military
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After report, Air Force Academy vows new steps to stop hazing in sports teams
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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House backs $675 billion spending bill for Pentagon
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House on Thursday approved a $675 billion spending bill for the Defense Department that includes a 2.6 percent raise for the military.The 359-49 vote sends the bill to the Senate, where the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a similar measure this week. The House bill provides $146 billion for equipment and upgrades,…
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Trump orders creation of ‘space force’
President Donald Trump on Monday redoubled his efforts to create a separate military force for space, directing the Pentagon to clear the way for the new service branch ahead of a congressional move to create it. It remained unclear how the presidential pronouncement would impact Air Force Space Command in Colorado Springs, which now controls…
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Defense policy bill includes $120M for work at Colorado military bases
Colorado would see more than $120 million in construction at local military bases under a $716 billion military policy and spending bill the Senate is taking up this week. The bill, which has already made its way through the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, would spend more than $100 million on Fort Carson, which would…
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CONGRESSIONAL ROUNDUP: How Colorado’s delegation voted this week
Here’s a look at key votes in Congress this week and how Colorado’s delegation voted: H.R. 5515: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 This was a vote to pass H.R. 5515 in the House. H.R. 5515 is the hotly contested $717 billion military spending bill that would pay for numerous new fighter jets,…
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NORAD at 60: Odd-couple countries built successful marriage
On the international stage, America and its northern neighbor make for an odd couple. America is known for its military might. Canada sends small groups of polite peacekeepers. Our president is an aging, salty conservative. Canada has a youthful, svelte liberal. President Trump is a real estate tycoon. Prime Minister Trudeau is a former substitute…
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Mike Coffman, Jason Crow give thumbs down to Trump’s ‘marching orders’ for military parade
Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman and Democratic challenger Jason Crow, both combat veterans, scowled Wednesday at reports President Donald Trump has asked the Pentagon to plan a grand military parade in the streets of Washington, D.C. “No shutdowns, no parades,” Coffman told Colorado Politics through a spokesman while the House was grappling with legislation to…
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Purcell: Small gestures key to honoring their sacrifice
Parades, mattress sales and burgers on the grill are all nice, but I feel we should do more to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Ah, yes, you speak of the Memorial Day holiday, a day intended to honor the men and women who gave their lives to protect the freedoms…