28 Sep 2012

Academy cadet dies

An Air Force Academy cadet died here Sept. 28, officials announced.The cadet, whose identity is being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification, was found unconscious the morning of Sept. 28 and transported to Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, where the cadet was pronounced dead.Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Greg Lengyel informed

6 Sep 2012

Commandant, command chief ask enlisted Airmen to act as role models

The Academy's commandant of cadets, command chief master sergeant and two junior enlisted airmen spoke to enlisted airmen on wingman ship, communication and how to be a role model here Sept. 4 during an enlisted call in Arnold Hall Theater.Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Gregory Lengyel opened the presentation and told Airmen they should act as

23 May 2012

Obama to Class of 2012: Your spirit is essence of America

President Barack Obama called the Air Force Academy's Class of 2012 exceptional during his commencement address in Falcon Stadium May 23 for the spirit embodied in their class motto: "Numquam Hesitabimus, Numquam Deficiemus" -- "Never Falter, Never Fail."The Class of 2012, the Academy's 54th graduating class, set records for the largest number of

22 May 2012

Hayhurst selected as top Class of 2012 grad

A native of Freeport, Fla., assigned to Cadet Squadron 06 was named by the Air Force Academy Board May 18 as the Academy's top graduate.Cadet 1st Class Dustin Hayhurst was also named the Air Force's top cadet in a ceremony at the Pentagon May 10."You are at the top of the heap, and that is a very, very prestigious place to be," said Academy

11 May 2012

2012 Jabara award winner named

An A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot and 2002 Air Force Academy graduate received the 2012 Jabara Award during a ceremony at the Academy May 3.Maj. Joseph Hext received the award for heroism during a sortie supporting U.S. and Afghan forces in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan, as part of Operation Enduring Freedom Aug. 21, 2010."This year's competition was

27 Apr 2012

Ambassadors, leaders: 11 cadets chosen for new diversity initiative

Academy cadets will experience national and organizational diversity in an authentic way this summer.Eleven cadets will travel to six different countries with the new Ambassadors of Inclusion program and work for top organizations, to learn cultural adaptation, self-awareness and fundamental competencies to prepare them for their careers in the Air

22 Mar 2012

306th FTG unveils new sailplane landing area

Officials with the 306th Flying Training Group here unveiled a vast sailplane landing area made from artificial turf in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday.High winds cut the outdoor portion of the ceremony short but did not dampen officials' enthusiasm as they applauded the completion of the 1.35-million-square-foot landing area, which is one of the

22 Mar 2012

Enlisted bestow highest honor on Academy superintendent

The Academy's enlisted corps inducted Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould into the Order of the Sword during an emotional ceremony at the Arnold Hall Ballroom March 19.The award, established by Military Airlift Command's enlisted corps in 1967, is presented to individuals whom the NCO corps wishes to honor. According to the Order

12 Mar 2012

Fallen pilot 'has come home'

The pilot of a U-28A aircraft that crashed near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on Feb. 18 was laid to rest at the Air Force Academy Cemetery March 12.Capt. Ryan Hall, 30, was a native of Colorado Springs and the son of 1970 Academy Graduate Dennis Hall."By the size of the turnout, you can see Ryan touched the lives of everyone he met," the elder Hall

2 Mar 2012

Academy honors local stars at awards banquet

The Air Force Academy recognized 12 superstars at the fourth-annual Academy Awards Banquet Feb. 25.Forty-four nominees from across Academy mission elements competed in 12 individual categories to earn the right to be named the Academy's best.Eighteen enlisted nominees were selected from more than 828 enlisted Airmen across the Academy, while 18