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  • Basic cadets attempt to set world chain push up record

    The Academy's Class of 2018 tried to break the Guinness World Record for the largest chain push-up during Basic Cadet Training field day here July 11.Nine hundred and eighteen basic cadets attempted to break the record, requiring each cadet to rest his or her ankles and calves on the shoulders of

  • Missileer duty offers immediate, long-term dividends

    Missileer duty offers rewards right away that continue to enrich an officer's career even after he or she leaves the career field, according to Academy Class of '86 and '10 graduates.Col. Stella Renner, the Academy's vice commandant for culture and climate and an '86 graduate, said she picked up

  • 22 USAFA Airmen selected for staff sgt. promotion

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) --Twenty-two Academy senior airmen and one Air Education Training Command Airman here been selected for promotion to staff sergeant.The Air Force released the staff sergeant selection list July 10. Of the 36,739 senior airman eligible for promotion to

  • AtHoc to replace Falcon Alert

    AtHoc is scheduled to become the Academy's new notification and warning system, replacing Falcon Alert.All .mil and .edu personnel are automatically registered into AtHoc via their Common Access Card and will need to update their personal information.How to install AtHoc- Right click on the purple

  • Building connections: USAFA Band, Admissions team for outreach

    The U.S. Air Force Academy Band and Admissions staff teamed up for an outreach jaunt through Wyoming and South Dakota to play for the public and educate children on the benefits of Academy and Air Force life."In many communities, there are students who have never interacted with the military or

  • Secretary of Defense Hagel sends Independence Day message

    As we celebrate Independence Day, I want to express my gratitude to the men and women and their families who serve our nation at home and abroad. Thank you for all you do to help keep America safe.When the Declaration of Independence was signed 238 years ago, 56 patriots pledged their lives and

  • New commandant of cadets reports for duty

    A 1989 Air Force Academy graduate and F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with more than 2,800 flying hours assumed command of the Air Force Academy's Cadet Wing July 1.Brig. Gen. Stephen Williams, the Academy's new commandant, said he joined the Air Force to fly, but has stayed because of the Airmen he's

  • USAFA welcomes new Prep School commander

    Col. Gerald P. Szybist was appointed as the 17th Academy Preparatory School commander after a change-of-command ceremony here June 30.Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson passed the Prep School Guidon to Szybist to direct the one-year academic, military, athletic and character

  • Falcon fun: The Academy launches "Paws to Read" summer reading program

    Parents and children enjoyed hot dogs, giveaways and a visit from the Academy's friendly mascot "The Bird" June 30 at the Academy's Community Center Library to kick-off this year's Air Force summer reading program, "Paws to Read."The event, sponsored by Academy Athletics, is one of several