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  • 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

  • Academy firefighters win world titles

    LAS VEGAS -- Air Force Academy firefighters earned two world titles and two bronze medals at the World Firefighter Combat Challenge XXII, Oct. 22-27 in Las Vegas.The firefighters, assigned to the 10th Civil Engineer Squadron, were the defending world champions in the over-40 team from the 2012

  • 10th SFS Street Beat

    The 10th Security Forces Squadron responded to the following incidents in October: Criminal Responses· Five reports of larceny· Two active warrants· Two reports of vandalism· One report of underage drinking· One report of child abuse · One possession of cannabis· One Simple Assault· One report of

  • Bridge rehab work to close one eastbound lane of North Gate Boulevard

    The right lane of eastbound North Gate Boulevard will close Monday through Nov. 19 while Colorado Department of Transportation crews repair I-25 as it passes over the boulevard.The lane will close just west of the I-25-North Gate Boulevard intersection, but will not affect traffic on the nearby