Posts Tagged ‘Air’

America’s Most Biblically-Hostile U. S. President

When one observes President Obama’s unwillingness to accommodate America’s four-century long religious conscience protection through his attempts to require Catholics to go against their own doctrines and beliefs, one is tempted to say that he is anti-Catholic. But that characterization would not be correct. Although he has recently singled out Catholics, he has equally targeted [...]

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China engaging in military buildup while US cuts forces

by Matt Lacy – An expert on Communist China says the United States could be making a grave mistake by cutting back on defense spending while China is doing just the opposite. Beijing recently announced a new defense budget of approximately $106 billion, which equates to an 11.2-percent increase. Cheng says this increase coupled with [...]

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AF cancels contract following media scrutiny

Contract for attack aircraft given to Brazilian company under SEC investigation  by Matt Lacy – Following widespread criticism and scrutiny in several media outlets, the Air Force set aside a contract it awarded to a Brazilian owned company citing what it called issues with the “quality of the documentation supporting the award decision.” In December, [...]

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Did Air Force decision to remove “God” from patch make phrase better?

by Matt Lacy – While a group of Republican lawmakers is urging the Air Force to put the word “God” back into a service patch, one retired officer says he believes the new motto still references the divine and is actually better. The Air Force Rapid Capabilities Force expedites the development and fielding of select [...]

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Wichita, Kansas becomes collateral damage in war against Boeing.

A Statofortress overshadows the little Warthog By Craig Masters The announcement came this week that the historic 97 building complex covering over 2 million square feet of aircraft manufacturing and support facilities in Wichita, Kansas will be shuttered by Boeing. The total impact to the area is only imaginable for now, but the 2,200 lost [...]

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Xcel says new EPA rules not expected to have major impact in Colorado

Regs could cause blackouts in other parts of the country as plants close Valmont power station in Boulder by Peter Grady – While new regulations on mercury and other pollutants could cause XCEL customers to experience brownouts and blackouts as plants are forced to close due to the new rules, consumers in Colorado are not expected [...]

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Air Force Academy apologizes for e-mail promoting toy drive

Group says Christians sharing faith “national security threat”     by Jack Minor –   The Air Force Academy has issued an apology after cadets sent an e-mail promoting a toy drive for children.   The e-mail, which was not coercive, was sent by cadets to other cadets and asked for recipients to consider volunteering [...]

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Greeley braces for new flood of California illegals

In Sacramento, California, Gov. Jerry Brown on Saturday granted illegal immigrants access to state financial aid at public universities and community colleges. The “DREAM ACT” as it has been labeled will allow students who are illegal immigrants and who have attended high school in California for three years to be at least as eligible for [...]

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Emissions testing commission caught red-handed in Weld County’s pocketbook.

by Craig Masters Tea Party Supporters do more than wave flags – they work hard to keep Americans free According to an e-mail released to Loveland 9-12 subscribers, the Estes Park Tea Party Patriots were @#!*% and ready when the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) rolled into Estes Park September 15, for public hearings [...]

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Nebraska veteran discharged over Obama eligibility issue wants to conduct church revivals

  by Jack Minor – An Air Force enlisted man who was quickly discharged after he began questioning Obama’s eligibility to be president has said he would like to go around the country conducting revival meetings in churches regarding America’s moral decay. SSgt Daryn Moran, an ophthalmology technician with the 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein [...]

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Dear American Taxpayer

from Michelle Obama… – For only the second time in my adult life, I am not ashamed of my country.  I want to thank the hard working American people for paying $242 thousand dollars for my vacation in Spain . My daughter Sasha, several long-time family friends, my personal staff and various guests had a [...]

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Neil Downing Bostick

  March 29, 1935 ~ April 11, 2011   Neil Downing Bostick of Evans, Colorado died Monday, April 11, 2011 at his home.  He was born on March 29, 1935 in Birmingham, Alabama to James Thomas and Juanita (Cherry) Bostick.  He attended Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, graduating in 1961, making him a Golden Eagle [...]

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Ronald (Ronny) Edmund McGee Sr.

Ronald (Ronny) Edmund McGee Sr., October 6th, 1935-April 17th, 2011.  Resident of Greeley, Colorado. Ronny passed away peacefully Sunday surrounded by loving family.  Ronny was born in Brooklyn, New York, but was raised in Atlanta, Georgia.  He enlisted in the US Air force in the early 1950’s, was stationed at Lowry Air Force Base, and [...]

