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Nort h Carolina Spring Lake Beautiful new homes in a fabulous gated community. Pikes Peak, Colo.
Anderson Creek Realty 910.814.2633
25 Anderson Creek Drive, Spring Lake, NC 28390
Gated with 24 Hour Security Clubhouse, Restaurant
Golf, Tennis, Fitness Center Pools, Parks, Fishing Ponds Active Owners Association
Colorado Springs, Colo. Former Army Sgt. Phillip Morris, 35, served a tour in Iraq and re- cently completed a graduate degree with the University of Florida. A little over three years ago, he ac- cepted a position as director of the University of Colorado Offi ce of Veteran and Military Student Af- fairs in Colorado Springs. “It’s a great place to live. We have
good weather, tons of outdoor activi- ties,” says Morris. “The cost of living is good, and the crime is low.” Plus, he adds, “Colorado Springs is unique in that it’s a very support- ive military community. You have all branches of service here.” The U.S. Air Force Academy, Peterson AFB, and Fort Carson, along with North American Aerospace Defense Com- mand operations, all are located within a 15-mile radius of the city, making for a close-knit military community and contributing to the regional economy. The Peak Military Care Network
— a National Homeland Defense Foundation program connecting military families with resources such as housing, crisis intervention, edu- cation, and employment — is located here. A VA satellite clinic off ers medical services. The program Morris oversees at the University of Colorado’s Colo-
72 MILITARY OFFICER SEPTEMBER 2015 PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK