The month of April is known for showers, spring flowers and maybe even the Easter bunny. It's also The Month of the Military Child. 

Altitude Elementary School in the Cherry Creek School District recently hosted its annual Patriotic Veterans Parade.

It featured all kinds of festive floats, a marching band and more.

The Purple Heart medal is awarded to military members who are killed or wounded in action.

Our community comes together to honor our fallen heroes as well as those who are still with us.

Colorado Freedom Memorial hosts a ceremonial groundbreaking for their new Visitor Center.

Colorado lawmakers passed a joint resolution in 2017 declaring the fourth Thursday of March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day.

Aurora is now home to the Lt. Col. John W. Mosley VA Clinic. It's named in honor of Tuskegee Airman and Aurora community leader, John Mosley.

Aurora Fire Rescue Lieutenant Jason Kester and his K9 Frank are member of Colorado Task Force One.

Each year on the third Friday in September, our country commemorates POW MIA Recognition Day. Ceremonies take place at military installations across the U.S., including here in Aurora at Buckley Space Force Base.

The Ambassador for Peace Medal Ceremony held June 12, 2024 at the Aurora Municipal Center in Aurora, Colorado.  This ceremony recognizes those Americans who fought in the Korean War 1950-54. 

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“Building on Stanley’s Foundation” is a new way for the public to learn about Robert Stanley and Stanley Aviation, and the impact on our community.