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  • Guard's first 4-star general ready to take Minutemen forward

    A crowd of more than 300 people from all ranks and services watched as the secretary of Defense swore in and promoted the first four-star general to lead the National Guard in its 372-year history Nov. 17 in the Pentagon. Gen. Craig R. McKinley became the chief of the National Guard Bureau and

  • It's True: Guard members get a Free Ride

    There is such a thing as a free ride--for the military in Denver, including Guard members. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors recently approved a resolution extending through December 31, 2009, the allowance for all U.S. military personnel to ride free on all Denver-area

  • 140th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron member receives national award

    Every year, the Air Force Association honors the outstanding achievements of men and women throughout the U.S. Air Force, government, academia and the aerospace industry at its annual Air & Space Conference in Washington, D.C. On Sept. 14, Lt. Gen. Craig R. McKinley, director of the Air National

  • 140th Wing member recognized by Gov. Ritter

    A member of the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, was recognized as a top achiever by Gov. Bill Ritter in a ceremony Oct. 15. State Top Achievement Recognition (STAR) awards, are highly coveted prizes earned by a handful of those whose knowledge and skills stand over and above their civil

  • Gen. Schwartz outlines future role, relationship with Guard

    The Air Force chief of staff reached out to National Guard leaders, inviting collaborative planning and support of the total force as he spoke at the National Guard Association of the United States Conference Sept. 22 here. Gen. Norton A. Schwartz addressed 2,000 citizen-Soldiers and citizen-Airmen

  • Gen. McKinley approved to lead Guard Bureau

    Lt. Gen. Craig R. McKinley was confirmed as the 26th chief of the National Guard Bureau by the Senate Oct. 2 in Washington, D.C. He will also become the first four-star general in the nearly 372-year history of the National Guard. The current director of the Air National Guard, General McKinley was

  • Sunrise Elementary School thanks veterans

    Sunrise Elementary School hosted its fifth annual Veterans Day parade to honor former and current members of the U.S. armed services Oct. 17. Among the numerous honorees were 12 current members of the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, from Buckley Air Force Base. The Airmen officially kicked