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February 26, 2010

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Events
Founders Day Dinner
Celebrate with fellow Graduates and learn more about the foundation of a great Academy.
To register, simply click here.




Cadets consider career options during Majors' Night
Majors' Night, a semiannual event held in Fairchild Hall, gives cadets who haven't declared their field of study a chance to make an informed decision.



USAFA Research
It's about learning. It's about passion and new horizons.


Events

Why The Air Force Needs The F-22
Cancelling the F-22 Raptor, the most capable fighter plane ever produced, is yet another act in the tragedy of a nation that is losing the will to prevail.



AF's 1st female general officer dies
The first woman to serve as a major general in the Department of Defense and the Air Force passed away Feb. 15.



Events


The Class of 1969 Produces USAFA's First Two African American Generals
Lt. Gen. John Hopper and Maj. Gen. Richard Spooner make Academy history.


Events
Making History
Meet the first three African Americans to graduate from the Academy.





Tuskegee Airmen recall Air Corps, Air Force experiences
Three Tuskegee Airmen spoke with visitors, answered questions and shared experiences as part of the Academy's celebration of Black History Month at the Academy Base Exchange Feb. 16.



Events


Eugene Astronaut to Pilot Space Shuttle

Col. James P. Dutton Jr, '91, is finally going into space.


Events
Academy grad reaches out to Ethiopian children
Family means providing an even greater impact by meeting others' needs through the "option of adoption."





New Chief Scientist and Technology Advisor
Dr. J. Douglas "Doug" Beason, '77, is the new chief scientist and technology advisor to the commander.



Terazzo

NCLS is a Success
The 17th-annual National Character and Leadership Symposium concluded February 19, 2010 at the U.S. Air Force Academy.



Events
Academy cadet earns Holaday Scholarship to study at Oxford
Cadet 1st Class Bradford Waldie garnered the Alberta Bart Holaday Scholarship and will study abroad to earn a master's degree in philosophy in development studies after he graduates from the Academy in May.



USAFA Athlete of the Week
Men's tennis player C2C Alex Beaussart.



100s Night
Seniors got two surprises last weekend with the 100s night tradition.




On the Horizon
Events
Single-Malt Scotch Tasting
March 11, 2010. Proceeds to support AOG/USAFA recognition events.





SACC Conference Savannah Georgia

There is a Service Academy Career Conference this week in Savannah GA.
Don't miss out on this networking and career opportunity!





Board of Visitors to Meet at Academy
The Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors is scheduled to meet at the Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 26-27




On the Horizon

Events
EVENTS: Doolittle Hall is the perfect venue for any occasion. . .
What is on your plate for the upcoming year? Need a place to think and strategize? Look no further than Doolittle Hall.



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



Events

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.





AcademyWomen
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Graduate Author's 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.


Events
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.




Volunteers Needed

The AOG is seeking volunteers! Find out how you can help.




Graduate Dependent Scholarships
The AOG is once again accepting applications for the Graduate Dependent Scholarship Program.
The deadline for applying is March 1, 2010.




Confusion seems to still exist regarding the AOG’s credit card program.



Endowment

Events
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.




Reshaping the Fundraising Landscape
The Endowment will be the principal fundraiser for both organizations and the Academy. For details, please click here.



From the Bleachers


AFA Gymnasts at Best at Denver
Highlighted by numerous career-best performances and more season-high marks, the Air Force women’s gymnastics team posted its highest team score in over two years during a dual meet with 18th-ranked Denver at the Pioneers’ home gym.



Air Force Sports
Air Force Heads to MWC Swimming & Diving Championships
The Air Force men's and women's swimming and diving teams travel to Oklahoma City, Okla., this week, Feb. 24-27, for the 2010 Mountain West Conference Championships.




Kimber Shealy selected as MWC Athlete of the Week
Sophomore pole vaulter Kimber Shealy became just the second Air Force female to clear the 13-foot mark in Academy history.



Judo team to hit the mat at nationals
Members of the Air Force Academy's competitive Judo club will test their skills at National Collegiate Judo Association's national championships in California In March.





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