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James “Jimmy” Langford served his country as a sergeant in the US Army from 1943 to 1946. At 6 feet, 1 inch tall he is still ...

The United States Air Force Academy's graduation is happening on May 29. Here's what you need to know ahead of the ceremony.

Newly confirmed Air Force Secretary Dr. Troy Meink told Air Force Academy graduates Thursday they were being commissioned as ...

When members of the Air Force Academy's class of 2025 graduated on Thursday, the commencement ceremony took place without its ...

It’s such a good feeling, I can’t describe it,” said 2nd Lt. Gabriella Meccia. 909 cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy are ...

A busy interstate is experiencing delays due to a tractor-trailer crash on Thursday, according to Mountain View Fire Rescue. Colorado Springs residents are already beginning to vote on a project that ...

The conversation took place more than a decade ago, but Pat Castle vividly remembers the day his daughter Grace, then 9, ...

The U.S. military spent more than $6 billion over the past three years to recruit and retain service members, in what has ...

This detailed comparison breaks down what new recruits face in each branch of the U.S. military. From the physically grueling Marine Corps Crucible to the simulated shipboard crises of Navy Battle ...

Several local high school students are committing to protecting our country following graduation. Monday morning, Harbor Creek High School held its annual military signing day. Senior Ryleigh ...

Three sailors assigned to Recruit Training Command Great Lakes have died over the past month, the Naval Education and ...