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  • New vehicle inspection site opens for business

    The Academy officially opened its new Large Vehicle Inspection Site near the South Gate here with a big rig tractor trailer bursting through yellow police tape and driving into the site's large search bay on Dec. 2.Officials here say the site is a windfall when it comes to helping safeguard the more

  • 2010 grad dies from medical complications

    A 2010 Air Force Academy graduate assigned to Schriever Air Force Base died of medical complications Nov. 29 at Penrose Main Saint Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs.First Lt. Nicholas Goirigolzarri was assigned to the 50th Operations Group Standardization and Evaluation Division following a

  • Watch out for hunters: Academy to hold annual deer hunt in December

    The Natural Resources office here will conduct their annual base-wide deer hunt Dec. 7-9 and 14-16 and ask that visitors and personnel keep away from marked hunting areas.All hunters will be guided by Academy or Colorado Parks and Wildlife representatives, and main roads and trails leading into

  • Spanning technology: Cadets work to improve structural health of bridges

    Senior cadets here are working to significantly extend the lifespan of bridges across the country through their latest research.Six cadets from the engineering mechanics capstone design course are a part of a year-long project to develop effective ways to control corrosion build-up on concrete and

  • Wingman Day: Focusing on Airmen, teamwork

     The 10th Air Base Wing hosted its Wingman Day here Nov. 14 to cast a spotlight on strengthening the Academy team and encourage its workforce to focus what many leaders here say is the institution's most valuable asset -- its people.The day-long event featured a variety of activities and

  • 4 NCOs selected for promotion to chief master sgt.

    Four Academy Airmen have been selected for promotion to chief master sergeant, the Air Force's highest enlisted grade: Senior Master Sgts. Jackson Helzer, Jason Malec, Patrick Shaw and Doug Suddueth.The Air Force Personnel Center released the list of chief master sergeant-selects Nov. 14. Of the

  • CDOT lowers speed limit through I-25 Expansion Project

    Starting Nov. 17, the speed limit on I-25 between Woodman Road and just north of Interquest Parkway will be lowered from 65 mph to 55 mph as a safety measure for interstate expansion project workers.Those workers are scheduled to install new speed limit signs, guardrails and lights on both sides of

  • USAFA No. 1 in football graduation success, says NCAA report

    The U.S. Air Force Academy is the United States top-ranked public institution in graduation success rate for college football, according to figures released by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in October. Of the top three public institutions, the Academy ranked first at 93 percent, Boise