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  • Academy introduces new athletic director

    The Academy's new director of athletics was officially announced by Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson here Wednesday at Clune Arena.James Knowlton became the 11th director here during a press conference with Academy personnel, community members and local media, answering questions

  • Academy officials: Think 'safety' when you see snow

    Snow removal crews assigned to the 10th Civil Engineer Squadron here were in full force Jan. 21, removing several inches of snow from Academy roads."The crews are more than aware of the unpredictability of Colorado weather," said John Sutherland, the 10th CES Heavy Equipment Operations

  • 2 faculty members recognized as permanent professors

    Two U.S. Air Force Academy faculty members were officially recognized as permanent professors in a ceremony at Doolittle Hall Jan. 20.Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson and Dean of the Faculty Brig. Gen. Andrew Armacost presided over the 4 p.m. event to acknowledge Colonels Jennifer

  • Academy to recognize newest permanent professors, Jan. 20

    Two U.S. Air Force Academy staff members will be officially recognized as permanent professors in a ceremony at Doolittle Hall Jan 20.Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson and Dean of the Faculty Brig. Gen. Andrew Armacost are scheduled to preside over the 4 p.m. event to acknowledge

  • USAFA hosts athletic director roundtable

    The U.S. Air Force Academy's Director of Manpower and Personnel director conducted a roundtable discussion Jan. 15 revealing details to print journalists on the hiring process and selection of Mr. James Knowlton as the Academy's new athletic director.Academy Director of Manpower and Personnel Laurie

  • Air Force names boat after Academy grad KIA

    SOUTHPORT, N.C. (AFNS) -- (Editor's note: Capt. David Lyon, a logistics officer from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, was killed in Afghanistan, Dec. 27, 2013. Air Force officials honored Lyon by naming the service's newest pre-positioning vessel after him. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee

  • Cadet honored with Spirit of the Springs award

    When Rebecca Esselstein first entered the Air Force Academy, she had no idea in four years' time she would be standing in the staff tower of Mitchell Hall, being honored by the mayor of Colorado Springs for bringing pride to the community.Despite her lack of psychic ability, Cadet 1st Class

  • Commandant of Cadets reveals 2015 vector

    Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Stephen Williams held a Commandant's Call detailing his vector, the yearly statement of subjects he wants cadets to focus on for the next semester going forward, at Arnold Hall Jan. 5.The Commandant's Vector focused on accountability, relevant training, leadership and

  • Hockey: Air Force sweeps Niagara with 4-3 overtime win

    Cole Gunner scored two goals late in the game to lift Air Force to a 4-3 overtime win in an Atlantic Hockey Conference game Saturday at the Academy's Cadet Ice Arena.Gunner tied the game with 3:18 left in the third and netted the game-winner at 2:16 of overtime.Air Force earned its first series