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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.

Colorado Army National Guard field artillery unit trains for deployment

By | Oct. 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.”

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)

Physical fitness is key to Warrior success

By Sgt. 1st Class Joseph K. VonNida | Oct. 27, 2023

The Colorado National Guard’s 2023 BWC tested competitor’s physical stamina, starting with the Army Combat Fitness Test.

Colorado Army National Guard Soldier serves for family, community, citizenship

By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph K. VonNida | Sept. 26, 2023

U.S. Army Sgt. Chau Do was born in Vietnam and came to the U.S. with his family in 1998 when he was 9 years old. He could not speak English, but the public school system would help overcome that barrier. “Life in America was all new to me,” Do said. “Not knowing how to speak the language made it difficult to interact with other people.”

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Knauer, 140th Civil Engineering Squadron, Colorado Air National Guard, inspects an air conditioning unit during the 140th Civil Engineering Squadron, 140th Wing, Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, participation in a Deployment for Training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14-31, 2023. Eleven other units, on two-week rotations, worked together in tandem to accomplish a large-scale tasking at Yokota. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Davis)

Colorado’s 140th Civil Engineering Squadron performs Deployment for Training in Japan

By U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Luca Lovato, 140th Wing Public Affairs | Sept. 8, 2023

The Colorado Air National Guard’s 140th Civil Engineering Squadron, 140th Wing, Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, participated in a Deployment for Training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 14 - 31, 2023.

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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 Air National Guard conducts Veterans Day flyovers to honor our veterans

By Colorado National Guard Public Affairs | Nov. 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.

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 National Guard, local partners conduct active threat response exercise

By Colorado National Guard Public Affairs | Nov. 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.

Incoming Colorado Army National Guard Land Component Commander U.S. Army Col. Tod M. Fenner is assuming the role of LCC. The ceremony will take place at the North Colorado Springs Readiness Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Nov. 4, 2023. Fenner is responsible for the training and readiness of the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, and Joint Force Headquarters. He also serves as the Army director for the Joint Diversity and Inclusion working group. His next assignment will be land component commander for the COARNG. (Photo by U.S. Army Capt. Remington Henderson)

Colorado Army National Guard newly promoted brigadier general assumes command

By Colorado National Guard Public Affairs | Nov. 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.

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)

Colorado National Guard Soldiers and Airmen compete in Best Warrior Competition

By Colorado National Guard Public Affairs | Oct. 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.

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