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  • Parents' Weekend in full swing

    Thousands of cadet parents are expected to attend the Academy's Parent's Day Weekend today through Monday.These visitors are estimated to generate $9 million in revenue and $660,000 in sales tax revenue within the Pikes Peak Region during the event, a fraction of the nearly $899 million annual

  • Bears at the Academy: Not here for the education

    The Academy mascot might be The Bird, but if the institution's feathered friend isn't careful, he just might have his status usurped by one of the many Black Bears spotted here this summer.Joggers, dog walkers and, well, everyone else, should keep an eye out for these rather noticeable omnivores,

  • Latest off-limits list released

    The Armed Force Disciplinary Control Board recently placed two Colorado Springs businesses on its latest Off-limits Areas and Establishment Letter, released earlier this month by Fort Carson officials.Freaky's, on the 1700 block of Brookwood Drive, and Kiki Smoke on the 900 block of North Circle

  • Forum gives inside look on becoming a cadet

    The Academy Admissions Office hosted the Colorado Admissions Forum Aug. 23-24 here featuring a congressional liaison, former cadets and Academy staff to give nearly 600 high school students and their parents an up-close glimpse of all the Academy offers to prospective candidates.Among the event

  • Holly Petraeus talks financial safety to Academy Airmen

    Holly Petraeus, the assistant director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Office of Service Member Affairs, spoke to Academy Airmen at the Airman & Family Readiness Center here about loans, credit scores and financial scams Wednesday.The wife of retired four-star Gen. David Petraeus, this

  • Local foxes' bite may be worse than their bark

    Sure, the Terrazzo fox looks cute, but stay out of his way.The El Paso County Public Health Office warned residents Aug. 12 that two foxes tested positive for rabies in late July and early August, marking the first time an animal other than a bat has tested positive for rabies west of Interstate

  • Producing 'right lieutenant' is focus of 1st superintendent's call

    Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson spoke in Arnold Hall Wednesday to let all Academy Airmen know their contributions to the nation and the Air Force are more than simply important.Johnson, a command pilot with more than 3,600 flying hours, kicked off the introductory superintendent's

  • Getting rid of grass could save some green

    In past years, Academy landscapers replace grass along the medians of Academy Drive, Stadium Boulevard and South Gate Boulevard a few weeks before graduation. Retired Chief Master Sgt. Jim Smith wants to see that practice end. He's lobbied for years to have the Academy adopt a more efficient

  • Airman convicted of aggravated sexual contact

    An Airman assigned to the 10th Security Forces Squadron was convicted of aggravated sexual contact at a general court-martial here Aug. 9.Senior Airman Aaron Stubbs was sentenced to 15 months confinement, reduction in grade to airman basic, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and a dishonorable

  • Academy welcomes new superintendent

    The U.S. Air Force Academy reached its latest milestone here Monday when its new superintendent assumed command in a ceremony before hundreds of guests, Academy staff and cadets.Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson told the crowd she looks forward to leading the Academy's mission of educating, training and