Armed Forces

USS Mesa Verde crew salutes Mesa Verde National Park

Sailors to meet with tribal leaders, repair trails

April 3, 2018

In Indian Country, honoring flag might mean different anthems

Supporters of professional football players who have taken a knee say it’s not intended as a criticism of the military.…

November 26, 2017

Nation & World

Collision worries prompt Navy review of all staff, ships

Wong Maye/Associated Press file<br><br>The damaged port aft hull of the USS John S. McCain, is visible while docked at Singapore’s…

November 3, 2017

Nation & World

Agents: Bergdahl debriefs were intelligence ‘gold mine’

The testimony at Bergdahl’s sentencing was meant to counter prosecution evidence favoring stiff punishment, including several service members who testified…

October 31, 2017

Nation & World

On stand, Bergdahl apologizes to those hurt looking for him

Bergdahldu1-i-syn Bergdahl was the first witness in what’s expected to be a multi-day presentation by the defense to the judge…

October 30, 2017

Nation & World

Dramatic sentencing hearing expected in Bergdahl case

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl leaves a motions hearing during a lunch break in Fort Bragg, N.C. The fate of Bergdahl…

October 22, 2017

Nation & World

The wounds suffered in Bergdahl’s search changed 3 lives

Those wounds are expected to be considered by the judge who will determine Bergdahl’s punishment on charges that he endangered…

October 22, 2017

Nation & World

Bergdahl guilty pleas leave room for drama at sentencing

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl returns to the Fort Bragg courthouse after a lunch break on Monday in Fort Bragg, N.C. Bergdahl,…

October 17, 2017

Nation & World

Army Sgt. Bergdahl pleads guilty to deserting his post

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl leaves a motions hearing held Sept. 27 during a lunch break in Fort Bragg, N.C. Bergdahl…

October 16, 2017

Regional News

Colorado legislators honor armed forces

du1-i-syn As part of Friday’s proceedings, several bipartisan resolutions were read aloud at length before members of both chambers unanimously…

January 27, 2017

Local News

Women thank Air Force for wilderness rescue

Ronda Ramsier and Carol Powell delivered a suitcase full of homemade cookies and about 50 apple dumplings Monday to Kirtland…

December 14, 2016

Local News

Talk about town: Runner completes marathon in honor of Capt. Jeff Kuss

Kuss, a Durango native, died in a plane crash June 2. Hagerty, who has dedicated several marathons to fallen heroes…

November 21, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis College speaker wins governor’s race

Eric Greitens, author of The Heart and the Fist, visits Fort Lewis College in 2012 when his book was selected…

November 9, 2016

Local News

Former medic remembers heroes, victims of bombing of Khobar Towers

Goff later was upset that by the end of the day, his newly purchased rug had been stained, Brock said.…

July 3, 2016

Local News

Scholarships, fund established to honor Capt. Jeff Kuss

prepares for family to bring Blue Angel pilot home for burial

June 8, 2016

Local News

Jeff Kuss’ body expected in Durango toward end of week

Memorial service for fallen Blue Angel pilot not set

June 5, 2016

Local News

Youngest of Durango family of veterans buried in Greenmount Cemetery

Roybal men served their country

May 29, 2016

Nation & World

Navy SEALs tell congressman there is a combat rifle shortage

Several Navy SEAL members are complaining that they are having to share combat rifles with other members of the special…

March 7, 2016

Nation & World

Obama: Veterans have much ‘to give’ nation

At an observance at Arlington National Cemetery, Obama said the Department of Veterans Affairs is getting a bigger budget and…

November 11, 2015

Local News

Flag to fly at half-staff Monday

will honor Maj. Gen. John France

October 25, 2015

Local News

Military recruiting office evacuates after a threat

on social media led to scare

July 23, 2015

Local News

Soldier was ‘a loving son, brother, hero’

60-acre area dedicated to Iraq war hero

May 25, 2015

Local News

History of SEALs to air tonight

Durangoan produced two-hour documentary

November 9, 2014

Local News

Service academy deadlines loom

High school seniors have until Oct. 6 to apply for a recommendation to the military academies and the Merchant Marine…

September 25, 2014