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  • NCLS 2015: AFGSC commander encourages cadets to be bold officers

    The commander of Air Force Global Strike Command shared stories about Airmen and public leaders to inspire cadets to be innovative Feb. 26 during the 22nd annual National Character and Leadership Symposium.Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson spoke to cadets in Arnold Hall on the achievements of basketball star

  • Original USAFA design team-member stages visit

    One of the Air Force Academy's original architects stopped here Feb. 26 to see the Cadet Chapel and meet the Academy Superintendent.Ralph Youngren, 90, said visiting the Cadet Chapel again was something he had to check off his "bucket list.""I love visiting the Academy because the buildings are

  • Assistant professor to receive leadership award

    An associate professor who teaches Portuguese and Spanish for the Foreign Languages Department here is scheduled to receive the Lynn Sandstedt Program Leadership Award from the Colorado Congress of Foreign Language Teachers this evening in Denver.Dr. Ismenia Sales de Souza found out from Lt. Col.

  • CMSAF Cody kicks off NCLS

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody kicked off the Air Force Academy's 2015 National Character and Leadership Symposium by showcasing the enlisted Airmen cadets will lead as officers once they graduate, and reminding them of the importance of leadership in the profession of arms.Cody, the

  • NCLS will proceed as scheduled

    The National Character and Leadership Symposium will proceed as scheduled for Feb. 26. There are no delays this morning. Please exercise caution while driving on the installation.

  • Spring comes early for Falcon Football

    Spring football is underway at the U.S. Air Force Academy, with new names on the coaching roster and a team hungry to repeat its 2014 success.Graduation opens up several starting positions including quarterback, three offensive line positions, two defensive line slots, two linebackers, two defensive

  • Scouts 'plug in' to learning at CS 17 event

    Cadets in Cadet Squadron 17 held a workshop Feb. 7 to help about three dozen Boy Scouts earn merit badges for electricity.Cadet 3rd Class Christopher Beck coordinated the event, with help from other cadets within the squadron and faculty members from the Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • Inclement weather advisory, Feb. 23

    The Air Force Academy is on an Inclement Weather Schedule of Calls for Monday Feb. 23, with classes beginning at 9 am.The Visitor Cordon will open at 10 am.There is a 2-hour delay for all non-mission-essential personnel. USAFA/DF, USAFA/CW, USAFA/AD, Cadet Clinic Staff, and Mitchell Hall Dining

  • Cadets give Prep School students an honor lesson

    Cadets gave U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School students their two cents on character, integrity and Academy life, at an open forum Feb. 18 at the Community Center Theatre.Seven former preppies, now cadets, spoke to over 200 cadet candidates, answering their questions and emphasizing how

  • STEM Club to receive community service award

    The U.S. Air Force Academy's largest, most active volunteer cadet club will receive national recognition March 28 for educating and inspiring regional students to consider scientific or technical careers.The Cadet STEM Club will receive the National Society of Black Engineer's Golden Torch Award for