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Adjusting to the New Normal

The majority of cadets were released, but the Class of 2020 remains...

Air Force Academy to begin early release of cadets

The goal of this action is to maximize the chances of graduating our senior class on time...

Updating our Alma Mater

Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David L. Goldfein ’83 publicly announced a change to the third verse ...

After cancer diagnosis, Air Force national champion boxer begins new fight

Sean Chieves, a champion boxer and Air Force Academy cadet battling cancer ...

Coronavirus Update

Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to spread and is an increasing force health protection threat worldwide ...

2020 Air Force football schedule announced

The Falcons host six home games, including visits by defending conference champion Boise State, service academy rival Navy, MW West Division champion Hawaii and in-state rival Colorado State. ...

CASE recognizes AOG Communications Department

The Communications Department for the USAFA Association of Graduates was recognized as one of the region’s best ...

2020 NCLS focuses on the human condition, diversity

Thousands of cadets and graduates, staff members, community members, military personnel and visiting university students took part in the 27th annual National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS) ...

BOV hears updates on a range of USAFA matters

The Board of Visitors gathered for a day-long meeting at the United States Air Force Academy on Wednesday, Feb. 19 ...

Academy, NHL release statement on NHL Stadium Series game

Unfortunately, several factors the day of the game came together to cause even greater than expected traffic delays ...

Honoring the Past, Securing the Future

Air Force Academy celebrates Black History Month ...

Special ops pilot, astronaut receive 2019 Jabara Award

The 2019 Colonel James Jabara Award went to Col. Nick Hague and Maj. Caitlin Reilly in a ceremony at the staff tower in front of several thousand cadets, Feb. 7 ...

Former AOG leader passes away

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Richard “Dick” Coppock ’61 served as the AOG president and CEO from 1983-1999 ...

USAFA Prep School inducts Shell 77 pilot, Capt. ‘Tori’ Pinckney, as 2020 Exemplar

This year’s class of cadet candidates selected Pinckney '08 because she was a leader of the people and always valued service before self ...

To the Moon and Beyond: USAFA grad joins Artemis astronaut generation

Air Force Col. Raja Chari ’99 is officially a member of the newest class of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronauts ...

USAFA Distinguished Graduate Award honorees announced

The United States Air Force Academy and the Association of Graduates are proud to announce five Distinguished Graduate Award honorees for 2019 ...

Cheez-It Bowl Victory

Air Force capped an 11-2 season with a victory in the Cheez-It Bowl over Washington State ...

Letter regarding fourth-class training

The AOG has had many exchanges with the Academy Staff concerning ...

Grad killed in Vance Air Force Base training accident

Two Airmen were killed in a T-38 crash, including 2018 graduate 2nd Lt Travis Wilkie ...

USAFA airfield gets a new name

The Air Force Academy has renamed its airfield in honor of Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr.

Grads compete at Military World Games in China

A number of Academy grads competed in the recently completed 7th CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China ...

Grad crowned Ms. Veteran America

Naviere Walkewicz '99 will serve as the primary spokesperson for Final Salute, an organization assisting homeless female veterans, for the coming year.

Academy hails new dean with assumption of command ceremony

Brig. Gen. Linell Letendre '96, previously a permanent professor and head of the school’s law department, replaces Brig. Gen. Andrew Armacost ...

BOV examines USAFA progress on many fronts

The United States Air Force Academy Board of Visitors met Oct. 10-11 at the Academy ...

Academy Mascot Dies

Aurora was the Academy’s longest serving live mascot. In her 23 years at USAFA, she interacted with tens of thousands of people at sporting venues and military and community events.

Astronaut welcomed home, Air Force Academy-style

Col. Nick Hague '98 was welcomed back to Earth from the International Space Station by a phrase that’s familiar to him and his fellow Air Force Academy class of 1998 alumni: “We’re waiting on a classmate.” ...

AF Academy officer to be promoted to brigadier general

Col. Linell Letendre has also been selected to be the Academy’s dean, a position she will officially assume Oct. 17 ...

It's more than a game

Before the Air Force at Boise State game, AOG President Marty Marcolongo '88 delivered ...

AOG Hosts Chapter Presidents’, Parents’ Club Conferences

AOG Chapter and Parents' Club presidents throughout the nation gathered to exchange ideas, learn about new initiatives and grow their personal networks ...

Distinguished Service awards presented at USAFA

Gen. (Ret.) John Lorber ’64 received the 2019 award, and the Class of 1970 Gift Committee was presented the 2018 award ...

Academy grad credits Academy airfield with changing his life

Twenty years into his career as an Air Force aviator, Lt. Col. Richard Pantusa '99 firmly believes two things: aviation is a team activity, and no team is successful without trust. ...

National Desert Storm Memorial

James Nance '71 has been selected to create a monumental bronze figure group for the new National Desert Storm Desert Shield War Memorial ...

Texas twins conquer initial training at separate military academies

This summer was a big milestone for the young women as each began a rigorous phase of military training at separate service academies ...

Grads selected for Thunderbirds 2020 demonstration season

Two Air Force Academy graduates were officially selected to join the United States Air Force Thunderbirds ...

Air Force Academy awarded accreditation until 2028-2029

The final report found the university met all of the criteria for accreditation and federal compliance requirements ...

Acceptance

The Class of 2023 was officially accepted into the United States Air Force Academy Cadet Wing during the annual Acceptance Day Parade ...

Graduates March Back

Approximately 200 Academy grads accompanied members of the Class of '23 on their march back from Jacks Valley ...

Big Bad Basic

And the winners are ...

All In

USAFA Class of 2023 swears in collectively ...

Congratulations, Class of 2019

A total of 991 members of USAFA's Class of 2019 graduated during a commencement ceremony ...

Remains positively identified as missing cadet candidate

Larimer County officials have positively identified the remains recovered in Rocky Mountain National Park as those of U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Candidate Micah Tice ...

Col. Hartless takes command of 10th ABW

Col. Brian Hartless accepted command of USAFA's 10th Air Base Wing ...

Schulte Award marks decade since namesake, Academy graduate killed in Afghanistan

Schulte's parents have made a trip to the Air Force Academy every May since 2010 to recognize an outstanding cadet first class ...

'I can’t wait to get started'

Brig. Gen. Edmondson assumes USAFA commandant role ...

BOV meets at Polaris Hall

The United States Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors met in open session Wednesday, May 1. ...

Grad community hears update

Col. Scott Campbell '95, USAFA commander, HQ, Commandant of Cadets, met with graduates and friends of the Academy to provide an update on the progress of the Cadet Wing ...

Academy announces finalist for next dean of faculty

The U.S. Air Force Academy announced April 26 that Col. Linell Letendre '96 is the remaining finalist in the selection process for the Academy’s 11th Dean of the Faculty. ...

You can't tell what's ahead for you

Col. (Ret.) Henry “Hank” Hoffman ’63 encourages cadets to strive to reach their best potential selves ...

Stand Up USAFA

Denim Day promotes prevention of sexual assault, violence ...

USAFA Distinguished Graduates honored

The United States Air Force Academy and the Association of Graduates conducted their joint Founders Day gala ...

Air Force Academy chapel renovation halted

Renovation of the Air Force Academy Chapel has been indefinitely postponed ...

USAFA Distinguished Graduate honorees announced

The United States Air Force Academy and the AOG are proud to announce the Distinguished Graduate honorees for 2018 ...

Air Force Academy Cadets Honor Fallen Graduate

The Air Force Academy honored Capt. Mark Weber, a 2011 graduate killed in a helicopter crash while serving in Iraq, on the one-year anniversary of his death ...

Air Force graduate wins NFL's Salute To Service Award

Atlanta Falcons guard and Air Force Academy grad Ben Garland '10 has won the NFL's Salute to Service Award ...

