military
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Fort Carson soldiers develop app to plan convoys as part of Next Generation Command and Control
Planning the details of a military convoy with numerous vehicles, personnel, weapons, radios and other details can take a platoon leader three days. In addition to plotting a safe route, leaders need to map out checkpoints to track the convoy’s progress, assign personnel, and track all the weapons and gear. Capt. Christopher Reif, a software…
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Colorado Springs’ Auria showcases BORG training software meant to defend American space interests
Auria, a major space and defense company headquartered in Colorado Springs, showcased a flagship tool it has developed to keep satellite operators well trained. The tool fills a gap identified by a congressional committee as critical as the U.S. contends with increased competition and possible threats from China. Space is a critical part of daily…
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World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
BRUSSELS • World leaders reacted warily to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday that triggered worries of a broader conflict. European leaders held emergency meetings and took measures to protect their citizens in the Middle East, with key leaders calling for a negotiated settlement between Iran and the U.S. Australia and Canada were more open…
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FBI to interview with Democratic lawmakers who urged military to refuse ‘illegal orders’
The FBI sought interviews with six Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging U.S. service members to reject “illegal orders,” a development that suggests a rapidly escalating review of the lawmakers’ conduct that some military and legal experts say could prove difficult to prosecute under existing statutes. One of those legislators is Colorado’s Jason Crow, who represents the…
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Space Force chief calls for ‘radical shift’ in acquisitions
The Space Force wants to build an iterative model to acquire new technology and accept more risks to keep up with threats. “A capability that is good enough and ready now will always be better than a perfect solution that arrives too late for the fight or one that never arrives at all,” said Gen.…
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Colorado congressman backs bills to help veterans
Colorado Congressman Jason Crow, D-Aurora, is working with Republicans on a slate of bills to help address tough issues facing veterans, such as high rates of ALS and suicide. The bills were expected to be introduced this week as the United States marks Veterans Day. They’re expected to target specific gaps in care and education…
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Space Force guardians key in bombing Iran, future training calls for aggressor satellites
Space Force guardians played a critical role in ensuring B-2 Spirit stealth bombers hit three Iranian nuclear sites with bunker-buster bombs in June by providing navigation and ensuring the planes could come and go safely. The leader of Space Operations Command, Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr., highlighted their contribution during the Air Space and…
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Government shutdown could trigger furloughs in Colorado Springs, close Rocky Mountain National Park
A looming government shutdown could leave tens of thousands of employees in Colorado Springs without a paycheck and close many government services. A funding bill requires 60 votes to be adopted in the Senate. Senate Republicans only have a three-seat net majority, which means it cannot pass if only the 53 Republicans in the Senate vote for…
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Crow joins call for limiting Trump’s war powers after third missile strike
After the U.S. launched a third missile strike against an alleged drug trafficking vessel Friday, Colorado Democratic Rep. Jason Crow joined Senate Democrats on Monday in a call to end military action against cartels without congressional approval. “The illegal flow of drugs into the U.S. is a huge problem. But President Trump does not have…
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Federal judge dismisses National Guard member’s First Amendment lawsuit
A federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit from a member of the Colorado National Guard who alleged leadership unconstitutionally punished him for derogatory remarks made on a podcast. In a March 14 order, U.S. District Court Chief Judge Philip A. Brimmer expressed some confusion about how plaintiff David Morrill was alleging his First Amendment…