Colo National Guard

Maj. Gen. Frank Baldwin is one of only 19 men in U.S. history to have earned two Medals of Honor, earning one in 1864 and the second in 1874. He would go on to be appointed as Adjutant General of the Colorado National Guard during the First World War, finally retiring in 1919.

We found a mysterious box at the base of a statue near the Capitol, placed there in 1907, and today we unboxed Colorado history that had been hidden for more than a century. Inside, we found a special, signed note, well-preserved newspapers from 1907, and other documents. As we approach our 150th birthday, now is the time for Colorado to honor and learn from our history, and celebrate the incredible progress we have made in building a Colorado For All. Today's discovery gave us better insight into the history and construction of the statue, as well as life in Colorado 117 years ago. #ColoradoHistory #Am250CO150 @HistoryColorado

Not all calls require CONG assistance. But when lives need saved, we are #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere. #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">denvergazette.com/outtherecolora…

After 39 years of dedicated service, Brig. Gen. Rogers was ready to retire as the commanding general of the COARNG. She officially hung up her uniform Feb. 21, 2026, during two back-to-back ceremonies at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado. co.ng.mil/News/Archives/…

March 19, 2003 marks the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Your Colorado Air National Guard is credited as the first unit to land F-16s in Balad, Iraq.

Congratulations to Master Sgt. Osterhout 140th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, who won USO National Guardsman of the Year 2026. His decisive leadership drove 14,500 maintenance actions, enabling 2,500 combat sorties that resulted in 29 aerial victories. finance.yahoo.com/news/meet-2026…

Check out some of the best photos from around the National Guard this week! 📸flickr.com/photos/thenati…

'They are the largest economic impact entity in this region' sentinelcolorado.com/metro/buckley-… #AuroraCO #SpaceForce #Aerospace

CONG senior staff attended State of the Base 2026 at Buckley Space Force Base. The venue serves as a pivotal platform to discuss collective priorities, recent achievements, and areas for advancement within the Buckley regional community.

CO TAG, MG Robert Davis and SEL Comd. Sgt. Maj. Jon Crowe visited with troops at Fort Carson. People, one of TAGs priorties, are the key to success. Connecting directly with Soldiers and recognize outstanding performance are ways vital to building a trained and lethal force.

On March 7, 1878, one of the earliest field artillery units in the CONG, the Chaffee Light Artillery, was mustered into service. Initially armed with two brass twelve pounder guns, the unit was housed with the “Governor’s Guards” on 15th and Curtis streets in downtown Denver.

Named after the original Rocky Mountain House that served as the first gathering place and headquarters for the Denver City Guard in 1861, this space will serve as a hub for our personnel to connect and recharge.

Retired U.S. Army 1st Lt. Josh Savekoul, a COARNG veteran, was awarded the Purple Heart during a ceremony on March 7, 2026. The Purple Heart recognizes injuries he sustained while serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom while on active duty with the 82nd Airborne Division.

It was an honor to host partners @worlddenver @ CO Nat'l Guard HQ. The Dir. of Joint Staff, Chief of J-Staff, and Joint Ops Officer provided our guests with an overview of the @CONG1860, how we support DOM OPS, and shared what it means to support our Community, State, and Nation.

The Adjutant General of Colorado, Maj Gen. Robert Davis, put on some ski to celebrate the 10th Mountain Divison and the legacy of the Soldiers who have been a part of this historic unit and accomplisments during Legacy Days 2026.

Members of the Colorado National Guard are gathered for the annual Leadership Symposium. This symposium is designed to provide a forum for all leaders to discuss the future of the Guard, address high-tempo operational challenges, and prepare for the conflicts of tomorrow.

“We as an installation have to be incredibly deliberate about what our intersection points are going forward,” Col. Jamie Pieper, Colorado Air National Guard director of staff said. spaceforce.mil/News/Article-D…

What a pleasure is was to host @SecWar Pete Hegseth at Buckley Space Force Base. @CONG1860 youtube.com/watch?v=uWlrqW…

Its officially official. Congrats MG (RET) Clellan denver7.com/news/state-new… @CONG1860

Welcome back to Colorado aviators. D Co., 3rd BTN, 140th AV, celebrated their return from a year-long deployment to the SW border. These dedicated Soldiers executed their mission with skill, precision and professionalism, flying long hours supporting interagency partners.