The Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber proudly announces the 2nd Annual Colorado Springs Latino Veterans Profiles in Valor Awards, taking place on November 13, 2025. This prestigious event continues a tradition of recognizing and celebrating the extraordinary contributions of Latino Veterans from El Paso County who embody the essence of courage, sacrifice, and selfless service. Drawing…
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We had a great time with our Sijan community at Peterson SFB on March 21st during our Spring 2024 Ice Cream Social at The Hub.
120+ members of Colorado Springs’ military organizations, including our own Sijan Chapter President, Caty Rozema, celebrated the holidays at Weidner Field (home of the Switchbacks)! Each year, this event is a great opportunity to gather, eat, connect, and learn about what’s happening in our backyard. The party is jointly sponsored by AFA, AFCEA, NDIA, SFA,…
Sijan member, Bruce Hall attended the Colorado Springs Veteran’s Day parade on Saturday, November 4, 2023 and participated in the annual Veteran’s Day wreath laying at Memorial Park on November 11, 2023.
USAF JROTC Cadet Awards The AFA Lance P Sijan Chapter presented USAF JROTC Outstanding Cadet awards at Sand Creek High School on April 20, 2023; Air Academy High School on April 24, 2023; Vista Ridge High School on May 1, 2023 and Mitchell High School on May 5, 2023. An Outstanding Cadet Award was also…