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The Northern Colorado support our troops group is getting ready for the 4th of July event in Greeley, Colorado again.

The theme for the Independence Day Greely Stampede parade was "Define the daily grind." FReepers Weldgophardline and Fire engine red created a float dedicated to our brave troops serving in Iraq. Fire engine red singlehandedly worked for 27 days to present a float for the annual parade in Greely, Colorado. Weldgophardline said, "She does all the work, I just promote it." My daughter and I were honored to be invited to ride on their float, and following are some pictures and observations from the parade. Fire engine red and Weldgophardline before the parade. Natalie and Jan in Colorado Weldgophardline requested...

WASHINGTON — Those in charge of the nation’s missile defense system have often said the interceptors based at Fort Greely could be used in a pinch. Today, amid reports that North Korea is about to launch a missile capable of reaching the United States, officials wouldn’t say whether that pinch has arrived. “There are many options available, and we are simply not going to tip our hand as to what the possible response would be,” White House spokesman Tony Snow told reporters on a flight to Vienna with President Bush earlier today. Snow’s comments were made to pool reporters traveling...