U.S. Air Force Academy News

Sept. 28, 2021
‘Mental health is ‘health’ says SECDEF: AF Academy tackles suicide prevention

September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, an opportunity for the Air Force Academy community to continue working to decrease the negative stigma often associated with mental health.
Sept. 24, 2021
IFC, security experts highlight cybersecurity during online panel

Senior cyber experts gave their take on the importance of cyber operations during an online forum sponsored by the Institute for Future Conflict at the Air Force Academy, Sept. 23.
Sept. 24, 2021
Connect IT, protect IT: Own your cyber security role

Join the Air Force Academy in spreading cyber security awareness and encourage everyone to own their role in protecting internet-connected devices.
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.