AF Wings of Blue wins big at collegiate championships

The competitive parachute team from the Air Force Wings of Blue won 37 medals at the National Collegiate Parachuting Championship ...

NCAA and Department of Defense expand concussion study

Cadets and intercollegiate athletes at USAF Academy to continue participation ...

Call for inputs: Spirit Missions

Since the very early days of the Air Force Academy, the spirit mission has been the subject of legend and lore ...

Committed to the very end

Brig. Gen. Kristin Goodwin ’93, USAFA commandant of cadets, conducted her quarterly update for the graduate community and Academy friends ...

McSally Appointed to Fill U.S. Senate Seat

Martha McSally '88 will be the first U.S. Air Force Academy graduate to serve in the U.S. Senate ...

Happy New Year

AOG President and CEO Marty Marcolongo '88 provides an update and wishes everyone a happy holidays! ...

New Director of Athletics

Nathan Pine has been selected as the Academy’s new director of athletics ...

New Commandant of Cadets

The Air Force announced that Brig. Gen. Michele Edmondson will be the Air Force Academy’s next commandant of cadets ...

If at first you don’t succeed…

Hague ’98 slated for Feb. 28, 2019 launch to ISS ...

2 Air Force Academy cadets earn Rhodes scholarships

Two senior cadets at the Air Force Academy were elected to the American Rhodes scholar ....

Special Ops pilot chosen for Jabara Award

Maj. Marc Catalano '06 honored for his actions while deployed as an aircraft commander to Iraq ...

Goodwin: Academy cadets helping find solutions

Doolittle Hall played host to the quarterly Commandant’s Update ....

One of First African-American USAFA Grads Dies

Col. (Ret.) Isaac “Ike” Payne IV '63 was the last surviving member of a groundbreaking trio ...

Boxing lessons for the cyber realm

Col. Jaak Tarien '98 never envisioned becoming a world-renowned cyber security expert ....

Science Teacher of the Year

Dan Ganoza '93 was recently named the 2018 Teacher of the Year by the Colorado Association of Science Teachers ....

Nationwide Search for New Athletic Director

This new hiring process enables the Academy to attract talented, experienced applicants ....

Air Force Cruises Past Navy

The 28-point margin of victory is the largest for Air Force over its service academy rival since 2002. ....

Academy grads speak to cadets on resilience, leadership skills

Three Air Force Academy graduates spoke to cadets at Fairchild Hall about their Air Force careers and the leadership techniques that made them successful in-and-out of uniform ....

Connecting with USAFA

The Chapter President’s Conference and Parents’ Club Presidents’ Conference gathered ....

The 60th Anniversary Lowry Staff Ride

The honored guests were grads of the four Academy classes who studied at Lowry ....

Forged in Blue

Giving legacy and new classes a tangible connection ....

Top 25 Public Colleges 2018

USAFA ranked #6 for top public colleges by Forbes magazine ....

Dean of Faculty announces retirement date

Brig. Gen. Andrew Armacost announced that he would retire on Aug. 1, 2019 ....

Air Force Academy changing to meet needs of the Air Force

Decisions made by senior Pentagon officials and increased defense spending are changing how the Academy prepares cadets to contend with modern warfare ....

AOG Board of Directors Statement

The Board of Directors of the AOG wishes to express its support for the recommendations ....

Acceptance Day

The Class of 2022 was officially accepted into the Cadet Wing. The Class of 1972 was on hand to challenge the new fourth-class cadets ...

NASA assigns crews to first test flights, missions on commercial spacecraft

Eric Boe '87 among the first U.S. astronauts who will fly on American-made, commercial spacecraft to and from the International Space Station ....

Basic Cadets receive the Airman's Coin

A total of 1,170 Basic Cadets marched back from Jacks Valley ...

Jacks is Jumping

2nd Basic Cadet Training for the Class of 2022 is beginning to wind down in Jacks Valley ....

