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  • Future missileers get immersion experience at F.E. Warren

    A group of about 20 cadets slated to enter the missile operations career field upon graduation this summer, visited F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo.,Jan. 15-17 to learn about the mission and see it firsthand.The immersion trip was organized to introduce and welcome future missileers to the team and

  • Cadets remember fallen classmate

    Academy cadets and their commandant, Brig. Gen. Stephen Williams, paid tribute to a classmate who died in a skiing accident at Keystone Resort, Colo., with a special "Taps" ceremony on the terrazzo here Jan. 27.Cadet 4th Class John "Jack" Lindsey was pronounced dead at the scene of the Jan. 24

  • Academy enacts safety policy on hiking trails

    Based on recent events and a review of current installation policies, Academy leadership enacted a temporary policy change concerning use of the Academy's unimproved areas and trails by directing a "buddy system" when running, walking, hiking or biking on trails and unimproved areas here, with the

  • 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