U.S. Air Force Academy News

Sept. 23, 2021
Myths and facts about the 'vax': Debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 21, 2021
Security pros highlight challenges, opportunities of conflict in modern IT battlefield

Technology is a boon for U.S. defense but its exploitation by adversaries’ fans discontent, misinformation and security challenges, three national security experts told Air Force Academy cadets, Sept. 17.
Sept. 20, 2021
Academy expands capabilities, capacity with multi-domain lab

The Air Force Academy’s top military and strategic studies expert said the school’s new multi-domain laboratory would give cadets a clear and accurate view of battle operations, Sept. 17. Housed in Fairchild Hall, the $9.5 million lab opened for business to cadets and faculty with a ribbon-cutting
Sept. 17, 2021
Academy names learning center after ’64 grad, astronaut

A research hub for Air Force Academy cadets was named after Air Force pilot and astronaut Frederick Gregory, Sept. 16. Formerly the consolidated education and training facility, the Class of 1964 namesake houses the school’s astronautical, biology, chemistry and civil engineering departments.
Sept. 16, 2021
Eye care for 10th Medical Group patients expands with a ‘smile’

Service members and cadets at the Air Force Academy may be eligible to receive a new eye procedure designed to improve their sight.The small incisional lenticular extraction, or SMILE, procedure is less invasive than LASIK, a common laser eye surgery, according to Lt. Col. Marcus Neuffer, the
Sept. 15, 2021
Top authors promote creative thinking at Academy, Homeland Defense Institute symposium

Two New York Time’s best-selling authors shared their creative view on solving problems with Academy cadets and staff during the Breaking America symposium. The Homeland Defense Institute, created by the Academy and North American Aerospace Defense Command-Northern Command to study potential future
Sept. 8, 2021
Academy co-hosts discussion to combat sex assault, harassment

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent, co-hosted a National Discussion on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment at America’s Colleges, Universities and Service Academies, virtually, Sept. 7 and 8.
Aug. 31, 2021
ROKAF Air Chief gains insight into the Academy’s mission

Republic of Korea Air Force Gen. Inho Park, ROKAF Chief of Staff, visited the Academy and Korean cadets here, Aug. 27.Park toured the Multi-Domain Laboratory, which will serve as an avenue to bolster cadets’ combat education and problem solving abilities.Later, he toured the astronautics and
Aug. 12, 2021
Academy celebrates Acceptance Day, convocation for class of ‘25

Scores of freshmen cadets were welcomed into the class of ’25 during the school’s annual Acceptance Day event, August 6.Brigadier Gen. Linell Letendre, the Academy’s dean, hosted a convocation after the Acceptance Day Parade to welcome the class of ’25 to their first academic semester at the
Aug. 9, 2021
Academy preps for construction of state-of-art Madera Cyber Center

A multimillion-dollar construction project to build a cyber center at the Air Force Academy begins later this summer and will last through 2023.