U.S. Air Force Academy News

March 24, 2015
National Science Foundation ranks Academy No. 1 in undergraduate research program, expenditures

The Air Force Academy was named the number one funded undergraduate-only research program of U.S. colleges and universities, according to a recent survey by the National Science Foundation.This is the eighth consecutive year the foundation has recognized the Academy.The Academy moved up in the
March 23, 2015
Law dept. to get new permanent professor

A Class of '96 Air Force Academy graduate was confirmed by the Senate to become the law department's next permanent professor.Lt. Col. Linell Letendre is scheduled to arrive here in July to lead the Academy's Law Department and teach law for commanders, a senior-level course that prepares cadets to
March 23, 2015
Steppin’ up: Freshmen get ‘Recognized’

Fourth class cadets pushed through strenuous exercises March 12-14 to prove they've got what it takes to be leaders here during this year's Recognition training.The Class of 2018 trained for two and a half days at the gym, practice fields, tennis courts and dormitories to challenge their knowledge,
March 20, 2015
New desktop icon to provide easy access to helping agencies

A new desktop icon installed on desktop computers here March 13 provides easy access to helping agencies such as the Airman and Family Readiness Center, mental health and Military One Source.The desktop icon links to a website that lists what helping agencies are available for cadets, cadet
March 20, 2015
Safety office to hold motorcycle briefing March 23

The Air Force Academy Safety Office will hold a motorcycle safety event at the Community Center March 23 starting at 9:30 a.m.The event is mandatory for all military personnel who own or operate a motorcycle and highly encouraged for civilians who wish to ride, said Col. Kenneth Lamberth, the
March 17, 2015
Steppin’ up: Freshmen get ‘Recognized’

Fourth class cadets pushed through strenuous exercises March 12-14 to prove they've got what it takes to be leaders here during this year's Recognition training.The Class of 2018 trained for two and a half days at the gym, practice fields, tennis courts and dormitories to challenge their knowledge,
March 16, 2015
Commander's Call: Leadership, communication critical to infusing inspection culture into 10th ABW, says Col. Hawkins

Aligning the 10 ABW with the Superintendent's goals and priorities was the focus of the commander's call hosted by Col. Stacey Hawkins, the 10th Air Base Wing commander, at the Falcon Club March 13.Hawkins told the crowd of total force Airmen that this April's Unit Effectiveness Inspection capstone
March 16, 2015
Attorneys expand on witness' role in 2012 court-martial

Attorneys representing the government and former cadet Stephan Claxton met here March 12-13 for an evidentiary hearing to more thoroughly establish the trial of record in the case of United States v. Stephan Claxton and the role of former cadet Eric Thomas, one of 12 witnesses who testified at
March 11, 2015
Former CSAF speaks to first year cadets

Retired Gen. Norton Schwartz, former chief of staff of the Air Force, and his wife, Susie, came to the Academy March 9-12 as participants in the Distinguished Professional-in-Residence program sponsored by the history department here.Maj. Michael Kennedy, a history instructor here, said the program
March 11, 2015
Finding mentorship: An Academy Reservist speaks out

Editor's note: Dr. Ruth Ann German is a flight surgeon as both a civilian and a Reservist at the Cadet Medical Clinic here. As a Reserve lieutenant colonel, she's served in the Air Force for 10 years on active duty service and seven years in the Reserve after graduating from the Academy in 1995.