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  • An explosive training experience: Fort Carson hosts cadets

    Soldiers from Fort Carson's explosive ordnance disposal company hosted a joint training exercise featuring nine Academy cadets, Nov. 20.Cadets, taking Chemistry 350: Chemistry of Weapons class, trained with Soldiers assigned to the 764th EOD Company."It was a terrific opportunity for the cadets to

  • Commander in Chief's Trophy at the High Country Inn until Dec. 15

    The Commander in Chief's Trophy has a new home for the week - the Academy's High Country Inn, which serves as a dining facility to the Preparatory School and single Airmen living in the dorms.The trophy is making its rounds around the installation, giving everyone a chance to see it.Cadet Candidate

  • On writing: Academy official, grad wins education award

    Mark Twain wrote, "The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug."  Retired Lt. Col. Steven Simon, the U.S. Air Force Academy's graduate and donor liaison, appears to take Twain's adage to heart. Early this month, he

  • Academy Falcons honored by Mountain West Special Teams

    Air Force senior kicker Will Conant was named Mountain West Conference Special Teams Player of the Year, according to an announcement Dec. 2 by the conference office.Conant was also named first-team all-MW place kicker.Joining Conant as a first-team honoree are senior offensive lineman Michael

  • Tool to safeguard PII scheduled for December rollout AF wide

    The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool is scheduled for Air Force-wide integration Dec. 5, providing Microsoft Outlook email users with an interactive, automated virtual assistant to help ensure the security of personally identifiable information."I can't overstate the operational importance of

  • Former U.S. STRATCOM commander speaks to cadets

    Retired Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, a distinguished Class of '76 Academy graduate, spoke to the Class of 2015 on the importance of the profession of arms here Dec. 1.Chilton, a former U.S. Strategic Command commander, said cadets need to take the core value of service before self to heart and seize every

  • Falcons stun No. 21-ranked CSU Rams, 27-24

    A 39-yard field goal by the Falcons' Will Conant delivered a 27-24 Air Force upset in the last second of the game against Colorado State University here Nov. 28.The Rams, ranked No. 21, by both the Associated Press and USA Today, were heavily favored to win after soundly beating Air Force 58-13 last

  • USAFA makes president's honor roll for interfaith service

    This year, the Academy made the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll - the highest federal honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to community service.The Academy is one of 98 higher education institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and