united states marine corps
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Congressional deal means Space Force cleared for launch
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A rare congressional compromise, backed by the White House and set for a vote this week, will give birth to a new military service for space, with Colorado airmen forming the core cadre of the new Space Force. Details on the new service were sparse Monday, but insiders say it will fall under the Department…
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Leo Lucero, a Colorado lawmaker from Pueblo who championed education and racial equality, dies at 91
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Leo Lucero, a Pueblo lawmaker who championed diversity and education during 14 years in the state House, died Sept. 24 at the age of 91. Born in Boone, the Democrat joined the Marines after graduating from Centennial High School of Pueblo. Lucero earned his sergeant’s stripes before heading back to school and serving as a…
