It's a day that stands out, but not in the way we want. This September marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. 

The Colorado Freedom Memorial in Aurora hosted an event the night before to honor those lost. 

Many members of the Colorado Air National Guard serve part time while working full-time careers in the community. For two members of the 140th Wing, that career is with Aurora Fire Rescue.

They're loud, fast and a familiar sight in the skies over Aurora. The F-16s based at Buckley Space Force Base are part of the Colorado Air National Guard's 140th Wing and play an important role in national defense.

The F-16s can be seen and heard over Aurora, and are based at Buckley Space Force Base, but they aren't part of the Space Force. They belong to the 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard.

As drones have become more common, responding to unauthorized flights around military installations has become a growing concern.

Buckley Space Force Base has its own Fire and Emergency Services team, ready to respond to medical emergencies, fires and other calls across the installation.

Helping protect Buckley Space Force Base is a team of military working dogs and their handlers.

More than 15,000 people work at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, supporting military missions that reach around the world. The installation is led by Space Base Delta 2 and is home to more than 100 partner organizations.

Buckley Space Force Base: A Look Back

Aurora has a decades-long military history, with Buckley Space Force Base playing a vital role in our nation's defense.

A highly decorated, 97-year-old Korean War hero who also just happens to be a former Hollywood actor, now calls Aurora home. 

What does the date of July 27th mean to you? Not only is it the day in 1953 that the Korean War ended, but here in Aurora, in 2026, it's the day we dedicated our city's new Korean War Memorial.