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OK on 9-11-2001
September 11, 2016 — A view of the Pentagon following the attack using Flight 77 as a weapon, taken by Col. (Retired) Larry Ciancio, from his hotel room Sept. 11, 2001... MORE

A view of the Pentagon following the attack using Flight 77 as a weapon, taken by Col. (Retired) Larry Ciancio, from his hotel room Sept. 11, 2001.

9/11 recollections of a Wing commander
September 11, 2016 — Retired Air National Guard Brig. Gen. Wayne L. Schultz, 140th Wing Commander... MORE

The 100-yard difference
September 11, 2016 — Former Lt. Col. Mark Schoenrock was an active duty Army officer for 28 years; a decade as a logistics officer in several combat units, then a contracting officer, then the inspector general for the Colorado National Guard. From 1991-98 he was an executive officer in the office of one of President Bill Clinton's appointees in Washington, then the Army's acquisition liaison to Congress for two years. Retired from the active duty Army, he now serves as an Army civilian, chief of contracting for the CONG, and is approaching 34 years of federal service. In August 2011, Schoenrock sat down for an impromptu interview about the CONG's latest construction project, a new facility for the High-Altitude Army National Guard Training Site (HAATS) in Gypsum, Colo. The result of that meeting was a stunning reminder of human mortality – and a humble lesson in the value of intuition and faith. A true survivor of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, this is his story, in his words... MORE

Lt. Col. Mark Schoenrock, the contracting officer of the Colorado Army National Guard

First Scramble - Cleared Buster
September 10, 2016 — On Sept. 11, 2001, Lt. Col. John R. "Buck" Buckingham was an F-16 pilot in the Colorado Air National Guard. That night, he flew his first combat air patrol over Denver. Prior to 9/11, he'd already completed four Southwest Asia deployments in the aftermath of the Persian Gulf War. His final Southwest Asia deployment was as the 455th vice wing commander at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, where he oversaw the operations of 288 combat sorties per day. He retired as a colonel in September 2009... MORE

Retired Air National Guard Col. John R. “Buck” Buckingham, 140th Wing

New sign at High-altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site tracks lives saved
September 1, 2016 — U.S. Senator Cory Gardner, third from left, holds the lives saved sign on display at the High-altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site in Gypsum, Colo., July 22, 2016. HAATS aircrews provide ground crews hoist capabilities in some of the most unforgiving terrain on earth. Additionally, HAATS aircraft and equipment, such as night vision googles, and extensive crew training allow rescue teams to reach terrain most civilian aircraft cannot... MORE

U.S. Senator Cory Gardner, third from left, holds the lives saved sign on display at the High-altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site in Gypsum, Colo., July 22, 2016. HAATS aircrews provide ground crews hoist capabilities in some of the most unforgiving terrain on earth. Additionally, HAATS aircraft and equipment, such as night vision googles, and extensive crew training allow rescue teams to reach terrain most civilian aircraft cannot. (Photo by defense contractor Michael Hillwig)

Colorado Guard aircrews participates in annual medical disaster exercise
August 19, 2016 — The Colorado National Guard provides helicopter medical transportation to from the Denver International Airport to local hospitals, and command and control of the aircraft from the CONG's Joint Operations Center in Centennial, Colorado, during the National Disaster Medical System exercise held Aug. 17, 2016... MORE

The Colorado National Guard provides helicopter medical transportation to from the Denver International Airport to local hospitals, and command and control of the aircraft from the CONG's Joint Operations Center in Centennial, Colorado, during the National Disaster Medical System exercise held Aug. 17, 2016.
(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Maj. Darin Overstreet)

Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army radio embodies Jordan’s anti-extremist values
August 15, 2016 — Colorado National Guard Public Affairs and Jordan Armed Forces Directorate of Moral Guidance pose outside the JAF-Arab Army Radio Station in Amman, Jordan, Aug. 9, during an annual National Guard State Partnership Program public affairs exchange. Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army radio embodies Jordan's anti-extremist values... MORE

Colorado National Guard Public Affairs and Jordan Armed Forces Directorate of Moral Guidance pose outside the JAF-Arab Army Radio Station in Amman, Jordan, Aug. 9, during an annual National Guard State Partnership Program public affairs exchange. Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army radio embodies Jordan's anti-extremist values.

Colorado National Guard emergency responders take second in the nation
August 11, 2016 — U.S. Colorado National Guard Airmen and Soldiers participated in a joint exercise evaluation (EXEVAL) that tests the accuracy, response time and capabilities of the National Guard Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Enterprise (NG CRE). The training took place at Camp Rilea in Warrenton, Oregon, from July 31-Aug. 5, 2016... MORE

U.S. Colorado National Guard Airmen and Soldiers participated in a joint exercise evaluation (EXEVAL) that tests the accuracy, response time and capabilities of the National Guard Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Enterprise (NG CRE). The training took place at Camp Rilea in Warrenton, Oregon, from July 31-Aug. 5, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bobbie Reynolds)

Colorado National Guard lifts scouts to new heights
July 30, 2016 — Colorado National Guard takes scouts to new heights at the Army Aviation Support Facility, Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colo., July 30, 2016... MORE

Colorado National Guard takes scouts to new heights at the Army Aviation Support Facility, Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colo., July 30, 2016. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Manda Walters/released).

120th FS deploys to Hungary in conjunction with Operation Atlantic Resolve
July 21, 2016 — A U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, is in flight over Pápa Air Base, Pápa, Hungary in support of Operation Panther Strike after returning from a training mission in eastern Europe, July 19, 2016. In conjunction with Operation Atlantic Resolve, the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard from Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, has deployed approximately 200 Airmen to Pápa Air Base, Hungary, to conduct familiarization training alongside our NATO ally, Hungary. They will also participate in cross-border training with other deployed U.S. forces' aircraft and NATO aircraft in the region. This deployment continues to demonstrate our commitment to our allies and European security and stability... MORE

A U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, is in flight over Pápa Air Base, Pápa, Hungary in support of Operation Panther Strike after returning from a training mission in eastern Europe, July 19, 2016. In conjunction with Operation Atlantic Resolve, the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard from Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, has deployed approximately 200 Airmen to Pápa Air Base, Hungary, to conduct familiarization training alongside our NATO ally, Hungary. They will also participate in cross-border training with other deployed U.S. forces' aircraft and NATO aircraft in the region. This deployment continues to demonstrate our commitment to our allies and European security and stability. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. John Rohrer)

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