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  • Cadet convicted, sentenced for sexual assault

    A cadet who had two charges preferred against him in September 2012 was convicted April 27 on one charge of abusive sexual contact.Cadet 2nd Class Jamil Cooks, who earlier last week pleaded guilty to two specifications of unlawful entry into the rooms of two female cadets, was sentenced to time

  • Article 32 hearing scheduled for Airman accused of sexual misconduct

    An Article 32 hearing is scheduled for Monday, April 29, 2013, at the Academy for an Airman who had sexual misconduct charges preferred against him on March 28. Airman 1st Class Aaron Stubbs is charged with one specification of aggravated sexual contact and one specification of abusive contact

  • Academy focuses on conserving energy

    Every day, more than 3,000 personnel here burn Academy energy when they use their workspace appliances, contributing to a monthly electricity bill steep enough to buy a house.Space heaters and dual computer monitors are just a few devices Russell Hume, a mechanical engineer with the Academy's

  • Cadets win 2nd-straight NSA Cyber Defense Exercise

    The Air Force Academy Cyber Team won the National Security Agency's Cyber Defense Exercise, held April 16-18, for the second year in a row, outscoring teams from other military academies in the U.S. and Canada. The 13th annual inter-service Cyber Defense Exercise is a large-scale computer network

  • Warrior Games camp prepares Air Force team

    Today is the last day of Warrior Games Camp week at the Academy, where Air Force athletes have gathered to prepare for the Warrior Games.The Warrior Games, held May 11-16 at the Academy and U.S. Olympic Training Center, are a sport competition for sick and injured service members and veterans. This

  • Academy announces speaker for 2013 graduation

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley will speak at the Air Force Academy's 2013 graduation, scheduled to be held in Falcon Stadium May 29 at 10 a.m., the Academy announced April 15.Donley, the 22nd secretary of the Air Force, is responsible for the organization, training, equipping and welfare

  • Academy lauded for quick accountability

    The Air Force Academy established accountability for nine personnel running in the Boston Marathon within four hours of the bombing Monday at approximately 3 p.m. Eastern Time.Accounted for and safe were Julie Henner, Capts. Stephanie Silva, Jeffrey Hannon, Derek Portlock and Charlotte Portlock,

  • Academy closed to visitors April 9 due to weather

    The Air Force Academy is closed to all visitors April 9 because of high winds and snow. Only Defense Department ID cardholders will be allowed on the installation. The base will re-open to visitors April 10 if officials determine that weather permits.

  • Air Combat Command units stand down due to sequestration

    Air Force officials will begin to stand down active-duty combat units starting April 9 to ensure the remaining units supporting worldwide operations can maintain sufficient readiness through the remainder of the fiscal year.The stand down is the result of cuts to Air Combat Command's operations and

  • AF survey looks at community programs' effectiveness

    The 2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey launched March 5, and this time includes reservists, Guardsmen and spouses. The assessment is designed to assist chaplains and people working in installation-level Airman and family readiness centers, family advocacy programs, health and wellness