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Jan. 31, 2020
Colorado National Guard celebrates 160 years of service to communities, state and nation

For 160 years, the Colorado National Guard has served our communities, state and nation.The CONG dates to Jan. 23, 1860, when the 1st General Assembly of the Jefferson Territory authorized the formation of two military companies of Citizen-Soldiers – the “Jefferson Rangers” and the “Denver Guards” –
Jan. 10, 2020
Colorado National Guard F-16 fighter maintenance discovery changes U.S. Air Force training standard

The Colorado Air National Guard’s 140th Wing Aircraft Structural Maintenance and Non-Destructive Inspection section made a significant finding on the F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft, which has led to a fleet-wide investigation into the matter.“Even the most minor cracks in an aircraft structure, ones
Sept. 16, 2019
Texas middle school dedicated to fallen former student and Air Force captain

A name and legacy to inspire students – this is how family, friends, educators, and the community paid tribute to U.S. Air Force Capt. Mark “Tyler” Voss during an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly-opened Capt. Mark Tyler Voss Middle School Sept. 14.
Sept. 4, 2019
140th Wing returns from a deployment in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, NATO in Afghanistan

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, Commander-in-Chief of the Colorado National Guard, will welcome home Aug. 4 2019, more than 300 Airmen from the 140th Wing who deployed for four months to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and the NATO’s Resolute Support mission in
July 3, 2019
Colorado and Jordan share leadership development

Now in its 26th year, the National Guard's State Partnership Program has grown to 75 partnerships with 81 nations. The program joins a state's National Guard with a partner country's military to build relationships where both entities benefit from the experience.The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab army
June 12, 2019
New National Guard space control squadron stands up

The Colorado National Guard's newest military unit to be assigned the space mission will conduct a stand up ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 1 at 1 p.m. to recognize the 138th Space Control Squadron.The 138th Space Control Squadron, which received federal
May 28, 2019
140th Wing deploys to Afghanistan in support of NATO and Operation Freedom’s Sentinel

The Colorado Air National Guard’s 140th Wing based at Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, deployed more than 300 Airmen to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and the NATO’s Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan. Colorado Airmen will fly and maintain F-16 Fighting Falcon
May 16, 2019
Partnership builds trusted frontline leaders in Colorado, Jordan

Royal Jordanian Air Force senior enlisted leaders arrived at Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, Feb. 4, 2019, for a Non-commissoned Officer National Guard State Partnership Program event. The meeting between Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army and Colorado National Guard enlisted leaders aimed to
May 8, 2019
Colorado Army and Air National Guard split state Best Warrior Competition

Six Airmen and eight Soldiers of the Colorado National Guard competed in the 2019 Best Warrior Competition at Fort Carson, Colorado, April 11-14, 2019. When the competition came to an end, the exhausted Soldiers and Airmen appeared to muster up the energy and motivation to see who among them would
April 7, 2019
Colorado National Guard team prepares for evaluation, assists partners

Colorado National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package will host a collective training event at Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, and between BAFB and Watkins, Colorado April 5-6, 2019. A medical element from the West Virginia

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