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10th Circuit concludes Army was justified in initially withholding Purple Heart to soldier
The Denver-based federal appeals court agreed last week that the U.S. Army was “substantially justified” in its initial decision to withhold the Purple Heart from an injured soldier, then reverse itself when new evidence surfaced during litigation. Joshua Savelkoul ultimately received the award nearly two decades after a sniper shot him in Iraq. But the…
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Former Fort Carson soldier selected to Artemis III crew
When the Artemis II splashed down off the coast of San Diego on April 10, its crewmembers were hailed as the farthest-traveled humans from Earth in history, having bested by more than 4,000 miles Apollo 13’s record. Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen traveled 252,756 miles from their home planet and returned…
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Colorado leader survives ‘no confidence’ vote, 5 federal judges stand out with delays in deciding motions, Army veteran joins 5th CD race | WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Today is Jan. 23, 2024, and here’s what you need to know: Colorado Republican Leader Mike Lynch of Wellington survived a vote of “no confidence” on Monday, but the drama that unfolded in the state House might not be over yet. The House GOP caucus held a special meeting to vote on a resolution of…
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Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose honored with monument at Colorado Capitol
The rumble of decades old radial engines, followed by the crack of rifles rendering a military salute and the ever mournful “Taps” set the stage for the dedication of a monument to Colorado’s own Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose. Rose was noted for his bravery, leading troops from the front during World War II and being,…
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A second flyover of World War II era aircraft at a ceremony dedicating a memorial to Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose in Denver, CO on April 16, 2023 (Alex Edwards/The Denver Gazette)
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A flyover of World War II era aircraft during a ceremony honoring Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose, a Coloradan and the highest ranking officer killed in the European Theater. Gov. Jared Polis and other speakers participated in the April 16, 2023 ceremony. (Alex Edwards/The Denver Gazette)
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PHOTOS: Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose Monument Dedication Ceremony
Scenes from the Maj. Gen. Maurice Rose Monument Dedication Ceremony on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park in Denver, Colo. (Timothy Hurst/Denver Gazette)
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Federal judge returns Fort Carson dog bite case to El Paso County
A lawsuit over a dog’s attack on a young child at the U.S. Army’s Fort Carson base will now return to an El Paso County court, after a federal judge determined she had no jurisdiction to hear the dispute. Miranda and Ralph Luchsinger originally filed suit in state court after a dog attacked their child…
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Fort Carson celebrates National Pride Month with LGBTQ soldiers
Transgender Army Capt. Alivia Stehlik recently had to explain to her 7-year-old son why she spends so much time advocating for LGBTQ people in the military. “I got down on a knee and looked him in the eye and told him this: ‘Some people don’t think that people like me should exist. Some people don’t…
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Coloradan becomes first woman to lead U.S. Army’s largest command
By Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post / Tribune News Service In a career full of firsts, Colorado native Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson has added yet another one to her already storied military tenure. Richardson on Wednesday became the first woman to lead the U.S. Army Forces Command in Fort Bragg, N.C., the largest command…