district have approached me with a…
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Republican Owen Hill set to announce he’s running for congressional seat held by Doug Lamborn
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State Sen. Owen Hill, a Colorado Springs Republican, plans to announce on Monday that he’s running for the 5th Congressional District seat held by six-term U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, The Colorado Statesman has learned. Although he’s long been rumored to be considering a run for state treasurer in next year’s election, Hill confirmed Saturday that he intends…
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Hickenlooper appoints Air Force Major General Michael A. Loh as adjutant general of Colorado
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Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed U.S. Air Force Major General Michael A. Loh as Colorado’s new adjutant general, the governor’s office announced Friday. Loh will also serve as executive director of the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Loh will take over for Adjutant General U.S. Air Force Major General H. Michael Edwards, who announced his impending…
