(Flyer Courtesy of STARRS) The guest speaker is Stanley Ridgley, PhD, a professor, former military intelligence officer and author of a new book. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- STARRS officials announce a town hall via Zoom with Stanley Ridgley, July 16 at 10 a.m. (MST). Ridgley, PhD, is a professor, former military intelligence officer and author of the new book: “DEI Exposed: How the Biggest Con of the Century Almost Toppled Higher Education”. His previous book was "Brutal Minds: The Dark World of Left-Wing Brainwashing in Our Universities". Dr. Ridgley is Clinical Full Professor of Strategic Management at Drexel University. He holds a Doctorate and Master’s in International Relations and Security from Duke University and an International MBA from Temple University. He is a Russian language linguist and former Military Intelligence Officer. "During the town hall, he will discuss his new book, “DEI Exposed” which... Read more

“Double J” John Jones EMCCE. (Photo courtesy of Perini & Associates) Well-known local media celebrity and Red Dirt DJ of the Year Double J has an impressive track record and is perfect to be the festival master of ceremonies.”— said Michael Perini, AMF Public Information DirectorWOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- America’s Mountain Festival (AMF) officials announce “Double J” Jones as EMCCE for the inaugural event on July 5, 2025, at Woodland Station in downtown Woodland Park. “Double J has an impressive track record and is perfect to be the festival master of ceremonies,” said Michael Perini, AMF Public Information Director. Jones background: Oklahoma State University Grad (Stillwater) and friend of The Farm and Yellow House Owner - KICM Radio 97.7 - Ardmore, OK (2003-2008) 2007 Oklahoma Music Award Winner - Red Dirt DJ of the Year 2008 Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Winner - Country Radio... Read more

“Double J” John Jones EMCCE. (Photo courtesy of Perini & Associates) Well-known local media celebrity and Red Dirt DJ of the Year Double J has an impressive track record and is perfect to be the festival master of ceremonies.”— said Michael Perini, AMF Public Information DirectorWOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- America’s Mountain Festival (AMF) officials announce “Double J” Jones as EMCCE for the inaugural event on July 5, 2025, at Woodland Station in downtown Woodland Park. “Double J has an impressive track record and is perfect to be the festival master of ceremonies,” said Michael Perini, AMF Public Information Director. Jones background: Oklahoma State University Grad (Stillwater) and friend of The Farm and Yellow House Owner - KICM Radio 97.7 - Ardmore, OK (2003-2008) 2007 Oklahoma Music Award Winner - Red Dirt DJ of the Year 2008 Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Winner - Country Radio... Read more

Clint Vahsholtz and Woodland Park Mayor Kellie Case (Courtesy Perini Photo) AMF Official Logo Altitude Motorsports will have Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race vehicles on site for public viewing. Clint Vahsholtz will also meet festival goers. Ned LeDoux will bring life to our belief that music is a universal language with the power to unite people.”— Derek Waggoner, AMF event producerWOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- America’s Mountain Festival (AMF), scheduled for July 5, 2025 at Woodland Station, in downtown Woodland Park, is adding a new, exciting element to the inaugural festival. Altitude Motorsports, the supporting team behind Clint Vahsholtz for the 2025 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC), who currently is the winningest driver on the mountain, will have race vehicles on site for public viewing. Clint Vahsholtz will also be present to meet festival goers. America’s Mountain Festival is a Tier 1 Sponsor... Read more

Page 1 of POTUS Letter. View complete letter at URL (Courtesy Photo STARRS) STARRS and veteran organizations thank President Trump for his leadership in restoring military readiness and trust. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Stand Together Against Racism and Radicalism in the Services, Inc. (STARRS) announced today that a letter to President Donald J. Trump was signed and sent today to the White House and members of Congress. Organizations signing the letter are: STARRS The MacArthur Society of West Point Graduates The Calvert Task Group Click here to read the letter. https://starrs.us/letter-to-president-trump/ The letter was also sent to select members of Congress and the Cabinet. List is also at the URL. ABOUT STARRS STARRS’ mission is to help educate all Americans regarding the criticality of having a military that focuses solely on the essential readiness needed to fight and win our Nation’s wars. Winning requires... Read more

