Preserving the heritage
of the Long Blue Line
The Association & Foundation honors and preserves the heritage of the U.S. Air Force Academy and its graduates through experiences, programs, communications and more.
The Association & Foundation celebrates and preserves the heritage of the Air Force Academy in several ways.
- Checkpoints magazine is the Association & Foundation’s flagship publication. It provides a vibrant look at Academy life and the journeys of our graduates, sharing their triumphs, contributions and transformative experiences.
The Heritage Trail at the Doolittle Campus pays tribute to the lives and accomplishments of the Academy's Long Blue Line and includes:
- USAFA War Memorial
- Challenge Bridge
- Southeast Asia Pavilion
- Plaza of Heroes
- Distinguished Graduate memorials
Other donor-funded heritage projects across the U.S. Air Force Academy include:
- Harmon Memorial
- Mall of Heroes
- 9/11 Memorial
- Air Warrior Combat Memorial
- HH-3E Jolly Green Giant static display
- Kucera Legacy Center (Legacy Walk coming soon)
- Memorial Pavilion
- Spirit 03 Memorial
The Association & Foundation also helps organize and facilitate important heritage events.
USAFA Histories & Legacy
