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SUMMARY:State of the Guard
DESCRIPTION:2026 Colorado National Guard State of the Guard\n\nJoin the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and the Buckley Regional Military Affairs Council (BRMAC) in partnership with the Colorado National Guard for the 2026 State of the Guard\, an annual community engagement event connecting Colorado's civic\, business\, and government leaders directly with Guard leadership.\n\nThis year's event focuses on four priorities driving the Colorado National Guard's mission in 2026: People\, Warfighting Readiness\, Transformation\, and Partnerships.\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nHear directly from Colorado National Guard leadership on the Guard's current state\, capabilities\, and strategic priorities. See advanced military assets on display\, including an F-16 fighter aircraft\, UH-72 and UH-60 rotary-wing aircraft\, and a HIMARS ground system. Engage with Guard leadership\, fellow community leaders\, and key stakeholders during a facilitated networking and information fair. Witness the presentation of the inaugural Minuteman Partnership Award\, recognizing a Colorado organization whose partnership has measurably strengthened Guard readiness\, resilience\, or mission effectiveness.\n\nEvent Details\n\nDate: Thursday\, 27 August 2026\n\nDoors Open: 1:00 PM\n\nProgram: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (static displays\, information booths\, and networking until 4:30 PM)\n\nVenue: Exploration of Flight\, Wings Over the Rockies\, 13005 Wings Way\, Centennial\, CO 80112\n\nAdmission: Free\n\nRegistration\n\nRegistration is required. Reserve your spot here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B3M6MBP\n\nMinuteman Partnership Award\n\nA community partner will be recognized at this year's event with the inaugural Minuteman Partnership Award\, honoring a Colorado organization whose partnership has made a measurable difference in the readiness\, resilience\, or mission effectiveness of the Colorado National Guard. Nominations are open now and close at 5:00 PM on 7 August 2026. Nominate here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BBSXR7R\n\nProudly sponsored by the Colorado Freedom Memorial.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" style="caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong>2026 Colorado National Guard State of the Guard</strong></p>\n\n<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" style="caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Join the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and the Buckley Regional Military Affairs Council (BRMAC) in partnership with the Colorado National Guard for the 2026 State of the Guard\, an annual community engagement event connecting Colorado&#39\;s civic\, business\, and government leaders directly with Guard leadership.</p>\n\n<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" style="caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">This year&#39\;s event focuses on four priorities driving the Colorado National Guard&#39\;s mission in 2026: People\, Warfighting Readiness\, Transformation\, and Partnerships.</p>\n\n<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" style="caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong>What to Expect</strong></p>\n\n<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" style="caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Hear directly from Colorado National Guard leadership on the Guard&#39\;s current state\, capabilities\, and strategic priorities. See advanced military assets on display\, including an F-16 fighter aircraft\, UH-72 and UH-60 rotary-wing aircraft\, and a HIMARS ground system. Engage with Guard leadership\, fellow community leaders\, and key stakeholders during a facilitated networking and information fair. Witness the presentation of the inaugural Minuteman Partnership Award\, recognizing a Colorado organization whose partnership has measurably strengthened Guard readiness\, resilience\, or mission effectiveness.</p>\n\n<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" style="caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong>Event Details</strong></p>\n\n<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" style="caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Date: Thursday\, 27 August 2026<br />\nDoors Open: 1:00 PM<br />\nProgram: 1:30 PM - 3:00&nbsp\;PM (static displays\, information booths\, and networking until 4:30 PM)<br />\nVenue: Exploration of Flight\, Wings Over the Rockies\, 13005 Wings Way\, Centennial\, CO 80112<br />\nAdmission: Free</p>\n\n<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" style="caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong>Registration</strong></p>\n\n<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" style="caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Registration is required. Reserve your spot here:&nbsp\;<a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B3M6MBP">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B3M6MBP</a></p>\n\n<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" style="caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong>Minuteman Partnership Award</strong></p>\n\n<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" style="caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">A community partner will be recognized at this year&#39\;s event with the inaugural Minuteman Partnership Award\, honoring a Colorado organization whose partnership has made a measurable difference in the readiness\, resilience\, or mission effectiveness of the Colorado National Guard. Nominations are open now and close at 5:00 PM on 7 August 2026. Nominate here:&nbsp\;<a class="underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BBSXR7R">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BBSXR7R</a></p>\n\n<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" style="caret-color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong>Proudly sponsored by the Colorado Freedom Memorial.</strong></p>\n
LOCATION:Exploration of Flight\, Wings Over the Rockies\, 13005 Wings Way\, Centennial\, CO 80112
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URL:https://business.aurorachamber.org/events/details/state-of-the-guard-08-27-2026-101816
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