U.S. Air Force Academy News

Oct. 29, 2013
Welsh focuses on pride, people, respect during Academy visit

Air Force Academy cadets got so fired-up about their chief of staff they show up 15 minutes early and sit in the front row of Arnold Hall -- voluntarily.When Gen. Mark A Welsh III comes to talk, "people want to sit up front," said one cadet, who, with a group of friends from Cadet Squadron 22,
Oct. 28, 2013
Fighting Irish take down Falcons, 45-10

For the first 10 minutes, it seemed like the Falcons had finally found their mojo -- against the imposing Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, no less.But that feeling quickly subsided when Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees aired the ball out, hitting his receivers for 331 yards and five touchdowns to hand
Oct. 25, 2013
Final clause in cadet Honor Oath made optional

After reviewing the Cadet Honor Oath, and in the spirit of determining a way ahead that enables all to be true to their beliefs, the Air Force's Academy has decided to make the final clause optional."Here at the Academy, we work to build a culture of dignity and respect, and that respect includes
Oct. 25, 2013
Spreading their wings: Academy’s fleet of falcons helps cadets develop leadership skills

In 1955, the first class to enter the Academy (Class of '59) selected the falcon as the official mascot of the Cadet Wing for its powerful flight, courageous nature, ability to fly more than 200 miles per hour, and for possessing eyesight eight times superior to that of a human.Now, more than 50
Oct. 23, 2013
Academy non-profit fills athletics gap during shutdown

When the government shutdown threatened to cancel the Air Force-Navy football game in Annapolis, Md., Oct. 5, a private organization came through to keep the 41-year competition for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy intact.The Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation, a 501(c)3 entity established in
Oct. 18, 2013
Cold, rain & snow: 10th CES releases snow map, driving tips

Winter is fast approaching so Academy members can expect decreasing temperatures, more snow fall and the first hard freeze to occur in the near future. To provide Academy members with a safe route of travel, the 10th Civil Engineer Squadron is more than prepared with its snow removal fleet, and has
Oct. 18, 2013
Active shooter exercises prepare Academy Airmen, cadets for potential threats

For the thousands of cadets, personnel and senior leaders who participate in the active shooter exercises at the Academy, the training goes far beyond satisfying a military requirement. Paul Ceciliani, an Academy antiterrorism program officer, said the program's active shooter education and
Oct. 18, 2013
Academy Air officers commanding conduct religious respect training

Air officers commanding conducted religious respect training in classrooms around Fairchild Hall here Oct. 9, marking a milestone in the Air Force Academy's continued strengthening of religious liberty. Cadets in the Class of 2014 attended the sessions, learning how best to consider both their views
Oct. 16, 2013
Academy grad volunteers with Cadet Cycling Club

Cyclists jockeyed for position through the Belgian countryside Sept. 4, where the competition was more about diplomacy than winning a place on the podium."Racing is like chess, it's not always about power -- it's tactics and a little bit of luck mixed in," said 2004 Academy graduate Capt. Ian Holt,
Oct. 11, 2013
Academy firefighters receive medals for Black Forest fire efforts

Roughly 35 military and civilian firefighters here received Air Force Achievement Medals and Air Force Civilian Achievement Awards in two ceremonies held Oct. 9 and 10 at Fire Stations 2 and 3 to recognize their efforts fighting the Black Forest fire in June.Academy firefighters helped save