Colorado Veterans Face Higher Suicide Rates
Veterans in the Western States die by suicide at significantly higher rates than the rest of the country, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ latest data.
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Honor Roll: A Chat With WWII Fighter Pilot Fredric Arnold
In this installment of our conversation series with veterans, we sit down with Fredric Arnold, an artist and former WWII fighter pilot who lost all but one of the group of pilots with whom he graduated from flight school. His sculpture honoring them will go on display later this year at the National World War II Museum.
Honored Guests
This is part of a weekly series, published fresh on Thursday mornings.
Honor Roll: A Conversation With Iraq Veteran Curt Bean
In the first installment of our new conversation series with veterans, we sit down with the former Army sniper who is helping Colorado veterans with art, yoga, meditation, and community.
A Monument Honoring Life and Death
93-year-old Colorado veteran Fredric Arnold completes his pièce de résistance.
Honoring Those Who Serve
There’s no shortage of ways to celebrate Veterans Day in the Denver area. Plus, discounts and freebies for our city’s military community.
Colorado Bookshelf: Devotion
New York Times best-selling author and Broomfield resident Adam Makos’ newest book shines light on the heroes of an oft forgotten war.
A Snapshot Of Colorado’s Veteran Community
A new local documentary about PTSD debuts this month. Plus: Colorado’s special connection to the first major battle of the Vietnam War.
Good Design for an Even Better Cause
Journeyman & Co.’s inaugural collection of pieces from (mostly) local makers benefits veterans.
Exercise In Honor Of A Local Hero This Weekend
A fitness challenge at Heritage High School Saturday honors the men lost in Afghanistan 10 years ago during Operation Red Wings, among them Littleton Navy SEAL Danny Dietz.
A Warrior’s Creed
Ten years ago, Littleton native and Navy SEAL Danny Dietz Jr. died in Afghanistan so that one of his teammates might live.
How to Fold the Flag
Learn how to wrap Old Glory—the right way.
Healing Arts: A Slide Show of Veteran Artwork
Curtis Bean helps fellow veterans find peace by turning their pain into paintings. Here we offer a look at some of his and their work.
Get Involved: Veteran’s Passport to Hope
Get Involved: The Women’s Wilderness Institute
Nobody’s Hero
Reservists and National Guardsmen returning from Iraq are guaranteed to get their civilian jobs back. But is Uncle Sam really looking out for our troops? Not in Colorado. Just ask Jim Vigil