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U.S. Army puts Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell’s name on aircraft

MV-75 Cheyenne II is the newest long-range assault helicopter

April 29, 2026

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U.S. Army to name aircraft after Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell

MV-75 Cheyenne II is the newest long-range assault helicopter

April 29, 2026

Local News

Defense secretary’s speech ‘very useful’ in giving military direction, says retired four-star general in Durango

Hegseth promotes ‘warrior ethos’ at Quantico assembly

October 3, 2025

Local News

Hall of Heroes to be hosted this weekend at VFW Post 4031 in Durango

auction will support Healing Conference for Gold Star Families

October 2, 2025

Regional News

With Space Command moving, Colorado Republicans tout other military investments

GOP members of Congress take a glass-half-full approach

September 9, 2025

Regional News

Gov. Polis has ‘deep reservations’ about National Guard use for immigration enforcement

Defense Department reportedly reviewing plan to deploy 20,000 troops as part of Trump’s mass deportation effort

May 20, 2025

Local News

Late La Plata County sheriff’s deputy remembered for his faith, wisdom, kindness and devotion to helping others

Bender, a Vietnam veteran and longtime La Plata County sheriff’s deputy, dies at age 74

July 13, 2024

Local News

Serving those who served

Veterans could compile, complete disability claims at Wednesday’s clinic

August 18, 2023

Regional News

Space Command headquarters will remain in Colorado Springs

President Donald Trump’s administration, in the final day of his presidency, ordered the HQ moved to Alabama

July 31, 2023

Local News

Blue Star Mothers of Durango will fly 500 American flags to honor fallen military personnel

is the second year group has held Memorial Day event at Santa Rita Park

May 25, 2023

Local News

Bayfield couple create music video to bring awareness to veteran suicides

Husband and wife say no vet should suffer for lack of access to health care

January 23, 2023

Local News

Decorated vets become owners of Magpies Newsstand in Durango

service members reflect on long military careers and retirement

November 11, 2022

Business

StoneAge is all aboard on automating its products

Water-blast tool maker inks deal with Navy to computerize its cleaning devices

June 13, 2021

Local News

Durango High School senior achieves dream of invitation to West Point

middle school, Ford Kavu Pitts focused on attending U.S. Military Academy

April 26, 2021

Local News

Department of Defense to investigate Space Command headquarters relocation

The Department of Defense will investigate whether a decision by the Trump administration to transfer the U.S. Space Command headquarters…

February 21, 2021

Local News

Man’s family history inspires latest woodcarving in Durango

honors his younger brother with statue at VFW Post 4031

August 12, 2020

Local News

Memorial Day draws small but dedicated crowd

were not publicized to avoid large gatherings during pandemic

May 25, 2020

Local News

Air National Guard to fly over Southwest Colorado today

honors front-line coronavirus workers

May 14, 2020

Pine River Times news

Air National Guard to fly over Southwest Colorado on Friday

honors front-line coronavirus workers

May 14, 2020

Local News

Sailor from Mancos evacuated from USS Roosevelt after positive COVID-19 test

man is evacuated from USS Roosevelt during coronavirus outbreak

April 26, 2020

Local News

Veterans support foundation pays Koppenhafer mortgage

gunnery sergeant chosen for ‘Season of Hope’ campaign

December 19, 2019

Local News

Cortez residents line Montezuma Avenue for veterans parade

Airplanes' 'missing man' flyover highlights event

November 11, 2019

Local News

Haircuts, clothing and more provided to Four Corners vets

annual Veterans Stand Down held at fairgrounds in Durango

October 17, 2019

Arts and Entertainment

Army recruiters released their first rap video this year; it wasn’t exactly a mic drop

“Giving All I Got,” released in February on the Army’s social media accounts, touts growth opportunities (“Army changed my life/Gave…

August 6, 2019