USAFA cadets team with Forest Service to build footbridge

Cadets from the Air Force Academy and engineers with the White River National Forest plan to unveil a footbridge they’ve been building near Breckenridge ...

Inprocessing

Approximately 1,200 members of the Academy's Class of 2022 arrived ...

Swearing-In

Members of the Class of 2022 took the oath of office ...

Inprocessing Day FamFest 2022

Family members and friends of Class of 2022 cadet candidates are invited to stop by the AOG’s Doolittle Hall that day to be experience their first taste of what it means to be part of the Academy family ...

Where No Magazine Cover has Gone Before?

Check out who is checking in with Checkpoints from space ....

Heritage Program at Doolittle Hall to Change

The change will open up two opportunities for the AOG to showcase ...

Howell named as next head of JSOC

Lt. Gen. Scott A. Howell '87 has been nominated to lead Joint Special Operations Command ...

Congratulations Class of 2018!

USAFA Graduation marks a new beginning for Second Lieutenants....

Fox, McArtor, Lorenz honored as Distinguished Graduates

The Association of Graduates, in partnership with the United States Air Force Academy, honored three distinguished graduates at the annual Founders Day banquet....

Soaring group travels in style

Leaders from the 94th Flying Training Squadron stopped by Doolittle Hall Friday, May 4, to show off several of their recent purchases and to thank the Association of Graduates Board of Directors....

USAFA now has Women's Hockey

After a year and a half of recruiting players, collecting funds, coordinating practice times, and getting support from USAFA leaders, the Women’s Club Ice Hockey team was officially established as a USAFA club on January 18, 2018...

Tuskegee Airmen honored at Academy ceremony

With an original Tuskegee Airman in attendance, the Air Force Academy paid tribute ...

5 things you may not know about the Air Force Academy's Cadet Chapel

Here's five fun facts to boost your trivia knowledge of the Air Force Academy’s Cadet Chapel ...

Graduation Announcement

Secretary of Defense James Mattis will conduct the commencement address ...

USAFA Character and Leadership Award presented to Myers

Gen. (Ret.) Richard Myers received the Air Force Academy’s 2017 Character and Leadership Award ...

Distinguished Graduate Award

The United States Air Force Academy and the Association of Graduates are proud to announce the Distinguished Graduate honorees for 2017 ...

Recognition 2018

Perhaps the biggest lesson from the three days is the need for teamwork ...

2018 NCLS focuses on ethics, respect

The 25th annual National Character & Leadership Symposium opened with its kick-off event ...

Air Force Academy leader: Why diversity?

The commitment to diversity is born from a humble belief that we should treat each other with dignity and respect. ...

What the new core curriculum means for Class of 2021 and beyond

All cadets, regardless of academic major, are required to complete the core curriculum ...

Space operator receives Airman's Medal

Former Air Force Academy athlete Dominic Vicino '15 received the Airman's Medal for risking his life to save others at Miramar Beach, Fla. ...

Remembering Capt Lance P. Sijan '65

Fifty years ago, Lance P. Sijan (USAFA Class of 1965) died as a prisoner of war at the infamous “Hanoi Hilton.” ...

Simmons ’13 excited to support Olympic athletes

Two years after competing at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro...

USAFA grads bring A-10 thunder, lightning during fight against ISIS

The 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron is wrapping up a deployment that saw heavy involvement in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria ...

Air Force to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

On Jan. 15 we will pause to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ...

USAFA Superintendent Message to Academy Alumni and Parents

CBS Morning News ran a multi-part piece on sexual assault at USAFA earlier this week. Read a letter ...

Moving Forward

A large crowd was on hand Jan. 8 at Doolittle Hall for a luncheon and the Commandant's quarterly ...

Ben Garland nominated for NFL Man of the Year as past, present Air Force athletes haul in major acknowledgments

Air Force graduate Ben Garland '10 was named as the Atlanta Falcons’ nominee for the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year Award ...

