rado Springs campus provides sup- port to servicemembers and veterans using military education benefi ts. “We focus on comprehensive, holis- tic services,” Morris says, adding that the program teaches study skills, cre- ates a student-veteran community, and off ers employment support. Quality-of-life amenities abound. Sitting in the shadow of Pikes Peak, the city boasts plenty of sunshine and a temperate climate good for hik- ing, biking, and skiing. Add in good schools, museums, and plenty of fam- ily-friendly outdoor activities — not to mention stunning scenery, such as the geologic formations Garden of the Gods and the Rocky Mountains.
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— Deborah Huso is a freelance writer based in Virginia. Her last feature article for Military Offi cer was “Magic and More,” June 2015.
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74 MILITARY OFFICER SEPTEMBER 2015
Population: 439,886 Health Care: Peak Military Care Network; VA satellite clinic Median Home Price: $211,300 Tax Information: No estate or in- heritance tax, and the state sales tax is 2.9 percent. Airport: Colorado Springs Airport Climate: More than 300 days of sunshine each year. Relatively mild, dry climate with wide-ranging win- ter temperatures. Area Attractions: Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Seven Falls, Battlefield Colorado, Pikes Peak International Raceway, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, U.S. Olympic Training Center, Sky Sox Baseball More Info:
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