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Col. William "Bill" Connor, (USA-ret.) and fellow inductee Colonel Steven Vitali, (USMC, ret.) Courtesy Photo Connor is a retired Army Infantry Colonel, attorney, community leader, and veterans advocate. This recognition is richly deserved.”— Dr. Ron Scott, President and CEO of STARRSCOLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ --...

Western Art Show Awards (Courtesy Photo) Rita Cirillo, oil painting (Courtesy Photo) Rita Cirillo, oil painting (Courtesy Photo) Official America's Mountain Festival Logo Woodland Park on Saturday, July 11, one of the event's most AMF anticipated attractions will be the Western Art Show. The Western Art Show adds another dimension...

Heather Burrows, Operations Director for America's Mountain Festival, accepts the City of Woodland Park's proclamation designating July 11, 2026, as Western Wear Day from Mayor Pro Tem Catherine Nakai. The proclamation recognizes Woodland Park's western h This festival was created to celebrate everything that makes Woodland Park and the Pikes...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Attending media will be provided with available seats. Contact: Pam Long. 303-895-0498. Email: mil.pam.long@childrenshealthdefense.org "Colorado Springs is home to one of the nation's largest military communities, making this an especially important opportunity for veterans, active-duty personnel and citizens to learn more”— Retired Col. Ron Scott, USAF, President and...

Photo illustration of breakwater (Courtesy of The O'Neil Group) Front illustration new marina (Courtesy of the O’Neil Group) Official North Shore Marina Logo Illustration of new restaurant/store. (Courtesy of the O’Neil Group) The breakwater design is foundational to everything that follows. The breakwater design is foundational to everything that follows....

Official America's Mountain Festival Logo Official Radiant Imaging Labs Logo Radiant Imaging Labs plans to showcase its Radiant Concert Camera technology during the festival. Having Radiant Imaging Labs join America’s Mountain Festival as our Title Sponsor is a tremendous statement about where this event is headed,”— Derek Waggoner, founder of...

(Photo collage courtesy of Perini & Associates) Left to right Heather Burrows, festival operations director and songwriter competition organizer; Derek Waggoner, America’s Mountain Festival founder; and Kenya Reese, winner. (Photo Perini & Associates) Kenya Reese, performer and winner of the 2026 America’s Mountain Festival Songwriters Competition (Photo courtesy of Perini...

(Courtesy Photo: Lt. Col. Allen West) Drawing on his experience in combat and in Congress, West emphasized the importance of STARRS’ mission in today’s environment. Americans, young and old, are hungry to better understand what it means to be an American. As a combat-tested veteran and former elected official, West...

Tava House Architect Rendering (Courtesy of Echo Architecture & Interiors) Official Logo A New Way to Plan Weddings in Colorado: The Wedding Gathering Brings Couples and Vendors Together in Relaxed Venue Open Houses Come experience the light-filled spaces of Tava House, stand outside in the mountain air, and meet a...

(Creative Photo by perini & associates) Winner Gets a 30-Minute Acoustic Opening Set in July We look forward to having 10 musicians from across Colorado perform their original songs that evening.”— Heather Burrows, AMF Director of OperationsWOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The America’s Mountain Festival...

2026 Colorado Wing Cadet Competition First Place Team: Valkyrie Cadet Squadron (Composite Photo by Perini & Associates) The Cadet Competition is designed to challenge participants across a broad range of skill areas that reflect the values and training of both organizations. We were proud to host this event at Merit...

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- STARRS releases today a 10-page January 2026 memo by Col. Doug “Stoli” Nikolai, USAF ret, USAFA ’89, Vice Chairman of the USAFA Board of Visitors, regarding a disciplinary case at the USAF Academy, Colorado Springs, CO. STARRS Vice President and...

2025 was quite a year, with a new Administration and Pentagon leadership that shared STARRS' aims.”— Colonel Ron Scott, Jr., Ph.D., USAF (Ret.), President and CEO of STARRSCOLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "2025 was quite a year," said Colonel Ron Scott, Jr., Ph.D., USAF (Ret.),...

Maj. General, USAF-Ret., Bentley Rayburn COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- STARRS & Stripes podcast host CDR Al Palmer, USN ret, sits down with the new STARRS Chairman of the Board for a podcast interview. View the video interview here. ABOUT STARRS STARRS (Stand Together Against...

Graduated 89.9% of its students in four years in 2024-25, up more than 13 percentage points from the 76% rate just two years prior. It’s hard to put into words just how proud I am of this achievement. Every single person who is a part of this school district contributed...