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Superintendent shares USAFA vision
Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson, the Academy’s Superintendent, recently held an “All-Call” to update permanent party members on modernization efforts and upcoming changes at the Academy. The superintendent said the Air Force strategic master plan states the Air Force wants innovative, agile Airmen for the future and the Academy is focusing on preparing
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8/16
2016
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Team effort helps alleviate joint pain, earns Army Medicine Award
For more than 74 years the Army and Air Force have called Colorado Springs home. Through the years the two services have partnered together on many projects.Last year medical staff from Fort Carson and the U. S. Air Force Academy began a joint effort to help patients alleviate their joint pain. “We started the Total Joint Replacement Program last
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8/15
2016
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Some IDs may be invalid starting Aug. 15
Individuals will no longer be able to access Air Force installations, including the Air Force Academy, with a state-issued identification card or driver’s license from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or American Samoa beginning Aug. 15. This new change aligns the Air Force’s installation access policy with requirements of the Real ID Act, passed by
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8/12
2016
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LEAD program develops diverse perspective in officer corps
A number of the Cadet Wing leaders traded in their enlisted careers for cadet life to become Air Force officers, and have used their prior military experience to help them succeed at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Cadets 1st Class Leah Young, the Cadet Wing public affairs officer and summer Cadet Wing vice commander, and Tierra Franklin, the summer
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8/12
2016
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Commercial wireless network available to cadets
An optional fee-for-service commercial wireless network provider launched Aug. 11 and is now available in all cadet facilities and the Air Force Academy Preparatory School. Cadets who choose to use this service will be able to connect and install external hardware, equipment and programs, and access a variety of online media. The change will
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8/11
2016
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South Gate Blvd bridge construction starts Aug. 8
The northbound lanes of the Tri-intersection Bridge on South Gate Blvd. will be closed from Aug. 8 to Oct. 31 to repair the damaged bridge deck. The southbound bridge will accommodate two-way traffic during construction. Northbound traffic will be detoured to Community Center Dr for access to Pine Drive, Pine Valley and Air Academy High School.
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8/05
2016
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Do the right thing this election season
This is an election year, and military and federal civilians are allowed to participate in the political process. However, there are guidelines as far as how to participate on and off duty. Below are some rules to follow to ensure you stay within applicable guidance. Rules for civiliansFederal employees are governed by the Hatch Act, which
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8/05
2016
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2013 grad aims for the sky on his way to the 2016 Summer Olympics
Months of training at the Air Force Academy have an Air Force contracting officer aiming for the sky and the gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.First Lt. Cale Simmons, a 2013 Air Force Academy graduate, earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team for pole vaulting July 4 at the Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. At the event, he cleared
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8/04
2016
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Happy birthday USCG
Today, the Coast Guard celebrates its 226th birthday.The rich heritage of the Coast Guard began in 1790, and ever since those early beginnings, our Coast Guardsmen have served in every one of our nation’s conflicts. As part of the Department of Homeland Security, these brave maritime guardians oversee our nation’s waterways, coastlines, and
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8/04
2016
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USAFA establishes new directorate
A new directorate opened here Aug. 1. Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson, the Academy superintendent, said the Directorate of Operations and Analysis, or A-3/9, is designed to give headquarters-level oversight for events, operations and assessments. “The directorate provides disciplined and deliberate approval, oversight and tasking authority,” she said.
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8/03
2016
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