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Map offers glance into veteran population in Colorado
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kdvr.com, State

Map offers glance into veteran population in Colorado

By Addy Bink | Fox 31 News Veterans comprise roughly 6% of the U.S. population, U.S. Census Bureau data shows. In some states, however, veterans represent an even larger part of the public. The Census Bureau’s most recent American Community Survey estimates more than 15.8 million Americans previously served. Unsurprisingly, the nation’s most-populated states — Texas, Florida, and California — are home to the most veterans. Each state has more than 1 million veterans, but Texas has the greatest number at nearly 1.4 million. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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WWII, Korea and Vietnam Vet jumps from plane at 99, and it may not be his last jump
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WWII, Korea and Vietnam Vet jumps from plane at 99, and it may not be his last jump

By MARY SHINN | The Gazette Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Jim Akin carried an estimated 10,000 paratroopers as a pilot, and when he skydived at 99 years old over the summer it was in their honor. “I thought, ‘Boy, I hope I got the guts to do it,’” he said. The somersault in the air, the 40 seconds of free fall and hitting 120 mph — he loved all of it. He hopes to do it again to mark his 100th birthday in April. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Verhoeff: On Veterans Day, we honor service and sacrifice, yet many Colorado schools remain open 
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Verhoeff: On Veterans Day, we honor service and sacrifice, yet many Colorado schools remain open 

By Sean Verhoeff | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice As we approach Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honoring the men and women who have selflessly served our nation, we are reminded of the sacrifices these individuals and their families have made. This federal holiday offers the nation an opportunity to reflect on the courage, commitment and resilience of our veterans, and to express gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy as a result of their service.  However, in Colorado, many public schools do not observe Veterans Day as a holiday, meaning students attend classes as usual, and families often miss the chance to celebrate together. For families with a legacy of military service, this lack of observance can feel like a missed opportunity to pass down stories, traditions an...
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Vietnam veteran Ray Gooch educates younger generations on U.S. Constitution
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Vietnam veteran Ray Gooch educates younger generations on U.S. Constitution

By Jen Schumann | Contributor, Rocky Mountain Voice U.S. Army veteran Ray Gooch says "the Lord was taking care of me" when he was "kept out of Vietnam and sent to Alaska". "I learned an awful lot up there with the Arctic, the people and the environment,” he says, reflecting on his time in the military.  His journey from a tight-knit Colorado mountain community to serving in the Cold War and now teaching the U.S. Constitution, as written, as intended, and as ratified in 1887. His is a testament to resilience, patriotism and purpose. Gooch was raised in the mountains of Coal Creek Canyon, Colo. “Our party line had 12 people on it,” he recalls with humor, referencing the shared telephone system where multiple households were connected on the same line. “That was our way of life...
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F-16 Fighting Falcons to fly over Denver metro communities on Veterans Day
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F-16 Fighting Falcons to fly over Denver metro communities on Veterans Day

By Heather Willard | Fox 31 News The Colorado Air National Guard’s F-16 Fighting Falcons will honor American veterans with flyovers on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. The flyovers are a traditional gesture that the Colorado Air National Guard observes on patriotic holidays, which the federal agency said shows the dedication and support that guardsmen provide, in addition to showcasing the U.S. Air Force’s military strength. The flyovers are conducted at no additional cost to U.S. taxpayers as the flights serve as pilot training. FREAD THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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In Colorado Springs, new organizers reviving Veterans Day parade after cancellation last week
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In Colorado Springs, new organizers reviving Veterans Day parade after cancellation last week

By Mary Shinn | The Gazette Colorado Springs will have a Veterans Day parade after all. Civic and businesses leaders announced Tuesday that new organizers have come forward to ensure a parade will take place next month after last week’s news of the cancellation of the original parade triggered an outpouring of support for the event. The new parade, to be called the “In Their Honor Veterans Day Parade,” will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 9 along Tejon Street downtown. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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