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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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F-16 Vipers to flyover these Colorado areas over Memorial Day weekend
DENVER (KDVR) — You may see military planes in the sky this weekend, as four Colorado Air National Guard planes will fly over several Colorado communities to honor fallen servicemembers for Memorial Day. The Colorado National Guard said the 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard will fly four planes on Saturday and Monday for Memorial Day, which honors those who lost their lives while serving the country. Things to do around Denver during Memorial Day Weekend These planes can be seen anywhere from Denver to Durango. Here's what they look like in formation: 'A Memorial Day flyover is more than a display of airpower,' said U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher 'KojaCk' Melka, acting deputy commander, 140th Wing. 'It is a solemn tribute to our fallen heroes, a reminder to our community of the sacrifices made for freedom, and a powerful symbol of our unwavering commitment to honor those who gave all.' 5 things to know ahead of Denver International Airport Memorial Day travel If you're looking to see these planes in the air, they will be passing through several Colorado areas. Colorado National Guard said the flyovers are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Monday, but these times are estimates and the flyovers could be cancelled due to weather. These are the areas the planes will be flying over: May 24, 2025 Colorado Freedom Memorial, Aurora, 10 a.m. May 26, 2025 Fort Morgan Cemetery, Fort Morgan, 10:20 a.m. Homelake Cemetery, Homelake, 10:40 a.m. VFW Post 4031, Durango, 10:55 a.m. Nucla Cemetery, Nucla, 11:05 a.m. Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, Grand Junction, 11:15 a.m. Grand Lake Town Park, Grand Lake, 11:40 a.m. Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, 11:50 a.m. Olinger Highland Cemetery, Thornton, 11:55 a.m. University of Colorado, Folsom Stadium, Boulder, 12 p.m. 'Never seen before' concert venue to host DJ on Denver's 16th Street on Memorial Day If you're not in the general area of these Colorado communities, you should still keep an eye out if you're around the area. The Colorado National Guard said the aircraft could also be seen traveling to and from the destinations. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- General
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Several agencies practice wildland firefighting from the sky
LONGMONT, Colo. (KDVR) — Several state agencies got a bird's eye view Thursday morning to practice skills on fighting wildfires from above. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control does the training annually, and teams up with the Colorado National Guard and a couple of local fire departments to make it happen. This year's training will have a variety of helicopters, including Single Engine Air Tankers: UH-72 Lakota helicopters and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, and CH-47 Chinook helicopters. One of the main activities will be targeted aerial water delivery practice at Chatfield State Park in Littleton, Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City and Button Rock Reservoir in Longmont. Rabbit suspected in wildlife strike that forced United flight to divert back to DIA The goal is for crews to be prepared for the real thing when the time comes. The training, organizers and officials said, is increasingly necessary. All the agencies involved were the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Colorado National Guard, USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Boulder Fire-Rescue, City of Longmont and Longmont Fire Department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Politics
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CO agencies under Department of Defense delete social posts of diversity, inclusion mentions
DENVER (KDVR) — Following a new memo sent by the U.S. Department of Defense to its agencies, a number of posts have disappeared from Colorado organizations' social media. Alongside them have appeared several posts addressing the social presence purge. They all say nearly the same thing, reading nearly the same as this Colorado National Guard post: 'In alignment with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5400.17 and recent Executive Orders issued by the President, the Colorado National Guard is reviewing and adjusting its social media content to ensure compliance with DoD policies and priorities. As a result, certain posts have been removed or are in the process of being removed or modified in accordance with federal guidance. The Colorado National Guard is committed to transparency, professionalism, and adherence to presidential orders and DoD directives.' Colorado National Guard The Pentagon's missive sent on Wednesday directs agencies to remove any mentions that 'promote diversity, equity and inclusion.' The blanket statement provided on social media acknowledging the removal of the content was also required to ensure clarity for anyone on the social media accounts or websites. Colorado politicians respond to heated Trump, Zelenskyy meeting in Oval Office The deadline to comply is March 5 — next Friday. If the DoD components are unable to remove all DEI content by March 5, they are tasked with prioritizing the posts made between Jan. 20, 2021, and Jan. 19 of this year. 'While DEI-related content outside of this date range must also be removed, articles, photos, and videos from the last four years are the immediate priority to align DoD communication with the current Administration,' the order states. The order also outlines what the Trump Administration considers DEI: Information that promotes programs, concepts or materials about critical race theory, gender ideology, and preferential treatment or quotas based upon sex, race or ethnicity Other DEI-related matters with respect to promotion and selection reform, advisory boards, councils and working groups Content counter to merit-based or color-blind policies, for which the DoD order gave examples of articles focusing on characteristics like race, ethnicity or sex Promotion of cultural awareness months as outlined in a Jan. 31 memorandum 'Identity Months Dead at DoD.' That January memorandum, sent by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, declared that DEI divides the force by putting one group ahead of another, which he said would 'threaten mission execution.' 'Installations, units, and offices are encouraged to celebrate the valor and success of military heroes of all races, genders, and backgrounds as we restore our warrior culture and ethos,' Hegseth wrote. 'We are proud of our warriors and their history, but we will focus on the character of their service instead of their immutable characteristics.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