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How to get a home energy audit

By Mike Bauman It is a little known fact that Xcel Energy has a program that will, for a small fee, conduct an energy audit on your home to find areas of concern.  This will allow you to fix these areas, thus, lowering your heating and cooling bills. According to Xcel: The Home Energy Audit [...]

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Marine ground troops going to Libya after Obama says, ‘No boots on the ground.”

Marine Expeditionary Unit includes ground, helicopter forces by Jack Minor   The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit consisting of infantry and cargo helicopters is preparing to deploy to Libya from Camp Lejune. This is happening even though Obama declared, in a speech, that he “would not put ground troops in Libya.”  Unlike the Army, which uses the Air Force [...]

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The 7

By Air Force Master Sgt. Cheresa D. Theiral, Colorado National Guard Public Affairs    Remains of a green sedan following a fiery, one-car crash on Airport Road in Aurora, Colo., March 6, 2011. Seven Soldiers and Airmen rescued two victims from the burning car. The group was composed of Colorado National Guardsmen and Army Reservists [...]

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Walter Leon “Poppy/Daisy” Coffman

Walter Leon “Poppy/Daisy” Coffman, 92 11/12th’s, of Apache Junction, AZ joined The Lord on Oct. 4, 2010. He was born in Eaton, CO, Nov. 1, 1917 to Walter S. Coffman & Nancy “Nannie” Susan (Gibson). Walter was #2 of 5 children. He proudly served in the Army Air Corps and was in the W. W.  [...]

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Donald Charles Shankweiler Sr.

October 15, 1930 ~ October 3, 2010 Donald Charles Shankweiler Sr. of Greeley died Sunday, October 3, 2010 at North Colorado Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1930 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to LeRoy and Margarette (Devers) Shankweiler.  He was raised and attended Allentown High School.  He graduated with the class of 1948. He enlisted [...]

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School Board Applicant Gregory Pierson

By Mike Bauman The Greeley Gazette contacted School Board applicant Gregory Pierson.  Here is what he had to say: I have been a professional educator for the past forty years.  I have extensive experience as a middle school and high school classroom teacher, coach and administrator.  I have served as a building administrator in both [...]

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Retired JAG Officer Says Judge’s Ruling Against Discovery for Lakin Could Derail Case Based on Legal Precedent

  By Jack Minor A retired JAG officer with over 23 years of experience, says the military judge who ruled against discovery for a Greeley Army officer may have derailed the government’s case based on precedent from another high profile case involving a military officer. Lt. Col John Eidsmoe, a retired Air Force officer who [...]

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Tips for Cooling your Home

By Mike Bauman As temperatures soar, so do electric bills.  Here are some tips to help you stay cool at home while saving money on your cooling bills. Close Your Curtains.  Heavy curtains or shades on the windows on the south and west side of your home can help keep your house cooler.  Keep the [...]

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Chase E. “Buck” Rinehart

Chase E. “Buck” Rinehart of Greeley passed away at his home on Monday, July 12, 2010.  He was born March 19, 1940 in Prairie City Iowa.  He grew up in Prairie City and graduated from Prairie City High School.  He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962-1966 and in the U.S. Air Force Reserves [...]

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Richard E. Davis, Sr.

Richard E. Davis, Sr. February 13, 1930-June 23, 2010 Residence:  Greeley Richard was born in Waterville, Kansas to Lewie and Lily Davis.  His early years were spent in Waterville until the family moved to Topeka, Kansas, where Rich graduated from Topeka High School and then worked for the Santa Fe Railroad until joining the Air [...]

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Three Spartans heading to Air Force Academy

     Of the tens of thousands of high school seniors across the country who seek appointments to one of the nation’s military academies, few are chosen. It’s a source of pride for a school to have one or two students gain acceptance.  Imagine then, the pride of Greeley West and District 6 this week as [...]

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Dates on a Dime

For this week’s date, you will need the following: Air mattress Sleeping Bags Your spouse’s favorite warm beverage Delicious snacks Electric blankets Build Anticipation: Schedule your date for a clear night with little or no moon.  Tell your spouse they be dressing for a spectacular show on the date.  On the day of the date, [...]

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