STARRS continues to make progress in accomplishing strategic goals COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- STARRS sets the following mission objectives for 2025, according to STARRS President and CEO Dr. Ron Scott, (USAF Colonel, Ret.): 1. Working with the Pentagon and continuing to be a sentinel where we observe, analyze, and report on what is happening regarding the presidential orders to eradicate CRT/DEI indoctrination from the military. 2. Continuing our superb general counsel's efforts to assist scores of veterans and service members harmed by COVID-19 vaccination mandates or their resistance to CRT/DEI indoctrination. 3. Continuing with an expanded educational mission to educate the general public on the great dangers to our Nation stemming from the Marxist roots of CRT/DEI. 4. Working to educate Congress to codify the Executive Orders and DOD orders into law to prevent the ideology from coming back. “These initiatives represent significant actions... Read more

Merit Academy student escorts with Artists. (Photo Courtesy of Perini & Associates) Merit Academy Logo Artist with students (Photo Courtesy of Perini & Associates) The song features upper school students from Merit Academy Choir and acclaimed Gospel singer, hip hop artist, and pianist Richie Miles. Working with these professionals in recording and publishing a song about overcoming obstacles and rising above with strength is one example of teaching our students that they CAN.”— Dr. Gwynne Dawdy Pekron, Merit Academy HeadmasterWOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Merit Academy Choir is featured on a song titled “In God We Trust” by Culture Hip Hop artists and Military Veterans: TMR, D.Cure, along with Raquita Harper (Coach KiKi) and featuring Richie Miles and many of the Merit Academy Choir students who volunteered for this project. The song released in March, 2025 on all major platforms features vocals of singers... Read more

Kaitlyn and Adios (Photo courtesy of Merit) Will Represent Team USA at Junior Open Agility World Championship It was incredible when I got the call letting me know we had made the team. Training in the early morning, training in the evening when it's cold outside when I didn't want to--it's just all paid off.”— Kaitlyn DillWOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Merit Academy student, Kaitlyn Dill and her Shetland Sheepdog, Adios, are headed to Portugal this summer to represent the United States in the Junior Open Agility World Championship (JOAWC). "We have put all of our heart and soul into training for this for two years. So, it's really cool to see our dream come true," said 17-year-old Dill, who is competing with the AKC Junior Team USA in the JOAWC. The K-9 duo are the only partners competing on the junior team from Colorado.... Read more

(Courtesy photo STARRS) STARRS quarterly Town Hall meeting on April 9, 2025 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- STARRS held its quarterly Town Hall meeting on April 9, 2025, featuring special speakers Sam Shoemate, a retired Army intelligence analyst, and Dr. Chase Spears, a retired Army Public Affairs Officer. The Town Hall agenda focused on developments aimed at meeting the strategic goals of eliminating the CRT/DEI ideology from the Department of Defense through guest speakers, comments, and questions. Senior and junior officers, enlisted men and women, nonveteran patriots, and the media attended. Introductory remarks were made by STARRS Board Chair Lt. General Rod Bishop, USAF ret, USAFA ’74. Speakers at the town hall: -Chief Warrant Officer Sam Shoemate, USA (retired), a former Army intelligence analyst with 200,000 followers on "X", -Major Chase Spears, PhD, USA (retired) -STARRS Executive VP and nominee for Undersecretary of the Air... Read more

TRUTH & LIBERTY COALITION Logo A fast-tracked bill in the Colorado General Assembly is in the works. I am alerting my fellow Coloradans about a serious and urgent matter and am asking for your help.”— Richard Harris, Executive Director, Truth & Liberty Coalition. WOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “The Democrats in the Colorado General Assembly convened the legislature on Sunday to advance an anti-family and anti-life measure,” stated Richard Harris, Executive Director of the Truth & Liberty Coalition. “I am alerting my fellow Coloradans about a serious and urgent matter and am asking for your help,” Harris said. “The House of Representatives advanced a bill (HB25-1312) on Sunday, April 6,” Harris said. [https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1312] “Parents who insist on referring to their own children by the name they gave them, or pronouns corresponding to their biological sex, when the child says they want to go by other... Read more

