3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (181+ words) AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KOAA) — The Class of 2026 will graduate from the United States Air Force Academy on Thursday, and the world famous Thunderbirds have landed in Colorado Springs ahead of their performance. It's an annual tradition for the Thunderbirds…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (873+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — For Taylor Schreiner, being named Military Child of the Year for the U.S. Space Force is both an honor and a responsibility. She is set to be honored with the title in Washington, D.C., this week....

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (499+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A Colorado Springs teen is being recognized as the 2026 Military Child of the Year for the Space Force! Years of deployments and long separations once left Taylor Schreiner feeling the quiet strain of military life. Now,…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (118+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — On Thursday, April 9, the Salvation Army in Colorado Springs is offering a free meal to celebrate the beginning of Spring. Dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army Colorado Springs Corps on…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (359+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Social media lit up on Monday after two unique military aircraft were spotted flying laps over and around the Colorado Springs area. The so-called “Doomsday” plane, or the E-4B "Nightwatch,” took off from Omaha and made…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (224+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A veteran resource event in downtown Colorado Springs brought together local non-profits to provide mental health resources, networking, and general support to U.S. veterans in the area. Organizations like the Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center gathered…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (539+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Veterans gathered at the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center Tuesday evening to meet with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet as part of his ongoing campaign for governor. The event focused on what veterans want from Colorado’s next…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (284+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Special Forces Foundation in Colorado Springs has a simple mission. Provide immediate and ongoing support to the Special Forces community and their families. Development Manager Christian "Creed" Reed says extraordinary sacrifice deserves extraordinary care. Reed…...

10+ mon, 2+ day ago   (401+ words) SOUTHERN COLORADO (KOAA) — On Veterans Day, several ceremonies were held across southern Colorado to honor those who served and their families. You can view some of those ceremonies below: Pueblo Veterans Day Ceremony The Home of Heroes is honoring its…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (492+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Local businesses across Colorado Springs are stepping up to help families and federal workers affected by the ongoing government shutdown, with many pledging to continue their support for as long as needed. Sandy's restaurant, Who Gives…...