U.S. Air Force Academy News

Nov. 17, 2014
SECAF presents first Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medals, Academy grad among recipients

BOSSIER CITY, La. (AFNS) - Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal for the first time to 25 Airmen during Air Force Global Strike Command's 2014 Global Strike Challenge, Nov. 5.James approved the award earlier this year to recognize
Nov. 17, 2014
Frozen Falcons slip past Wolf Pack in OT, 45-38

A tipped pass and a missed pass gave the Air Force Falcons a 45-38 overtime win against the University of Nevada Wolf Pack here Nov. 15.The teams battled frigid field conditions and light snow to a 38-38 tie at the end of regulation. College overtime rules gave both teams one possession at their
Nov. 12, 2014
TSA speeds up screening process for cadets

The Defense Department teamed with the Transportation Security Administration and 11 major airlines to speed up the screening process for cadets from all U.S. service academies. Cadets can leave on their shoes, light outerwear and belt and keep laptops and size-compliant liquids or gels in a bag, at
Nov. 10, 2014
Falcons defeat Running Rebels, 48-21; Defense limits UNLV to 33 yards rushing

Air Force rolled to its seventh win of the season over the UNLV Running Rebels 48-21 Saturday at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.The Rebels gave the Falcons an early scare by taking the game's first possession 75 yards to pay dirt, putting Air Force down 7-0, but it was all Air Force for the rest of
Nov. 10, 2014
Academy preps for cold, snow

The Academy is gearing up today for expected snowfall, icy roads, slippery sidewalks and other winter hazards.According to the National Weather Service Organization, there is a 30 percent chance of snow on in the afternoon hours of Nov. 10 due to an approaching cold front.The weather service calls
Nov. 7, 2014
Be S.A.F.E.: Academy preps for safety driving forum

There will be two Stay Alive Forum Education presentations Nov. 20 at the Community Center Theater to inform Academy Airmen on the dangers of driving under the influence and not wearing a seatbelt.The "Street Smart" program presentation, scheduled at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., will feature first responders
Nov. 7, 2014
Airmen, Soldiers compete for German military decoration

More than 100 Airmen and soldiers assigned to local military installations competed for the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency Oct. 21-23 at Joint Task Force Fort Carson.Twenty-five of the 109 service members earned the badge, an armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany
Nov. 6, 2014
New lieutenants give back to Academy Prep School

Every year, the U.S. Air Force Academy adds to the ever-growing Long Blue Line of graduates. The new second lieutenants, after having spent the last four years together, scatter across the world. Few will return to the Academy in a professional context.But for six selected lieutenants, the curtain
Nov. 6, 2014
Academy civilian saves Air Force $33,000 through Airmen Powered by Innovation program

The purpose of the Airmen Powered by Innovation program, launched in April, is to make every dollar count and allow Airmen to share innovative ideas to improve the Air Force. One human resources assistant here did just that, saving the Academy time and $33,000 annually.In May, Luana Kennedy, who
Nov. 3, 2014
Academy prepares for Ebola response exercise

Airmen with the 10th Medical Group are practicing how they would respond to a patient with a possible case of Ebola hemorrhagic fever this week in advance of a multi-agency exercise scheduled for Nov. 5.The practice will involve how to don and doff personal protective equipment, how to recognize