Checkpoints Magazine

Checkpoints is the alumni association's magazine. It is published in March, June, September and December and is filled with 136 pages of information about graduates, cadets and the Academy.

Checkpoints is the only magazine of its kind for the Academy and is mailed to all members of the AOG. The magazine is an award-winning publication, recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education for excellence in college and university magazine publication.

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Become a member today, and we'll mail Checkpoints to you four times a year: March, June, September and December.

To submit information for Class News, visit your class website and e-mail your Class Scribe.

Read Select Checkpoints Articles

March 2013

Hearts and Bones
Written by Bill Thomas

2012 Distinguished Graduates
Written and Photographed by Lewis Carlyle

Team Handball
Text by David Bergeman | Images by Lewis Carlyle

The Privilege of a Lifetime
By WIlliam "T" Thompson '73, AOG President and CEO

June 2012

Up to the Challenge
By Gen. Norton Schwartz '73

Engineering Hope
Written by David Bergeman, Photos by Lewis Carlyle

Academy Spirits:
A Guide to Graduate Crafted Libations

The Surreal Odyssey of Charles Justiz
By David Bergeman

Four Stars for History
By David Bergeman

Leading with Character on a Global Scale
An Interview with Ron Rand, Senior Vice President of Communications, Lockheed Martin

String Theory: Striking a Chord with the Cadet Orchestra
Written and Photographed by Lewis Carlyle

CEO Update: The Cycle Continues
By William 'T' Thompson, '73
President and CEO of the AOG

March 2012

2011 Distinguished Graduate Award Winners
Presented by your Association of Graduates

Skitopia: Shredding the Rockies with the Falcon Ski Team
By Lewis Carlyle

The Diversity Mosaic: Fostering a Diverse Academy
By David Bergeman

Culinary Academy: A Guide to Grad Owned Eateries

Archiving the Academy's Attic: Rediscovering the Gimbel Collection
By David Bergeman

The USAFA Cyber Competition Team Prepares for Digital Battle
By David Bergeman

CEO Update: Serving the Long Blue Line
By William 'T' Thompson, '73
President and CEO of the AOG

December 2011

Rock Savvy at Altitude with Cadet Mountaineering
By Lewis Carlyle

Hands-On History: National Teacher of the Year Finalist Helps Students Take History to Heart
By David Bergeman

Horse Masters: In the Saddle with the Cadet Equestrian Team
By Lewis Carlyle

A Break in the Storm: USAFA's K-12 STEM Outreach Center Works to Engage Southern Colorado Youth
By David Bergeman

The AOG Unveils 50th Class Reunion Award

Remembering the Red Tails
By Lewis Carlyle

Freedom Radio: Cadet Led Radio Station KAFA Has a Growing Global Reach
By Crystal Ross

Coming Soon: The First Feature-Length Documentary to Explore Cadet Life at the Academy
By David Bergeman

CEO Update: A Time for Reflection and Appreciation
By William 'T' Thompson, '73
President and CEO of the AOG

September 2011

Making History: The Honorable Heather Wilson, '82, runs for U.S. Senate
By Crystal Ross

Bio Fuel
By Lewis Carlyle

Cadre's Challenge
By Lewis Carlyle

The Golden Boys: Class of 1961 Short History
By Hector Andres Negroni, '61

The Value of Compassion
By First Lt. Josh V. Barlow, '08

The Lightweight Fight of the Century:
YF-16 vs. YF-17
By Geoffrey P. Michael, '73

Against All Odds: Laughlin AFB Amputee Earns His Wings
By Senior Airman Scott Saldukas

The Way of Fist and Foot: Cadets Practice the Art of Taekwondo
By Lewis Carlyle

June 2011

CEO Update
By William 'T' Thompson, '73
President and CEO of the AOG

Superintendent
By Lt. Gen. Mike Gould, '76

The Spin: Falcon Cycling
By Lewis Carlyle

Prior Enlisted Cadet Assembly
By Lewis Carlyle

Marathon Memoirs
By Caroline White, '07

Warrior Games
By Lewis Carlyle

Breaking New Ground: USAFA Endowment
Gen. (Ret.) Steve Lorenz, '73