March 12, 2010
Presidential Intelligence Advisory Board
Paul Kaminski, '64, selected to the President Obama's elite advisory board.
Founders Day Dinner
Celebrate with fellow Graduates and learn more about the foundation of a great Academy.
To register, click here.
30 Days Through Afghanistan
Video Logs: two airmen travel across the war-torn nation to share the stories of the civilians and the soldiers engaged in today's counter insurgency.
Hudson Hero Sullenberger Hangs Up Wings
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, '73, who piloted Flight 1549 during its emergency water landing on the Hudson River in January 2009, announced his retirement from U.S. Airways.
Former AFA superintendent Clark dead at 96
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. A.P. Clark, a former prisoner of war and the sixth Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, dies at the age of 96.
Dean reflects on history of Cadet Wing women
USAFA Dean Brig. Gen. Dana Born, '83 never fathomed in 1979 that she would one day return to the Academy in that role.
New FAA Pilot's License Regulations
Renew your pilot's license before March 31, 2010!
Air Force To Test New Hypersonic Aircraft
The Air Force is gearing up for the first test flight of a hypersonic aircraft designed to cover far greater distances than previous platforms of its type.
Give Together! Now Even Easier Online!
The Association of Graduates and the USAFA Endowment are moving forward together with a common purpose: To provide the best possible resources in support of the Academy, its cadets, and the graduate community.
Make the match to DOUBLE or even TRIPLE your gift!
Many donors to the Academy through the Endowment are eligible to “match” their gifts through contributions from their employer. The Endowment has made it even easier to print out your employer’s matching gift forms and mail them in for processing.
Saluting Area Men And Women Serving Our Country
John Tamasitis, '05, was recently awarded the Bronze Star in a ceremony at Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Grad Reaches Top Civilian Position with Joint Chiefs
Thomas Allen, '69, fellow Institute for Defense Analyses member, has just been selected for the top civilian position in the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Airlift for Haiti
Captain Dana R. Parker, '04, is a pilot with the 2nd Airlift Squadron at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., who worked tirelessly to make sure the people of Haiti received the assistance they needed.
Grad Runs for Congress
David Scholl Class of 1981, is a candidate for United States Congress, District 2, Florida.
Joint Chiefs chairman to speak at Academy graduation
Adm. Mike Mullen is scheduled to give the commencement speech for this year's graduation ceremony.
Air Force Cadet Chandler Is Among Nation's Best Marksmen
Tom Chandler, a 2006 graduate of Oak Harbor High School, is becoming one of the most decorated athletes at the United States Air Force Academy.
Academy Cadets Seek To Improve Combat Airdrops
Aeronautical and systems engineering cadets are currently working to improve the safety and accuracy of combat airdrops with remotely piloted aircraft.
Academy’s New Direction
From the moment he took over the dream job of his military career, Lt. Gen. Mike Gould, '76, knew what his priorities would be as Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy.
24 cadets receive Academy's 1st UAS-RPA wings
Four C2Cs and 20 C3Cs received unmanned aerial systems-remotely piloted aircraft wings on Feb. 25.
Ring Dining Out
Save the date for the Class of 2011 Ring Dining Out Legacy Event, 21 May 2010! More details to follow as they come available on usafa.org
Annual SACC Schedule
Four Service Academy Career Conferences (job fairs) are held each year. This year’s schedule is below:
Washington, DC (May 27-28)
San Diego, CA (Aug 26-27)
Austin, TX (Nov 11-12).
Founders Day Dinner
April 9, 2010 -
Celebrate with fellow Graduates and learn more about the foundation of a great Academy.
Bed and Breakfast
If you live in the Colorado Springs area, please help us welcome the USAFA Class of 2014 by participating as a host for the Association of Graduates’ Bed and Breakfast program.
The Olmsted Foundation
The George and Carol Olmsted Foundation consistently provides hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding to support the exposure of cadets to foreign cultures and foreign languages.
Planning your next meeting?
If you need a place to host your next meeting or presentation, look no further than Doolittle Hall.
USAFA Insignificance Group
In the December 2009 edition of Checkpoints, Dick McConn, '66, wrote an article entitled "USAFA Insignificance?" The story asks the tough question: "Why are United States Air Force Academy Graduates not emerging into leadership positions in mainstream America?" This group is established to get your feedback.
Three events, many opportunities to sponsor…
Find out more about our cadet sponsorship opportunities.
AOG Calendars are now 20% Off!
Visit the AOG Store to order yours today.
Wedding and Reception in one location?
Look no further than Doolittle Hall. Use the upstairs for the wedding and lead your guests downstairs for the reception.
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Graduate Authors Page
Who among you has a way with words? The answer is “Lots of grads!” Check out a few of our published authors on our Graduate Authors page.
Professional Development
Every day, Air Force Academy graduates make their marks as leaders in the military and in business. Take a look at our Professional Development page to see how fellow graduates use their leadership skills to help benefit others.
Confusion seems to still exist regarding the AOG’s credit card program.
Air Force Hockey hosts Army in AHA Quarterfinal series
Service academy rivals play best of three series at USAFA for right to go to AHA Final Four in Rochester, N.Y.
Falcon Athletes of the Week
Sara Neubauer, Track and Field. And Benjamin Gunn, Swimming.
