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A Great Day on the Water

July 27th, 2011, 2:03 pm by

Volunteer Dan Ridderhoff gives Peter Kraska, 24, a ride on a watercraft after Kraska as part of the Adapted Water Skiing program Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at Prospect Lake in Memorial Park. The six-week program is part of the city's Therapeutic Recreation Program. The city's park and recreation department funds about two-thirds of the cost of the program with donations paying for the rest. Any one interested in the program or donating may visit the website at www. trcp.net.

Jodi Labosky, 32, pulls herself up on her waterskis Wednesday, July 27, 2011, as part of the Adapted Water Skiing program at Prospect Lake in Memorial Park. The six-week program is part of the city's Therapeutic Recreation Program and runs for six weeks during the summer.

A great day to spend on the water. Christian went to go see what the folks at the Adapted Water Skiing Program were up to today. Check out his gallery .

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USAFA Basic Cadet Training

July 25th, 2011, 12:44 pm by

A little more than the average incoming college freshman go through, Air Force cadets go through the assault course in Jacks Valley. New cadets will march back to the Academy after training . Check out Genna’s visit to Jack Valley.

Basic Cadet Malcom Price from Washington D.C. glances up during the final obstacle of the assault course Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Jacks Valley. Cadet Basic Training ends July 30, and the Cadets will recieve their first rank August 3rd. Their are currently 1,086 Basics, down 15 from the beginning of their stay in Jacks Valley. ( Genna Ord, The Gazette )

Taylor Ausman, left, and Mike McDonald battle it out while other basics watch during the pugil stick challenge Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Jacks Valley during Basic Cadet Training. ( Genna Ord, The Gazette )

Basic Cadet Malcom Price, from Washington D.C., struggles over an obstacle of the assault course Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Jacks Valley. ( Genna Ord, The Gazette )

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Tuskegee Airman

July 21st, 2011, 4:58 pm by

Franklin Macon will be awarded a replacement medal for his service with the Tuskegee Airmen Friday, July 22, after his was stolen in May.

Genna Ord, The Gazette

Franklin Macon, 87, at his home Thursday, July 21, 2011. Macon will be awarded a replica Tuskegee Airmen medal today at the Air Force Academy to replace the one stolen from his home on May 31st. Genna Ord, The Gazette

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Vietnam pilot laid to rest

July 15th, 2011, 4:25 pm by

Edythe Boston receives a flag honoring her son, Col. Leo Boston, while her granddaughter, Stephanie Boston-Danielson, left, and her great graddaughter, Sydney Danielson comfort her Friday, July 15, 2011, during a burial for him at the Air Force Academy Cemetery. Boston disappeared 45 years ago while flying an A-1E Skyraider aircraft during the Vietnam War. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

John Boston, left, Bethany Boston-Johnson and Stephanie Boston-Danielson watch as the remains of their father, Col. Leo Boston, are placed at his burial site as his grave site service begins Friday, July 15, 2011, at the Air Force Academy Cemetery. Boston disappeared 45 years ago while flying an A-1E Skyraider aircraft during the Vietnam War. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Sisters Bethany Boston-Johnson, left, and Stephanie Boston-Danielson comfort each other Friday, July 15, 2011, during a burial for their father, Col. Leo Boston, at the Air Force Academy Cemetery. Boston disappeared 45 years ago while flying an A-1E Skyraider aircraft during the Vietnam War. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Family and friends watch the fly over Friday, July 15, 2011, during a burial for Col. Leo Boston at the Air Force Academy Cemetery. Boston disappeared 45 years ago while flying an A-1E Skyraider aircraft during the Vietnam War. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Today Col. Leo Boston was laid to rest by his family after being missing 45 years in North Vietnam. Tom Roeder and Christian observed the ceremony today at the Air Force Academy .  Story and Photos.

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Training…AIR FORCE TRAINING!

July 14th, 2011, 4:27 pm by

This year’s new cadets go through their Basic Cadet Training in Jacks Valley near the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Mark spent part of the day following the cadets through their training. Check out the gallery of fun!

Basic Cadet Michael Althausen revels in cool water as he washes off the mud and dirt from the assault course in Jacks Valley, Thursday, July 14, 2011. Basics remain in Jacks Valley until "march out" July 23rd and Basic Cadet training ends for them July 30th. There are currently 1,101 Basic Cadets. (Mark Reis, The Gazette)

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YEE HAW! Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

July 14th, 2011, 1:56 pm by

Always great photos, Christian headed down to the rodeo on the first night.

