News

  • 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

  • Falcon football adding parking fees

    Falcon football fans will pay a $10 parking fee at all Falcon football homes games beginning with the Aug. 30 game against Nicholls StateThe fees will go toward supporting all cadet athletic programs."The decision to charge for parking was not made lightly," said Dermot Coll, AFAAC chief executive

  • 18 USAFA NCOs selected for E-6 promotion

    Of the 38,344 staff sergeants eligible for promotion to technical sergeant, 6,684 were selected for promotion, a 17.43 percent selection rate, Air Force officials said June 26.Academy NCOs selected for promotion to technical sergeant are:- Landon Baugh- Ramiro Cardenas- Adam Cockrell- Matthew

  • Local 4th of July events

    The Academy will not host Independence Day celebrations this year due to the ongoing government sequestration and budget cuts, but there are other ways Academy families can celebrate.Fort Carson Fort Carson is scheduled to host a Fourth of July Celebration 4-10 p.m. Thursday at Iron Horse Park for

  • CCLD Update: work to start soon on enclosure, skylight

    Construction on the Academy's Center for Character and Leadership Development continues today as workers prepare to receive 72 heavy steel trusses needed to assemble what Academy architect Duane Boyle calls the facility's "iconic" skylight.The first of these steel trusses arrived Monday morning