August 19, 2010
Academy Ranked 11th-Best School in the Nation by Forbes
The rankings are compiled by Forbes and the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, which evaluated more than 600 undergraduate programs.
Parents' Weekend
September 3-6
Families join together to celebrate the pride and accomplishments of today's cadets and tomorrow's leaders.
Academy repeats as 'Best in the West' -- U.S. News & World Report
The Air Force Academy received "Best in the West" ranking for the fourth-straight year in U.S. News and World Report's 2011 Best Colleges rankings.
AFA wins Secretary of the Air Force Safety Award
The Air Force Academy Safety Office had the best safety program of any direct reporting unit or field operating agency in the Air Force during Fiscal Year 2009, the Air Force chief of safety announced.
Fundraising for the Indoor Training Facility
Thanks to the generosity of many graduates, family members, and friends of the Academy, we are getting closer to our fundraising goal for the Academy’s new Indoor Training Facility. But we’re not done yet
Save the Date
Save the date for our upcoming Sabre Society Donor Appreciation Weekend event in New York City on November 5-6, 2010.
Airmen on Rescue Mission in Flooded Countries
Airmen took on a humanitarian mission when massive flooding swept across Afghanistan and Pakistan. Lt. Col. Bernie Willie, '90, deputy commander of the 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group, recalls Taliban machine gun tracers darting past his cockpit.
Cadet Wing Goes Back to School
Most college students are familiar with shopping for books, hitting the library and studying in dorm rooms after class. But how many college students run to class, march in formation to lunch or have their dormitories inspected on weekends?
Energy Strategic Plan
Learn about the Academy's vision for becoming a 'Net Zero' installation to help ensure a greener tomorrow.
WebGuy Social
You have seen their pictures…You have read their blogs…now meet the WebGuy team in person! AOG will be hosting a WebGuy Social on Thursday, September 2nd. Register here.
USAFA Vs Oklahoma Tailgate
Live falcons, enthusiastic cheerleaders, great food, and rabid Air Force fans in the home of one of America’s most storied athletics programs. It does not get much better than this! Join our pre-game tailgate before the Falcons take on the Oklahoma Sooners. The tailgate will be on September 18th at the Lloyd Noble Center on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman OK. Register now for this fun event!
AOG USAFA Parents Club
Due to the overwhelming success of the WebGuy program, the AOG has decided to expand our connection to you through the AOG USAFA Parents Club. For information on the benefits and how to join, click here.
March for Miracles
Come out to support Starlight Colorado at the 1st Annual March for Miracles! Experience one of Colorado Springs’ most unique running/walking events on a spectacular 3.1-Mile course on the USAF Academy grounds starting at historic Falcon Stadium.
Group Event Planning and Site Selection Service
AOG members with corporate off-site meetings or family functions requiring a hotel group block (10 or more rooms) now have direct access to the buying influence of a world leader in hotel and meeting room procurement. For more information or to start the site selection process email: daugustyn@helmsbriscoe.com.
Exemplar Dinner
Class of 1973 – Class of 2013 Exemplar Dinner Legacy Event, 29 Oct 2010.
Save the date! More information will follow as it comes available.
Distinguished Graduate Award Nominations
Awarded annually to one or more USAFA graduates, the Distinguished Graduate Award recognizes graduates who have made extraordinarily significant contributions to our nation and/or their communities.
A Tribute to a Fighter Pilot
Wings Over the Rockies will be transformed into an old-fashioned Friday Night "O Club" Happy Hour to celebrate Brig. Gen. Robin Olds, August 20, 5-9pm.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
USAFA Alumni Social, Friday, August 27, 2010: Join alumni and friends from the U.S. Air Force Academy for a day at the ballpark, when the Sky Sox take on the Salt Lake Bees at Sky Sox Stadium! Please click on the following link for more information and to register for this exciting event.
For questions regarding this event please contact Jennifer Ganzler at 719-472-0300 ext. 138.
8th Fighter Group Reunion
The 8th Tactical Fighter Wing and the 8th Fighter Bomber Wing will hold its biennial reunion in Colorado Springs/Air Force Academy, October 13-17, 2010.
2010 49th Fighter Group Association Reunion
The 49th Fighter Group Association will hold their 2010 Annual Reunion in Albuquerque, NM, October 1 - 4, 2010.
Next SACC in San Diego California
It is too late to pre-register for the San Diego SACC but candidates are welcome to walk-in on Friday August 27. If you are in the job market, please join us at the Grand Hyatt San Diego for this great event.
National Advertising for Checkpoints magazine is placed through Pentagon Publishing, Inc. 800-795-7696 Ext 1251 or info@pentagon-usa.com
Get Your Company Name Noticed
Consider a Sponsorship at the next AOG hosted Tailgate! Contact Paige Buoye for more information. Coming up: Oklahoma, Army and San Diego State!
Wedding Planner
Are you planning a wedding for next year? If so, look no further than Doolittle Hall. We are already booking into late next year. To tour the building, please visit our web site.
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.
Jobs Jobs Jobs
Are you looking to serve our nation abroad? Join the Civilian Expeditionary Workforce. Select from a variety of great jobs with good benefits.
Support the Academy
Everything the AOG does supports the Academy. Help us in that mission. Get and use the AOG/USAA MasterCard. It is the only card that returns money to the Academy through USAA’s financial support of the AOG.
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.
From saber cases to flag boxes, shop for everything Air Force in our online merchandise section.
Chapters: Do you have an event coming up that you would like us to attend: Please send all requests to chapter.support@aogusafa.org. We want to meet with all of you!
The AOG is Looking for Ambassadors
An Ambassador is a graduate who serves as a liaison or point of contact for other graduates coming into the area whether for business or leisure.
Air Force Coaches Stand out in 2010 Academic Progress Rates Report
Air Force football coach Troy Calhoun, men's basketball coach Jeff Reynolds and track coach Ralph Lindeman were mentioned in the Aug. 5 rollout of the Academic Progress Rates for Division I head coaches in six sports, released by the NCAA.
Kip Simons Inducted into USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame
Air Force men's gymnastics head coach Kip Simons was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame
Air Force Women's Soccer 2010 Outlook
Bigger and better things are anticipated for Air Force women's soccer in 2010. Under second-year head coach Larry Friend, the Falcons enter a new year focused and determined to push the program to new heights.
Falcon Football Tickets Now Available
The USAFA Athletic Ticket Office has opened sales for this fall’s away football games. Currently, a limited number of tickets are available for games at Oklahoma, Wyoming, San Diego State, TCU, Army, and UNLV. To order your tickets, click here.