Official AMF Logo America’s Mountain Festival, July 5, 2025, Woodland Park, Colorado will spotlight several Colorado artists sharing the main stage throughout the day. AMF promotes itself as a celebration of the music, art and culture of the West.”— Derek WaggonerWOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- America’s Mountain Festival (AMF), scheduled for July 5, 2025, at Woodland Station, in downtown Woodland Park, will spotlight several Colorado artists sharing the main stage throughout the day. Jon Chandler is a multi-talented 7th generation Coloradan and a three-time Spur Award winning author with Western Writers of America. Chandler also won male Performer of the Year from the International Western Music Association (IWMA). True West Magazine said that Chandler is the best Western performer known as The Voice of Colorado. Ernie Martinez is an instrumentalist everyone desires in their lineup. The Denver native was inducted into the Colorado Blue Grass... Read more

Dr. Ron Scott, President & CEO STARRS Dr. Ronald Scott discusses DEI and Marxism threat to U.S. Defense on GTN COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the March 14, 2025 episode, Richard Harris and Dr. Ron Scott (Colonel, USAF, Retired), President and CEO of Stand Together Against Racism and Radicalism in the Services, Inc. (STARRS) discussed the damaging effects of DEI and woke policies on the U.S. military and the challenges America faces in defense readiness. Click here to view the show: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cyg4ssa5tvfu5n3qnlalu/TAL-no-cd-03-14-25.mp4?rlkey=97j6alt6m79lq3saacxqvb4nn&e=2&st=s8tarcmw&dl=0 The Truth & Liberty Show explores meaningful conversations with pastors, thought leaders, and influencers who are making a real difference in the public square, with host Richard Harris, alongside recurring contributors and guest hosts Andrew Wommack, Alex McFarland, E.W. Jackson, and Janet Porter. Tune in every Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 pm (MT). The show appears on GTN. ABOUT STARRS STARRS --... Read more

We need to help heal the district and continue to move forward improving outcomes for our kids.”— Tony Perry, President I CEO of Park State Bank & TrustWOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WPSDForward is a grassroots initiative led by Tony Perry, President I CEO of Park State Bank & Trust. “The inspiration behind founding this organization is the negation of the school tax, which has led to a potentially serious funding shortfall for the Woodland Park School District (WPSD),” said Perry. “There is zero trust by the community regarding the management of the WPSD.” The WPSDForward task force seeks to review and verify facts while providing ideas, guidance, and support to the entire District. “We aim for a community-wide understanding of the funding, communication, and management shortfalls within the district, with the goal of gathering information and ideas from the community (stakeholders) to help find... Read more

Colorado Homes and Land Group Barry Patterson The Colorado Homes and Land Group (CHALG) at eXp Realty recently announced Barry Patterson has joined the realty team as a Broker Associate. To me, home is a family’s primary place of interaction. It’s a place where we get to live beside the people we love the most.”— Barry PattersonWOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, March 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Colorado Homes and Land Group (CHALG) at eXp Realty recently announced that Barry Patterson has joined the realty team as a Broker Associate. Patterson has looked into becoming a real estate professional on and off for more than 20 years. “I’ve thought about jumping into the realty world several times. When I met Mary Sekowski, CHALG owner, recently at a local event, I knew that the opportunity to work with her team was too good to pass up,” said Patterson. The goal of... Read more

WOODLAND PARK, CO, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Andrew Wommack Ministries presents the musical Talita, a powerful and inspiring journey for all ages, on March 28-29, 2025. Talita, which is about Jairus’ daughter that was raised from the dead, is a captivating performance that illustrates how Jesus’ love transforms lives and proves that nothing is impossible with God. Talita provides cinematic visuals and remarkable live performances, faith-filled storytelling that bridges generations, and soaring music and moments that will move your heart. The Bible comes to life on stage in this musical taken straight from the Scriptures. Purchase your tickets today at www.TalitaMusical.com. Call our Helpline for questions at 719-635-1111.For more information Andrew Wommack Ministries +1 719-635-1111 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos,... Read more