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  • Air Force flies high, beats Army

    A risky play-action pass on fourth-and-goal sealed a 23-6 Air Force victory over Army at the U.S. Military Academy Nov.1., securing the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy and a possible bowl bid.Air Force's game-winning drive started early in the fourth quarter, with Falcons ahead 16-6. The Falcon defense

  • USAFA statement regarding AD hiring process

    The Colorado Springs Gazette today filed a story with a list of names that "a source" claims is the final candidate list for the Academy's open Athletic Director position.  Here is our statement to address that report and allegation:"In reference to conjecture that there is a final candidate list

  • Cyber security: Always a 'topic of concern'

    National Cyber Security Awareness Month will end Oct. 31, but one Academy official said she hopes Airmen here continue to treat computer security with the year-round attention she said it deserves. The Defense Department initiative is designed to educate Airmen, DOD civilians and others through

  • Academy is among America's 'smartest public colleges'

    The Academy really does attract America's best and brightest.According to Business Insider's recent list of the smartest colleges in America released Oct. 28, the Academy ranked fourth, topping 96 other public schools across the nation.The list features 104 colleges, with Georgia Institute of

  • Turn back the clock by 2 a.m., Nov. 2, check fire, carbon monoxide alarms

    Academy Airmen get the chance to catch up on their sleep this weekend when they set their clocks back an hour by 2 a.m. Nov. 2 and gain an hour of Standard Time.Every fall, Colorado residents welcome Standard Time when they, and citizens of most every other state, gladly crank their clocks back an

  • Academy educator selected to become permanent professor

    Pending Congressional confirmation later this year, the Dean of Faculty's director of staff is slated become a permanent professor.Gen. Andrew Armacost, Dean of the Faculty, announced the secretary of defense approved Col. Jennifer Alexander's nomination for permanent professor earlier this

  • CFC is in full swing

    Personnel across the Academy have been contributing to charities of their choice in support of the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign since Oct. 1.CFC keyworkers from various units here have been tracking Academy contributions, with a current total of $299,000 and 587 pledges, since Oct. 27.Last year,

  • Academy supt. inducted into Colo. Sports Hall of Fame

    Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson, Academy Superintendent, was inducted into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2014 Oct. 28 at the Broadmoor World Arena, Colorado Springs.Among her athletic accomplishments, she's the second all-time leading scorer in women's basketball here.Averaging 17.6

  • Cadets help with STEM questions on Homework Hotline

    Two Academy cadets headed to Pueblo Oct. 24 to help youngsters with their homework and answer questions about applying to the Air Force's Academy.Cadets 3rd Class Warren Metcalf and Casey Evans appeared on "Homework Hotline" on KTSC, Colorado State University-Pueblo's Public Broadcasting Service

  • Get rid of 'energy gremlins': Academy closes out Energy Action Month

    The idea of Energy Action Month evokes many thoughts and visions. From compact fluorescent light bulbs, solar panels and electric vehicles, we're surrounded by energy images and messages. At times, we heed these messages by making changes at home to conserve energy and reduce utility costs. It