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Fort Pickett to be renamed Fort Barfoot, has Colorado National Guard connection
November 23, 2022 — A congressional commission tasked with renaming U.S. Army bases previously named after Confederate officers is rebranding Fort Pickett to Fort Barfoot, in honor of World War II Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army Tech. Sgt. Van T. Barfoot... MORE

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on 23 May 1944, near Carano, Italy. With his platoon heavily engaged during an assault against forces well-entrenched on commanding ground, 2d Lt. Barfoot (then TSgt.) moved off alone upon the enemy left flank. He crawled to the proximity of one machine-gun nest and made a direct hit on it with a hand grenade, killing two and wounding three Germans. He continued along the German defense line to another machine-gun emplacement, and with his tommy gun killed two and captured three soldiers. Members of another enemy machine-gun crew then abandoned their position and gave themselves up to Sgt. Barfoot. Leaving the prisoners for his support squad to pick up, he proceeded to mop up positions in the immediate area, capturing more prisoners, and bringing his total count to 17. Later that day, after he had reorganized his men and consolidated the newly captured ground, the enemy launched a fierce armored counterattack directly at his platoon positions. Securing a bazooka, Sgt. Barfoot took up an exposed position directly in front of three advancing Mark VI tanks. From a distance of 75 yards his first shot destroyed the track of the leading tank, effectively disabling it, while the other two changed direction toward the flank. As the crew of the disabled tank dismounted, Sgt. Barfoot killed three of them with his tommy gun. He continued onward into enemy terrain and destroyed a recently abandoned German fieldpiece with a demolition charge placed in the breech. While returning to his platoon position, Sgt. Barfoot, though greatly fatigued by his herculean efforts, assisted two of his seriously wounded men 1,700 yards to a position of safety. Sgt. Barfoot's extraordinary heroism, demonstration of magnificent valor, and aggressive determination in the face of point-blank fire are a perpetual inspiration to his fellow soldiers. (U.S. Army file photo)

Colorado National Guard flyovers honor our nation’s veterans
November 10, 2022 — Colorado Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcons will fly over Colorado communities to honor veterans for Veterans Day, Nov. 11-2, 2022... MORE

A Colorado Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, 120th Fighter Squadron, launches from then Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, Jan. 27, 2015, on a training mission over the skies of Colorado. The National Guard trains regularly with air-to-air and air-to-ground missions to maintain proficiency and be prepared when called upon by their state and nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Wolfram Stumpf)

Soldier’s desire to learn proves value in Colorado National Guard
November 9, 2022 — The CERFP responds to CBRNE incidents and assists local, state, and federal agencies with consequence management by providing capabilities to conduct patient and mass casualty decontamination, emergency medical services, and casualty search and extraction. The unit is comprised of Army and Air National Guard personnel to create a flexible force to combat fallout from large-scale incidents... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Liam Seagle, 147th Brigade Support Battalion, Colorado Army National Guard helps set up a tent during an external evaluation in Camp Rilea, Oregon, July 11, 2022. Seagle is part of the Colorado National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield explosive Enhanced Response Force Package. ExEval is a 24-36-month certification process that validates CERFP’s mission readiness and capability. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Elizabeth Clark)

Colorado Air National Guard conducts F-16 night flying training
November 2, 2022 — Residents of Aurora and neighboring communities can expect to see and hear F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft overhead later than usual while the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard conducts supplemental night flying training Nov. 1-17, 2022... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Mathew “Chaff” Crabb, pilot, 120th Fighter Squadron, 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado, prepares his aircraft for a training mission prior to a night flight during Red Flag 17-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The Red Flag exercise is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States, its allies, and coalition partners, and is conducted on the vast gunnery ranges of the 2.9 million acre Nevada Test and Training Range, a primary training area associated with Nellis AFB. The exercise brings in more than 100 aircraft and 3,000 personnel with the goal of preparing commanders and service members at all levels for war in a realistic training scenario. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. John Rohrer)

