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Colorado’s 140th Wing F-16s integrate with fifth-generation fighters at Checkered Flag
December 14, 2023 — More than 190 Citizen Airmen from the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard participated in the Checkered Flag Exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 25-Nov. 8, 2023... MORE

Photo of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Lynch, crew chief, 140th Maintenance Group, Colorado Air National Guard greets U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel “Tracer” Way, pilot, 120th Fighter Squadron, 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard after Way lands at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, for Checkered Flag Oct. 25, 2023.

Secretary of Air Force makes historic visit to Colorado Air National Guard Airmen
December 13, 2023 — Secretary of Air Force makes historic visit to Colorado Air National Guard AThe 26th Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Frank Kendall made an historic visit to the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, Nov. 3, 2023. Kendall met with Buckley Airmen and Guardians, Governor Jared Polis, and toured 140th Wing facilities and the flight line. Kendall also met with COANG space professionals... MORE

Photo of Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall receives a tour of the mobile ground station from U.S. Air Force Col. Stephanie Figueroa, commander, 233rd Space Group at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado Nov. 3, 2023.

Colorado Air National Guard conducts Veterans Day flyovers to honor our veterans
November 10, 2023 — Colorado Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcons will honor our veterans with flyovers of Colorado Veterans Day community events, Nov. 11, 2023... MORE

A Colorado Air National Guard, 140th Wing, F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over Colorado following a 100 Years of Aviation celebration at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, May 7, 2023. The fighter jet flew as part of a past, present, and hopeful future formation, over the skies of Colorado, representing the proud legacy of the Colorado Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Matthew Plew)

Colorado National Guard, local partners conduct active threat response exercise
November 7, 2023 — The Colorado National Guard Joint Force Headquarters Force Protection element, in cooperation with the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and South Metro Fire Rescue, will conduct an active threat response exercise at the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs campus, 6848 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial, Colorado, 9 a.m.-noon, Nov. 8, 2023... MORE

Members of the Colorado National Guard and the Arapahoe County Sheriffs Office perform active threat training at Joint Force Headquarters, Centennial, Colorado, Oct. 14, 2021. This training prepares the CONG and partner organizations to respond to potential real life incidents. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Katherine Lee)

Colorado Army National Guard newly promoted brigadier general assumes command
November 3, 2023 — U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Tod M. Fenner, Colorado Army National Guard, will assume the role of land component commander in a ceremony to be held at North Colorado Springs Readiness Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado, at 1 p.m., Nov. 4, 2023... MORE

Colorado Army National Guard field artillery unit trains for deployment
October 30, 2023 — “I was very excited to see the brigade command post and staff in action,” 169th FAB Commander U.S. Army Col. William DiProfio said. “This annual training was designed to get after our core field artillery tasks and prepare for our mobilization validation exercise in January, and we are doing just that.”... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Jose Romero, advanced field artillery tactical data system operator, 169th Field Artillery Brigade, Colorado Army National Guard, plots target data for fire missions to monitor trends on a simulated battlefield during the brigade’s communication exercise at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, Sept. 14, 2023. Exercise injects, such as the one Romero is plotting, are part of the train-up to the brigade’s mobilization validation.

Physical fitness is key to Warrior success
October 27, 2023 — The Colorado National Guard’s 2023 BWC tested competitor’s physical stamina, starting with the Army Combat Fitness Test... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Joslynn Carochi, 947th Engineer Company, Colorado Army National Guard checks equipment during the Rangers Stake event at the 2023 Colorado National Guard Best Warrior Competition held at the 168th Regional Training Institute, Fort Carson, Colorado, Oct. 19, 2023. BWC competitors represent their units and brigades in an intense challenge to determine who will advance to the regional Best Warrior Competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Roberto Diaz)

Colorado National Guard Soldiers and Airmen compete in Best Warrior Competition
October 20, 2023 — Colorado National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are participating in the state's annual Best Warrior Competition at Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Oct. 19-22, 2023... MORE

Colorado National Guard State Command Sergeant Major U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Assaad encourages a Best Warrior competitor during the physical fitness event of the 2022 Colorado Best Warrior Competition, Fort Carson, Colorado, April 21, 2022. BWC competitors test their physical and mental prowess during a series of events while striving to be crowned the best. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Taylor Lakey-Tamacori)

Former Colorado National Guard State Chaplain retires with 22 years of service
October 13, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul E. Franz, former Colorado National Guard State Chaplain and the only Air National Guard chaplain serving as a general officer, will retire at a ceremony honoring his 22 years of service to community, state, and nation at Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight, Centennial, Colorado, Oct. 15, 2023, at 3:00 p.m... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Paul E. Franz, former Colorado National Guard state chaplain and only Air National Guard general officer chaplain, retires October 15, 2023, at a ceremony in his honor in Centennial, Colorado. Franz currently serves as the ANG assistant to the chief of chaplains, Headquarters, USAF, Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force official photo)

Colorado National Guard members visit local schools in helicopter for Red Ribbon Week
October 11, 2023 — Colorado National Guard members will land a helicopter at Colorado schools in Alamosa, Colorado Springs, Denver, Pueblo and the surrounding areas Oct. 10-27, 2023, to deliver a message about the importance of drug-free living and making positive choices to Colorado youth around the state... MORE

The Colorado Joint Counter Drug Task Force lands a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at a school on the Western Slope in Colorado to share about the importance of drug-free living and making positive choices with Colorado youth during Red Ribbon Week, April 25-May 5, 2022. The CONG partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration to deliver a message about the importance of drug-free living and making positive choices. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Air Force 1st Lt. Katherine Lee)

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