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Tom Roeder

Military Editor

Tom Roeder is the Gazette's senior military editor. In Colorado Springs since 2003, Tom covers seven military installations in Colorado, including five in the Pikes Peak region. His main job, though, is being dad to two great kids.

Col. Dave Zinn took control of Fort Carson's 2nd Brigade Combat Team from Col. Matthew Cody during a ceremony at the post. The change kicked off a season of leadership swaps at the post. (ARMY PHOTO)

2nd Brigade ceremony starts season of leadership changes at Fort Carson

By: tom roeder tom.roeder@gazette.com • Updated: Sun, Jul 9, 2017

Fort Carson's 2nd Brigade Combat Team celebrated the accomplishments of an old boss while welcoming a new boss this month.

The 3,500-soldier infantry unit said farewell to Col. Matthew Cody, who has led the...

GOP CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE
Incumbent Doug Lamborn speaks during the GOP congressional debate at Centennial Hall Monday, June 16, 2014. Approximately 300 people filled the auditorium's seats. Photo by Julia Moss, The Gazette

Lamborn-backed space corps proposal raising concerns

By: tom roeder tom.roeder@gazette.com • Updated: Mon, Jul 3, 2017

A Colorado Springs congressman's push to put military satellites under a separate space corps is raising eyebrows among some retired generals who worry that the attempt to streamline the Pentagon's efforts in orbit...

The Army's top research lab is testing out a new fuel cell vehicle at Ft. Carson that could cheaply and cleanly carry troops into combat running on ultra-green hydrogen. The ZH2 pumps hydrogen into a fuel cell where it's combined with oxygen creating a stream of electrical energy to power the vehicle.The vehicle has been built by General Motors.It goes through a creek bed downrange at Ft. Carson on Thursday, June 29, 2017. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)

Fort Carson pushing boundaries with hydrogen-fueled rig of the future

By: tom roeder tom.roeder@gazette.com • Updated: Mon, Jul 3, 2017

On the outside, it looks like a sporty version of a mid-sized Chevrolet pickup.

But the Army has little interest in its camouflage-chic paint job, its custom wheels or its knobby tires. The Army wants what's...

Congressman-Generals Controversy
Pulling the nation's military satellites into a separate space service could shred Pentagon red tape and bring another four-starred military headquarters to Colorado Springs, Republican U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn told the Gazette. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Colorado Springs congressman pushes separate 'space corps' for satellite troops

By: tom roeder tom.roeder@gazette.com • Updated: Sun, Jul 2, 2017

Pulling the nation's military satellites into a separate space service could shred Pentagon red tape and bring another four-starred military headquarters to Colorado Springs, Republican U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn told...

GOODWIN COMMANDANT OF CADETS
Brig. Gen. Kristin Goodwin assumed command of the AFA cadet wing during a ceremony at the Air Force Academy Monday, May 15, 2017. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette

Air Force Academy suspends sexual assault counselors amid probe

By: tom roeder tom.roeder@gazette.com • Updated: Fri, Jun 30, 2017

Four workers at the Air Force Academy's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office have been suspended amid a monthlong investigation that leaders of the school won't discuss. Academy spokesman Lt. Col. Allen...

AFA basic cadets
New basic cadet trainees are given an earful in this Gazette file photo. The Air Force Academy's class of 2021 will roll in Thursday with more than 1,200 "doolies" to refresh the school's ranks.

New cadets arrive Thursday as Air Force Academy basic training begins

By: tom roeder tom.roeder@gazette.com • Updated: Thu, Jun 29, 2017

The Air Force Academy's class of 2021 will roll in Thursday with more than 1,200 "doolies" to refresh the school's ranks.

The freshmen, the vast majority straight out of high school, will experience a wild...

THUNDERBIRDS PRACTICE
The Air Force Thunderbirds practiced in the skies above Colorado Springs Tuesday, May 26, 2015, in preparation for Thursday's Air Force Academy Graduation. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette

Thunderbirds headline September air show over Colorado Springs

By: tom roeder tom.roeder@gazette.com • Updated: Wed, Jun 28, 2017

More than three dozen aircraft including the Air Force Thunderbirds will soar over the Colorado Springs Airport for the Pikes Peak Regional Air Show in September.

Tickets for the two-day event went on sale...

Col. James DeVere, 302nd Airlift Wing commander observes the arrival of "MAFFS 5," a C-130 Hercules, at Gowen Field Air National Guard Base, Idaho, April 20, 2017. Approximately 70 Air Force reservists and two MAFFS-equipped C-130s from the 302nd AW will participate in classroom and flight certification training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Jolene Bottor-Ortiona)

Part-time Colorado Springs airmen earn big, full-time award

By: tom roeder tom.roeder@gazette.com • Updated: Mon, Jun 26, 2017

The Air Force's latest outstanding unit is made up of Colorado Springs airmen who do their duty on a part-time basis.

The 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base earned the service's Outstanding Unit...

A U.S. Soldier of Charlie Battery, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team carries blank M1A1 .50 caliber machine gun ammunition while conducting preventative maintenance checks and services during Exercise Combined Resolve VIII at the Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, June 01, 2017. Exercise Combined Resolve VIII is a multinational exercise designed to train the Army's Regionally Allocated Forces to the U.S. European Command. Combined Resolve VIII will include more than 3,400 participants from 10 nations. The goal of the exercise is to prepare forces in Europe to operate together to promote stability and security in the region. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Zachery Perkins)

Fort Carson brigade has blasted 1 million rounds during Europe training

By: tom roeder tom.roeder@gazette.com • Updated: Sun, Jun 25, 2017

Fort Carson soldiers have put up a series of startling statistics during six months of heavy training in Europe.

In the 180 days deployed, the soldiers have put in 153 days of training with allies and...

Air Force Academy football players walk into their practice facility Thursday, July 31, 2014 for the first day of football practice for the 2014 season. (The Gazette file)

After scandals, Air Force Academy made unprecedented public relations effort costing millions

By: tom roeder tom.roeder@gazette.com • Updated: Mon, Jun 19, 2017

The Air Force Academy plowed $2.6 million into an unprecedented public relations effort to polish its image after a series of scandals involving athletes at the school.

In addition to the donor money sent to...

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