Partners in time: Colorado Springs twins, veterans of two wars, celebrate another milestone

Partners in time: Colorado Springs twins, veterans of two wars, celebrate another milestone centers on Dick and Bob Gibbs, identical twins in independent living in Colorado Springs, who continue a daily ritual of sharing the late-afternoon drinks and quiet companionship that began decades ago. Both served as wartime pilots and veterans of Korea and Vietnam, and although their duties kept them thousands of miles apart for years, they remained close. Born June 1, 1930, the twins recall growing up in rural Idaho during World War II and receiving war updates through radio and newsreels. Their family connection deepened further through a letter exchanged every two weeks throughout the years they were separated. The story highlights their shared perspective on duty and the companionship they now prioritize together, with their wife and daughter describing the bond’s endurance and evolution.