Strong bonds build resilient families
November 1, 2022 — In order to build and strengthen families, the Army developed the Strong Bonds program. These training events provide a safe and secure environment for Soldiers and their families to address the impact of deployments, military-life stressors, and common relationship challenges... MORE

Members of the Colorado Army National Guard Chaplain Corps teach Soldiers and their families how to become an effective family at a Strong Bonds event Aug. 20, 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Strong Bonds events provide a safe and secure environment for Soldiers and their families to address the impact of deployments, military-life stressors, and common relationship challenges. (Photo courtesy of Colorado Army National Guard Chaplain Corps)

Colorado field artillery battalion returns from Middle East deployment
October 6, 2022 — The Colorado National Guard will welcome home around 300 Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery Regiment Oct. 9, 2022 at the Evie Garret Dennis Campus high school in Aurora, Colorado... MORE

Members of the Colorado Army National Guard 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery Regiment prepare to deploy in support of Operation Spartan Shield Dec. 6, 2021, at the Colorado Springs Airport. Their mission, in support of U.S. Central Command, is essential in demonstrating the United States’ commitment to the security and stability of our partners in the Middle East and Central Asia. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Remington Henderson)

FireGuard’s cutting-edge mission saves lives and mitigates property damage from wildfires
October 5, 2022 — Utilizing military-operated satellites and incorporating civilian resources from the National Interagency Fire Center, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and the U.S. Forest Service, service members can detect wildfires, notify authorities, and create products that can be disseminated to firefighting networks nationwide... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Joseph Flores, intelligence specialist, 3rd Battalion,157th Infantry Regiment, Colorado National Guard, assigned to Task Force FireGuard, analyzes environmental factors in an area of an ongoing wildfire. FireGuard utilizes National Weather Service, National Interagency Fire Center, and Spot Forecast Monitoring sites to support emergency wildfire services. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by John Rohrer)

8th Civil Support Team conducts annual evaluation exercise
September 27, 2022 — Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Teams from Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska joined civilian first responders to participate in joint exercise Western Sugar Response, a simulated hazardous disaster at an old sugar factory, hosted by U.S. Army North, Aug. 30, 2022, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Zachary Lutz
and Sgt. Rainee Malle, 8th Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Teams, Colorado National Guard conduct initial sight recon of a potential biohazard contamination site during Joint Exercise Western Sugar Response, Aug. 30, 2022, Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The exercise provided a realistic threat situation, integrating resources as necessary to demonstrate capabilities in responding to an incident requiring chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threat response, assessment, characterization, analysis, identification and mitigation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Katie Lee)

Colorado Air National Guard advocates for Space National Guard
September 22, 2022 — The Colorado Air National Guard had a major impact on the space community when U.S. Air Force Space Command handed over a national mission to the 137th Space Warning Squadron, now part of the 233rd Space Group... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rhyan Acey (left) and Staff Sgt. Isaiah Servantez perform maintenance on the AN/TSQ-180 Milstar Communications Vehicle July 30, 2021, at the 233rd Space Group, Greeley Air National Guard Station, Greeley, Colorado. GANGS was the first National Guard unit to assume an Air Force Space Command mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Amanda Geiger)

Colorado National Guard honors fallen warriors, Gold Star Families with new memorial
September 20, 2022 — The Colorado National Guard unveiled the War on Terrorism Remembrance Memorial at Joint Force Headquarters, Centennial, Colorado, Sept. 11, 2022... MORE

Gold Star Families and Colorado National Guard members visit the War on Terrorism Remembrance Memorial at Joint Force Headquarters, Centennial, Colorado, Sept. 11, 2022. The Colorado National Guard unveiled the War on Terrorism Remembrance Memorial at JFHQ, Sept. 11. The memorial features these CONG fallen service members: U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel A. Romero, died April 15, 2002; U.S. Army Sgt. Luis R. Reyes, died Nov. 18, 2005; U.S. Army Sgt. Jon L. Stiles, died Nov. 13, 2008; U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 David R. Carter, Aug. 6, 2011; and, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Liam J. Nevins, died Sept. 21, 2013. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Katherine Lee)

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