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Colorado Technical University Presents Freedom Alliance One Million Dollars in Scholarships.


COLORADO SPRINGS Colorado Springs, city (1990 pop. 281,140), seat of El Paso co., central Colo., on Monument and Fountain creeks, at the foot of Pikes Peak; inc. 1886. It is a year-round resort and a booming military, technological, and commercial city. , Colo. -- Through the Freedom Alliance Organization, Colorado Technical University's (CTU CTU Colorado Technical University
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) President, Greg Mitchell, presented one million dollars in full tuition scholarships to children of our military heroes who are the dependent of an active duty service member who died or was permanently disabled (100% rating) in the line of duty In the Line of Duty may refer to:
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The ceremony held at Ft. Carson's Kit Carson Memorial statue included top military personnel from each branch of military services, The Chamber's Military Affairs Council Affairs Council may refer to:
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 representatives, and financial supporters of the military.

CTU President Greg Mitchell challenges all other universities and colleges nationwide to do the same and support the children of these heroes through means of scholarships or donations toward higher education. Together Freedom Alliance and CTU will be focusing on a nationwide effort by asking each school to make a pledge and raise millions of dollars in scholarships for our fallen soldiers' children.

Following a press conference, Tom Kilgannon, President of Freedom Alliance, presented the high school leadership program as well as more information about the Freedom Alliance to the Military Affairs Council of the Chamber of Commerce and military leadership at Ft. Carson.

"Freedom Alliance is touched by each life that we can help through the donations and efforts made by our fellow citizens," said Tom Kilgannon, President of Freedom Alliance.

Kilgannon serves as the President of Freedom Alliance, an educational and charitable foundation dedicated to preserving the American heritage of freedom and defending U.S. sovereignty. Kilgannon has reported on international conferences sponsored by the United Nations in Monterrey, Mexico; Johannesburg, South Africa; and New York City New York City: see New York, city.
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.

Greg Mitchell, President of CTU, a former Naval Academy Graduate and Naval Officer NAVAL OFFICER. The name of an officer of the United States, whose duties are prescribed by various acts of congress.
     2. Naval officers are appointed for the term of four years, but are removable from office at pleasure. Act of May 15, 1820, Sec. 1, 3 Story, L.
, spearheaded this effort with Freedom Alliance. "Because Ft. Carson is comprised of mostly combat soldiers who are right on the fighting front lines, our community has had to deal with incredible losses. The Colorado Springs community, students and faculty of CTU have been greatly impacted," said Mitchell. "Thirty-three percent of CTU's full time academic staff is military veterans. Many of these professors have taught at the Air Force Academy. Four of our ten Board of Directors rank colonel or higher. Three of our four academic deans and our VP of education are military veterans. Over 20 percent of CTU's full time staff is retired military."

Mitchell also stated, "Colorado Technical University Colorado Technical University (CTU) is a system of proprietary for-profit colleges in the United States providing career training, accredited programs, and college degrees in a variety of areas. CTU grants bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.  believes every child deserves a bright future through education."

Colorado Technical University is an institution of higher learning that seeks to provide career-oriented education by teaching applied industry programs. CTU offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, doctorate and professional certificate programs with curriculum designed to support today's leading career fields.

Lt. Col. Oliver L. North, USMC (Ret.) is the Founder and Honorary Chairman of Freedom Alliance. Freedom Alliance offers scholarships to children of military personnel who have lost their lives while serving our country. Freedom Alliance is one of the leading voices in the nation's capital on issues concerning American sovereignty, international institutions, and national defense.

Colorado Technical University is accredited accredited

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 by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504) www.ncahigherlearningcommissions.org. CTU was founded in Colorado Springs in 1965.

For more information, contact Tom DeNardin/Cynthia Rodriguez at 719-538-0060.
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