U.S. Air Force Academy News

Oct. 4, 2013
Cadet candidate wins award

Prep School Cadet Candidate Ryan Kelly was recognized as a 2013 Tuskegee Airmen Incorporated Military Award recipient for the Airmen category Sept. 26 during a Commander's Call at the Prep School.Academy Preparatory School Commander Col. Kabrena Rodda and Franklin Macon, a local Tuskegee Airman,
Oct. 2, 2013
Nevada edges Air Force, 45-42

A career rushing day for Falcons quarterback Karson Roberts was not enough to hold off the University of Nevada Wolfpack, as the Falcons fell 45-42 Saturday. Roberts made his first start Saturday after spot duty in several games this season. Taking the helm of the Falcons offense, Roberts executed
Sept. 27, 2013
Restoring Rampart Range: Cadets continue Waldo Canyon Scar erosion control effort

Scores of Academy cadets and other volunteers gathered at the top of the Rampart Range Watershed near Woodland Park Sunday to clear and clean a 250-acre stretch of the Waldo Canyon burn scar.Drainage from the remote watershed brings water along West Monument Creek to the Colorado Springs Utilities'
Sept. 27, 2013
Academy makes wish come true

A 10-year-old Colorado girl became the Academy's newest cadet when she reported for duty Sept. 19.Aubrey Aragon, from Colorado Springs, was welcomed into the Cadet Wing through the Make-a-Wish Foundation and the Academy's Cadet for a Day program, which the Academy hosts roughly four times a year."It
Sept. 27, 2013
Academy prepares to give to CFC; annual campaign begins Sept. 30

The Pikes Peak Region's 2013 Combined Federal Campaign begins Monday, giving Academy Airmen the chance to donate to their choice of more than 3,000 charities.The CFC of the Pikes Peak Region is an annual fund raising drive on behalf of thousands of local, national and international charities for
Sept. 22, 2013
Wyoming defeats Air Force, 56-23

Air Force fans knew it would be a long Saturday night at Falcon Stadium when Wyoming quarterback Brett Smith ran 74 yards on the Cowboys' first play from scrimmage.Smith and the Cowboys ran away with the game in the second quarter, scoring four touchdowns en route to a 56-23 win -- the worst home
Sept. 20, 2013
Academy to celebrate Cadet Chapel's 50th anniversary

The Academy will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of its Cadet Chapel Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel. "The celebration will highlight not only the legacy of those responsible for building this facility, but will also highlight the religious plurality of America's demography and
Sept. 20, 2013
Military in Colo. aiding in post-flood recovery: Hundreds of Academy cadets ready to assist

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel commended the efforts of active-duty and National Guard personnel supporting FEMA and Colorado emergency management officials as the state copes with the aftermath of last week's heavy flooding, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said Monday. Little said Hagel has
Sept. 20, 2013
U.S. Air Force Academy saves taxpayers million through cooperative agreement award

The U.S. Air Force Academy recently awarded an $8.5 million cooperative agreement with the potential to span five years to the non-profit Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation. Authorized by Congress in 2010, this agreement uses a non-profit entity to save tax-payer money by offsetting the rapidly
Sept. 14, 2013
Broncos run away with 42-20 win over Falcons

Air Force kept pace with the powerful Boise State Broncos in the first half but ran out of gas in the second, allowing Boise State to stampede to a 42-20 win at Bronco Stadium Sept. 13.The Falcons' defense stopped Boise State on two drives, including one fumble inside the Air Force 10 and an