Distinguished Graduate Award
The Distinguished Graduate Award recognizes exceptional graduates who have set themselves apart ...
Honoring Academy Heritage
This Day in Air Force Academy History...
July 27, 1954 -- Brig. Gen. Hubert Harmon becomes the Academy's first superintendent. He had been intimately involved in all planning for the Academy, dating back to the 1940s, when he headed the office of the special assistant for Air Force Academy, and served on commissions to determine the Academy program and its ultimate location. July 27, 1956 -- Gen. Hubert R. Harmon, the first Academy Superintendent, retires. He passes away less than a year later, before the first class graduates. July 27, 1962 -- Time Magazine weighs in on the controversy over the Cadet Chapel design with a positive review. It concludes the Chapel "is in perfect harmony with the spirit of the Academy . . . and its spires do not merely point, they soar." July 27, 1978 -- The Academy hosts the first National Sports Festival, sponsored by the U.S. Olympic Committee. The event runs until July 30. July 27, 1996 -- Secretary of the Air Force Sheila Widnall cuts the ribbon at the dedication ceremony for the Academy's new Consolidated Education and Training Facility. The $34 million project houses laboratories, classrooms, offices and medical facilities.
Research for this date in USAFA historical achievements was provided by Steven Simon '77. Read about other USAFA grad accomplishments.
Heritage Minute
One key mission of the Association of Graduates is to highlight some of those things that make the Academy the special place that it is. As a result, the AOG has launched a series of “Heritage Minute” videos that will be available weekly from our website, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram TV. Each episode of the “Heritage Minute” will feature a historic site or display found somewhere on the Academy campus.
Academy Heritage Projects
The Association of Graduates uncovers, records, displays and honors the heritage, history and legacy of the U.S. Air Force Academy and its graduates.
Class Histories
Select a year below to learn more about the USAFA class, read Polaris yearbooks, link to class websites, and more!
Class Rings and Prints
The AOG facilitates the Class Ring program, from working with cadets on ring decisions to helping grads with lost class rings.
Since 1975 the United States Air Force Academy's graduating classes have been given a special painting pertaining to their graduating class year.
Award Recognition
Young Alumni Award
Nominations being sought for young ...
Jabara Award for Airmanship
Colonel James Jabara Award goes to a graduate whose airmanship contribtuions are of great significance ...
Honorary Members
Honorary membership is awarded to persons who have rendered outstanding service ...
Past, Present and Future
Honoring fallen comrades is an important part of the AOG mission.
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USAFA graduates have excelled in all areas of life.
Heritage and Traditions Committee
Learn more about the Policies and Procedures of the Heritage and Traditions Committee.