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  • Academy cadets march in 57th inaugural parade

    Cadets with the Air Force Academy's outstanding cadet squadron of 2012 marched down the streets of Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington Jan. 21 as part of the 57th Inauguration Parade, honoring the swearing-in of President Barack Obama.The Raptors of Cadet Squadron 22 were greeted by hundreds of

  • Academy Band conductor nominated for regional Emmy

    The commander and conductor of the Air Force Academy Band may soon be clutching an award statuette from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.Lt. Col. Don Schofield was nominated for a regional Emmy award this year for his 2011 production of "Holiday Notes from Home" and will attend

  • USAFA reports show increased trust in system, better reporting

    An increase in reports of sexual assault at the Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy reflect more trust in the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program -- a silver lining and proof that the "system" is working, the Academy's sexual assault response

  • Academy's stance on marijuana remains unchanged

    Getting high won't fly at the Air Force Academy -- something just as true today as it was before Colorado voters approved Amendment 64 of the Colorado state constitution, which led to legalization of the recreational use of marijuana within the state, Nov. 6, 2012.Federal law and the Uniform Code of

  • Wings of Blue wins 46 medals at national competition

    The Wings of Blue Air Force Parachute Team won 46 medals and set five national collegiate records at the National Collegiate Parachute Competition here Jan. 2.Wings of Blue skydivers took home 13 gold, 18 silver and 15 bronze medals at the competition, held from Dec. 2 to Jan. 2. The Air Force

  • New utility systems installations scheduled for Academy housing

    The Air Force Academy will begin installing new gas and electrical systems in Academy Housing this month to upgrade infrastructure more than 50 years old.Colorado Springs Utilities will begin construction Jan. 14 through 2014 on all 668 home units available for rent here starting at Pine Valley and

  • Obama signs $633-billion defense bill

    President Barack Obama signed the $633 billion fiscal 2013 National Defense Authorization Act into law Jan. 2.The legislation, which cleared Congress last month, authorizes the Defense Department to act in any number of instances and allows the department to institute pay raises, bonuses and

  • Air Force marathon draws record opening-day registration

    The Air Force Marathon filled a third of its 15,000 runner slots on the first day of registration, breaking last year's registration opening record.More than 5,100 runners registered for the 2013 event on Jan. 1, taking advantage of special New Year's resolution discounts that were available only on

  • Legislators delay sequester process, avoid 'fiscal cliff'

    Congress has avoided the "fiscal cliff," but Pentagon Press Secretary George Little called on the body to continue efforts to permanently eliminate the threat of sequestration.The House of Representatives passed a Senate proposal that avoided the fiscal cliff last night. Defense Secretary Leon