Justin Miller of Billings, Mont., is thrown from Dust Devil during the Bareback competition Wednesday, July 13, 2011, during the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

2011 Girl of the West Dayna Jenkins rides into the arena during the opening ceremonies Wednesday, July 13, 2011, before the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Caleb Bennett of Morgan, Utah, rides JItter Bug as it falls to the ground during the bareback competition Wednesday, July 13, 2011, during the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Bennett received a reride. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Matthew Benedict, 4, of Colorado Springs holds on tight as he comes out of the chutes while competing in the Mutton Bustin try outs in the Kiddie Korral Wednesday, July 13, 2011, before the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. The top seven advanced to the finals in the arena during the rodeo. The try outs are every night from 4 to 6 p.m. and cost $10 per ride. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

Kyle Broce of La Junta brings down a steer during the steer wrestling competition Wednesday, July 13, 2011, during the first night of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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It’s OVER. Exciting end to the US Women’s Open

July 11th, 2011, 10:30 am by

Out to finish up the final groups of the US Women’s Open and were treated to a three hole playoff between So Yeon Ryu and Hee Kyung Seo. Awesome finish for a great event.

So Yeon Ryu is showered by champagne after winning on the 18th hole. After a tie between So Yeon Ryu and Hee Kyung Seo, three more holes were byplayed at the Broadmoor to determine the champion of the U.S. Women's Open on Monday, July 11, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

So Yeon Ryu pumps her fist after getting a birdie on the 18th hole to tie the score and send the U.S. Women's Open into a 3-hole playoff against Hee Kyung Seo on Monday, July 11, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

After a tie between So Yeon Ryu and Hee Kyung Seo (left to right), three more holes were played at the Broadmoor to determine the champion of the U.S. Women's Open on Monday, July 11, 2011. They have a few light moments on the 16th tee before the playoff begins.(The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

So Yeon Ryu of South Korea kisses the trophy after winnning the championship of the U.S. Women's Open on Monday, July 11, 2011. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

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Final round almost done at the US Women’s Open

July 10th, 2011, 8:09 pm by

Really nice photo by Jerilee as weather forced another delay at the US Women’s Open. Play will finish up Monday morning.

Check out Sunday’s play in Jerilee’s gallery.

A rainbow hangs over the 17th green as Hee Kyung Seo putts the ball during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open on Sunday, July 10, 2011 at the Broadmoor. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett)

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Weather delays play at the US Women’s Open

July 9th, 2011, 5:07 pm by

Weather again strikes; or to be more exact, lightning delays play at the US Women’s Open at The Broadmoor. Instead of going into the fourth round Sunday morning players will still be in the third round of play.

Christian got this nice photo from Saturday’s delay and check out his gallery before the weather.

Jim and Tiffany Asbury of Thornton, Colo., watch the thunder and lightning during a weather delay that stopped the third round of the U.S. Women's Open at the Broadmoor Saturday, July 9, 2011. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)

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Day 1 and Day 2 of US Womens Open Golf

July 8th, 2011, 4:46 pm by

Looks like the weather got the best of day 1 of competition as the first round got finished up on Friday, with the 2nd round playing into the evening. Mark caught the action on Thursday and our intern Genna Ord followed on Friday.

Golf fans leave the course Thursday, July 7, 2011 after lightning caused suspension of play on the Broadmoor East course at the 2011 U.S. Women's Open. Mark Reis, The Gazette

Outfitted in rain gear, Gretel Zumwalt, 12, crosses a stream on the Broadmoor East golf course after the rest of the day's play was cancelled due to incliment weather. Genna Ord, The Gazette

Ryann O'Toole watches her ball just miss the hole on the no. 11 green Friday during the 2011 U.S. Women's Open. As of 3:30, O'Toole was tied for second place with a 2-under score of 69. Genna Ord, The Gazette

Karrie Webb watches her putt on the no. 8 hole of the Broadmoor East course Friday during the 2011 U.S. Women's Open. Webb finished her first round, postponed from yesterday, with a score of 70. Genna Ord, The Gazette

Stacy Lewis fist-bumps her caddy, Travis Wilson, after sinking her putt on No. 9 Friday during the 2011 U.S. Women's Open. As of 3:30 p.m., Lewis was leading the pack with a 4-under-par 68. Genna Ord, The Gazette

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