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  • 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

  • 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

  • Annual half-marathon, 10k events draw 200 competitors

    The Fitness Center hosted its third-annual half-marathon and 10k run Aug. 15 with 221 participants running the Santa Fe Trail. Participants started their trek near the Academy Health and Wellness Center. Those running the 13.1 mile half-marathon had their turnaround just beyond the north gate. The

  • Astronautics professor nominated for Flemming Award

    Academy graduate and Assistant Professor of Astronautics Capt. Luke Sauter has been selected as the Air Force nominee for the 60th annual Arthur S. Flemming Award for Applied Science, Engineering and Mathematics. The prestigious award is sponsored by the George Washington University School of Public

  • Academy congratulates newest staff sgt. selects

    The Academy has 35 new staff sergeant selects after the promotion results went public Aug. 20. Air Force officials selected 15,223 of 30,574 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant for a selection rate of 49.79 percent. The average score for those selected was 275.81, with an average

  • Academy rated best in west by U.S. News

    The U.S. Air Force Academy was named the best baccalaureate college in the west for the third year in a row and received high rankings in engineering in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" 2010 rankings. U.S. News evaluated universities which offer only undergraduate degrees, and

  • Opportunities grow with academic year in full swing

    With summer vacation a fading memory, it's time once again to hit the books. The school bell rang for the fall semester Aug. 6 as the Academy continues to prepare future graduates to take their places as Air Force leaders. Some things are growing, some have been added, and some are changing.

  • Colo. Avalanche coming back to Academy

    The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced Aug. 14 that the team will hold its annual Burgundy/White Game at the Cadet Ice Arena on the grounds of the Air Force Academy Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. This marks the third straight year that the Academy has hosted the event. The Burgundy/White Game features

  • Cadet earns collegiate shooting championship

    There's at least one Academy cadet who could be nicknamed "Deadeye."Cadet 3rd Class Michael Seery from Cadet Squadron 22 became Prone Collegiate Champion at the National Rifle Championships at Camp Perry, Ohio, recently, according to Army Lt. Col Douglas Clark, captain of the U.S. Air Force

  • Historical exhibit showcases 'Father of the Air Force'

    When visitors and Academy members alike enter Arnold Hall they now get a closer look at the Father of the United States Air Force. An exhibit honoring Gen. Henry "Hap" Arnold has been in the works for three years and has come to fruition. According to Museum Specialist, Paul Martin who serves as