Colorado National Guard
The Colorado National Guard consists of the Colorado Army National Guard and Colorado Air National Guard, forming the state of Colorado's component to the United States National Guard. Founded in 1860, the Colorado National Guard falls under the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Some of the key events about Colorado National Guard
- 1861Formed as the Colorado Volunteer Militia to protect settlers during the Civil War
- 1864Participated in the Sand Creek Massacre, attacking and killing numerous peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho people
- 1898Participated in the Spanish-American War, demonstrating readiness for national service
- 1914Deployed to suppress striking coal miners in the Colorado Coalfield War, resulting in the Ludlow Massacre
- 1916Deployed to the Mexican border during the Punitive Expedition, enhancing border security
- 1917Mobilized for World War I, contributing to the Allied victory
- 1920Involved in the Denver Tramway Strike, where guardsmen fired on striking workers
- 1927Deployed to control striking coal miners in the Columbine Mine massacre, resulting in civilian deaths
- 1936Used force to suppress agricultural workers during the sugar beet strike in northern Colorado
- 1941Activated for World War II, serving in various theaters of operation
- 1950Deployed units for the Korean War, supporting United Nations forces
- 1967Deployed to quell civil unrest in Denver, leading to confrontations with protesters
- 1968Assisted in maintaining order during civil unrest in Denver
- 1970Mobilized to control student protests at the University of Colorado Boulder, resulting in tensions with civilians
- 1990Mobilized units for Operation Desert Shield/Storm, supporting coalition forces
- 1992Deployed during the Mount Carmel Center siege in Waco, Texas, which ended in a controversial and deadly fire
- 2001Activated in response to the September 11 attacks, enhancing homeland security
- 2005Provided disaster relief following Hurricane Katrina, assisting affected communities
- 2020Faced criticism for the use of force during protests following the death of George Floyd in Denver
- 2021Investigated for mishandling sexual assault cases within the organization
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