Senior cadet selected as Academy’s 39th Rhodes scholar

A mechanical engineering major at the Air Force Academy was named an American Rhodes scholar ...

Col. Fischer '96 Promotes Space Careers

"When you look out to the stars, it makes you feel so small. It really does change your perspective." ...

Atop a Colorado ‘14er’: Cadets save 2, find confidence

Cadet mountaineers encountered more than they anticipated when they found themselves ...

Cyber’s expanding role in today’s Air Force

Gen. (Ret.) Charles Holland ’68 met with four cadets to talk about the expanding cyber fight ...

Cadets work to improve 'Warthog' technology

We’re working together to investigate replacing the existing leading-edge slat system with a fixed leading-edge droop to reduce complexity on this important aircraft ...

Commemorating a True War Hero

It was 50 years ago — on Nov. 9, 1967 — that Capt. Lance P. Sijan '65 was shot down over North Vietnam ...

The Rhodes Family

Meet Jeff Rhodes, USAFA 10th Air Base Wing Communications Squadron ...

Academy completes investigation into Prep School Racist Remarks

We can confirm that one of the cadet candidates who was allegedly targeted ...

CS-01 Remembers One of Its Own

The cabinet highlights the life of Lt. Col. Frank “Bruiser” Bryant '95, who was tragically gunned down ...

Military Legacy Spotlight: C2C Griffin Gluck

Highlighting families who have served in the U.S. military for more than three generations ...

Superintendent addresses racial slurs at USAFA

Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria '85 addressed cadets, faculty, staff and cadet candidates today in the wake of racial slurs ...

NBA names new head of referee operations

Retired Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson '81 has been named senior vice president and head of referee operations ...

Future of Aviation Week

We're kicking off Future of Aviation week and gearing up for the AF vs Army football game this weekend! ...

Astronaut shares space experience with cadets

“There's just is no substitute for working hard,” Kjell Lindgren '95 said. “Keep your eye on your dreams.” ...

Roadrunners on 'Cloud 9' after Commandant's Challenge Win

Cadet Squadron 32’s “Roadrunners” beat-out the competition to win the annual Commandant’s Challenge this month ...

Dedication Ceremony

A plaque commemorating the contribution of Academy grads who flew the F-4 Phantom was added to the Southeast Asia Memorial Pavilion ...

Academy unveils 19th superintendent's portrait

Retired Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson '81 was the 19th superintendent and the first female to hold the position ...

USAFA commandant seeks graduate feedback, questions

In an effort to stay connected to the graduate community, USAFA Commandant of Cadets ...

Academy earns top college rankings

The Air Force Academy received several top college rankings from the U.S. News & World Report ...

Bent Wing Ben

The Class of '59's deputy commandant, retired Brig. Gen. Benjamin B. Cassiday, recently passed away ...

State of the Air Force

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson '82 delivers the State of the Air Force 2017 ...

Military awards presented a century later

Nick Lacey ’64 and his brother realized a years-long dream ...

Parent, chapter leaders gather at USAFA

The Chapter President’s Conference and Parents’ Club Presidents’ Conference were held jointly at Doolittle Hall ...

Parent groups reach out to cadets from Hurricane-struck Gulf Coast

When Hurricane Harvey struck Texas, the North Texas Parent Club “got mobilized” and organized a dinner for cadets from the Gulf Coast ...

Video: America's Got Talent

In The Stairwell, the Air Force Academy's a cappella group, has advanced to the semi-finals of America's Got Talent! Watch their most recent performance ...

A Time to Heal

‘The Vietnam War’ documentary by Ken Burns recounts a difficult chapter in U.S. history ...

’08 grad receives Jabara Award

Capt. Brian Guyette '08 has been selected to receive the Col. James Jabara Award for Airmanship acknowledging graduates’ superior performance with aircraft ...

