Aug. 25, 2009 CDC remembers Donna Head A permanent memorial to the passion, dedication and commitment of former Child Development Director Donna Head was unveiled July 17 at the center. In her honor, the facility is now the Donna Head Child Development Center. Mrs. Head died in December 2007 after being struck by a vehicle on Academy
Aug. 25, 2009 Men's gymnastics adds 7 newcomers to roster Air Force men's gymnastics coach Kip Simons announced the addition of seven newcomers to the program from the upcoming 2010 season. The newest group of Falcons, who have been at the Academy for the past month participating in Basic Cadet Training, will begin classes next week. "These seven young men
Aug. 25, 2009 New men's soccer assistant coach named Matthew Okoh has been hired as an assistant coach for the Air Force men's soccer program, according to head coach Doug Hill. Okoh, who has five years of collegiate head coaching experience, joins the Falcon coaching staff after serving as player/coach for the German club team SV-DJK Taufkirchen
Aug. 25, 2009 Intramural softball plaoffs tear up the turf The first pitch of the intramural softball playoffs was thrown here July 27. Evening action consisted of three games. The fourth game between 10th Security Forces Squadron and Retirees was canceled due to lightning and rain. The fifth-seeded DRU/MSS defeated the fourth seeded 10 CES 26-13 in the
Aug. 25, 2009 Air Force football practice to start Aug. 3 The Air Force football team opens 2009 fall practices Aug. 3 at 8:40 a.m. at the practice fields located behind the Cadet Field House. The Falcons will not host a media day this season, but Air Force players and coaches are available each day after practice until school starts Aug. 6. Once school
Aug. 25, 2009 Dust settles at Jacks Valley; cadets to face academia storm The Class of 2013 has returned to the Cadet Area after demonstrating a "consistently high level of motivation and energy," that, according to the Basic Cadet Training commander. "(The Class of) 2013 did an excellent job throughout the challenges of Jacks Valley," said Lt. Col. Ted Detweiler. "The
Aug. 25, 2009 Faculty ranked 4th nationwide in professor availability The Air Force Academy's professors are among the most accessible in the nation, according to The Best 371 Colleges text, released this week by Princeton Review. Faculty availability is an expectation at a military service academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy ranks fourth in the nation in
Aug. 22, 2009 Kids' Day 2009 About 1,000 people, young and old, trekked to Falcon Stadium Aug. 22 to watch an Air Force football scrimmage. Afterward, fans had a chance to meet with players and coaches.View the Kids' Day 2009 slideshow.
Aug. 21, 2009 TriCare Prime beneficiaries may now visit urgent care while traveling TriCare Prime beneficiaries are now authorized a single visit to an urgent care clinic without prior approval from their primary care managers when traveling outside the local area.The local area is defined as a 100-mile radius of the 10th Medical Group.The beneficiary must ensure the clinic accepts
Aug. 21, 2009 Class of '65 president wins 2009 Distinguished Service Award The U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 1965 president has been selected as the winner of the Academy's 2009 Distinguished Service Award, making him the first Academy graduate to receive the award.The award recognizes A. Bart Holaday's outstanding service and unfailing support to the Academy.Academy