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Dec. 18, 2018
Freshman cadet says challenges led to deeper commitment to Air Force Academy

It takes a lot to get admitted to the Air Force Academy but it took a lot more for Cadet 4th Class Josh Payton of Cadet Squadron 13.
Dec. 17, 2018
Brain surgery to bear hugs: One wounded warrior’s story

Born with a birth defect causing seizures, battling anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, and facing divorce and separation from a child, can be a lot for anyone to handle, but with a community of support things can get better.For retired Air Force Capt. Rob Hufford, no statement
Nov. 20, 2018
Cadet wins 1st place at Fort Collins equestrian show

An Air Force Academy cadet won first place at the Sunrise Farms Equine Show in Fort Collins, Oct. 27, notching her first victory after little more than a year of riding.
Nov. 9, 2018
High altitude responsibilities: Col. Cantwell reports on first 4 months as Academy’s vice superintendent

Col. Houston Cantwell is the vice superintendent of the Air Force Academy. He's a combat pilot, a family man, an athlete, and a senior leader who takes pride in helping develop innovative leaders of character at the Academy.
Oct. 31, 2018
Air Force Academy Prep School's vice commander says cadet candidate experience can lead to success

After 22 years of military service, Lt. Col. Calvin Daniels still prepares his uniform on Friday night for Monday morning. He likes to start the week with his best foot forward.
Oct. 30, 2018
Cadet for a day Ryleigh reports for duty

Ryleigh Messmer is a curious, rambunctious eight-year-old living with cystic fibrosis. The Air Force Academy, through a partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, hosted her and her family for a day of fun and learning Oct. 26.
Oct. 26, 2018
Boxing lessons for the cyber realm

When Col. Jaak Tarien graduated from the U.S. States Air Force Academy as a member of the Class of 1998, he never envisioned becoming a world-renowned expert on cyber security.
Oct. 26, 2018
Air Force Academy cadets score high at debate competitions

Cadets in the Air Force Academy’s Forensics Club earned top slots and second place at separate two debate competition, Oct. 19-21 in Colorado Springs and Denver.
Oct. 15, 2018
Air Force Academy cadet says summer research project is ‘dream come true’

Cadet 1st Class Nicholas Juhasz knew from a young age two things: he wanted to be an engineer, and he was fascinated by missiles and rockets.
Aug. 20, 2018
The 'Other Side of Fear'

Staff Sgt. Charles Carter had to be the first passenger to jump out of that plane.“I knew I couldn’t be a leader if I wasn’t the first to jump so I jumped,” he said.