New superintendent discusses vision for Academy

The top officer at the Air Force Academy shared his goals and priorities with staff and faculty ...

Air Force Academy graduate saves life of man at Michigan beach

Zach Provchy '15 saw trouble and sprang into action, relying on skills that he learned in water survival classes at the Academy ...

USAFA gains its newest superintendent

Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson '81 relinquished command of USAFA to Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria '85 ...

Leaving school on course for success

Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson '81 uses flight terms to describe her four years in command ...

Academy superintendent takes ‘final flight’

It's tradition in Air Force pilot circles for commanders to take a celebratory final flight ...

USAFA Superintendent hosts BOV

The school's advances concerning issues of character, discipline and modernization, have made it a mainstay on the nation's "best colleges" lists ...

Design sprint encourages education, empowerment

The future of cyber lies in the hands of young people ...

Basic cadets get ready for 'gut check' in Jacks Valley

Dust flew in Jacks Valley when hundreds of basic cadets marched to the training area ...

2004 Grad Makes 2018 Thunderbirds List

A 2004 Air Force Academy graduate has been selected to join the Thunderbirds next year ...

We're on the same team

Commandant encourages grads to help strengthen the Academy ...

USAFA Cadets Train for Future at 386 AEW

As part of the Air Force Academy's Operation Air Force program ...

"In the Stairwell" performs on America's got Talent

Air Force Academy singing group moves on to next round of 'America's Got Talent' ...

Taking Command

10th Air Base Wing welcomes newest leader...

Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria will return to lead school

A fighter pilot who graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1985 will return to lead the school.

Return to the wild blue wonder

USAFA Class of 1959 grad joins Thunderbirds for a thrilling flight ...

SecAF Sworn In

Dr. Heather Wilson '82 is the first Air Force Academy graduate to ever serve as Secretary of the Air Force.....

28th commandant assumes command

Brig. Gen. Goodwin ’93 joins USAFA team just in time for 2017 graduation ...

Trump presents CINC Trophy to USAFA

The Air Force football team received the Commander in Chief's Trophy from President Trump ...

Senate Confirms Wilson as Air Force Secretary

Dr. Heather Wilson '82 is the first Air Force Academy graduate to ever serve as Secretary of the Air Force.....

Tuskegee Airmen honored at USAFA

Cadets and visitors paid tribute to the memory of the Tuskegee Airmen during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tuskegee Airmen statue in the Honor Court ...

Intramurals help lay the groundwork for successful Air Force careers

Air Force Athletics celebrated a successful year of intramural sports with its annual Intramural Squadron Champions Luncheon....

Cadets Build Homes During Spring Break

Scores of cadets are building and repairing homes today across the U.S....

State of USAFA

Superintendent provides an overview of the current state of USAFA ...

Academy celebrates Founders Day

Four Academy alumni were presented with the 2016 Distinguished Graduate Award ...

Distinguished Graduate Honorees Announced

The United States Air Force Academy and the Association of Graduates are proud to announce...

Bomber pilot picked for USAFA commandant of cadets

Col. Kristin Goodwin graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1993 ...

Control tower dedicated

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii remembered U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Gordon A. Blake '59...

Grad picked to be Air Force secretary

President Trump intends to nominate Heather Wilson '82 to be the next Air Force secretary.

NCLS keynote speaker: 'Good leaders save lives'

From his wheelchair on the Arnold Hall stage, Retired Army Col. Greg Gadson said he's grateful to be alive.

Academy hosts NCLS: 9/11 pilot among featured speakers

The Air Force Academy hosts the National Character and Leadership Symposium Feb. 23-24.

Double Funeral for Father and Son

Cadet Timothy Barber and his father Greg shared an infectious smile, buoyant optimism, dedication to service and love of flight. Eulogists at the Thursday Air Force Academy funeral for the father and son say their similarities made the double blow of their deaths in a Dec. 31, 2016, plane crash in McKinney, Texas even harder to take.