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  • The 5 Ws of cyber security

    The Academy is actively engaged in National Cyber Security Awareness Month, a federal event to raise cyber security awareness, but Academy Airmen can benefit by making it a year-round issue, said an Academy official.Angela Thorpe, the Academy's Information System Security manager, said Academy all

  • AETC civic leaders visit Academy

    The Air Force's Academy played host to 18 Air Education and Training Command civic leaders, giving the group a close-up look at how the Academy develops leaders, Oct. 15-16.Gen. Robin Rand, AETC commander and Class of '79 Academy grad, led the visit, which included a meeting with Academy leaders and

  • OSHA announces Top 10 most-cited violations for FY 2014

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently published a list of the top-10 safety violations for the last fiscal year.From one to 10, those violations are: fall protection in construction, hazard communication, construction scaffolding, respiratory protection, lockout and tag-out

  • Falcons take down New Mexico Lobos 35-31

    A fumble recovery by Falcon cornerback Gavin McHenry during a final play free-for-all sealed a 35-31 win over the New Mexico Lobos here Oct. 18.Four quarters of action between Air Force and New Mexico was a ground war featuring option versus option rushing attacks, with only an occasional pass to

  • Academy fliers mop up annual competition

    The Academy Flying Team won a top-level national flying competition for the 28th year in a row, scoring first in overall school rankings, school flight events and school ground events.Once the dust settled on the flightline here, the Academy took home 870 points at the National Intercollegiate

  • Treats without tricks: Halloween safety tips

    With Halloween just around the corner, many parents at the U.S. Air Force Academy are preparing to take their children trick-or-treating. While the Academy strives to provide a safe environment for families, officials released a list of tips to keep children and adults, safe.Clifford Tebbe, deputy

  • Demo exposes cadets to CSAR mission

    Helicopters, transport and fighter aircraft soared above the terrazzo here Oct. 17 during a combat search and rescue airpower demonstration to expose and motivate cadets to apply for rated career fields upon commissioning in the Air Force.Combat rescue officers and a pararescueman from multiple

  • 'Tis the season for a flu vaccination

    The 10th Medical Group offers flu vaccination for those two and older on a walk-in basis in the Allergy and Immunizations lobby, starting Oct. 27. Medical officials here recommend everyone receive a vaccination, especially senior citizens, those with chronic medical conditions and high-risk

  • Prep School cadet candidates honored for achievement

    Dozens of cadet candidates at the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School were recognized for their achievements in a rope ceremony at the Academy Community Center Theater Oct. 15.Selected cadet candidates were given ropes symbolizing excellence in military training, athleticism, academics, or a