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  • Colorado Springs, local military bases honor memory of 9/11

    The city of Colorado Springs partnered with service members from local military installations Sunday to honor those who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks and to thank those who answered the call to serve their nation in the years that followed.The ceremony capped a weekend marked by

  • Falcons come up short in loss to Horned Frogs

    In what looked like a replay of last year's game in Fort Worth, Texas, the TCU Horned Frogs blasted the Air Force Falcons in their second home game of the season.The Horned Frogs continued last year's dominance over the Falcons by gaining more than 400 yards of total offense on their way to a 35-19

  • Prep School honors standout graduates

    The Air Force Academy Preparatory School inducted three alumni into the ranks of its Hall of Fame in a ceremony Sept. 3.The Hall of Fame recognizes Prep School graduates who have made extraordinary contributions to the nation throughout their military or civilian careers.Hall of Fame members

  • Academy to hold 2 memorial ceremonies Sept. 9

    The Academy is scheduled to hold two back-to-back memorial and dedication ceremonies Sept. 9 to honor past and present heroes in defending America's national interests. Visitors are welcome to observe both ceremonies from the wall adjacent to the Cadet Chapel starting at approximately 4:45 p.m. A

  • ‘60 grad receives distinguished service award

    A 1960 graduate of the Air Force Academyreceived the Academy's 2011 Distinguished Service Award during the Parents' Weekend parade here Sept. 2.Retired Col. Jock Schwank was named the 2011 winner in a letter from Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould in June."When I received General Gould's

  • Leadership, fellowship from AAS membership

    As anyone who has been to the Air Force Academy knows, Gen. H.H. Arnold is a ubiquitous presence in the lives of cadets.It turns out that the Academy can't get enough Hap. Although less noticeable than Arnold Hall, the Arnold Air Society has a long-standing affiliation with the Academy that enhances

  • Falcon Heritage Forum reflects on 9/11

    The Fall 2011 Falcon Heritage Forum kicks off Sept. 6 and will reflect on how the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2011, changed American government and society.Speakers at the Center for Character and Leadership Development-sponsored event will include the New York Fire Department's battalion chief,

  • Air Force soars, then falls flat, in 37-20 victory

    With apologies to Charles Dickens: It was the best of games, it was the worst of games.Air Force thundered to a 30-7 lead in the first half against Football Championship Subdivision's South Dakota but floundered in the second half, finishing with a 37-20 win over the Coyotes.The win marks Air

  • Families flock to Colorado Springs for Parents' Weekend

    Approximately 9,500 parents and family members are expected to attend the Air Force Academy during the annual Parents' Weekend Sept. 1-4 to get a peek inside Academy life.Marquee events include a parade at 10 a.m. Sept. 2, opportunities for parents to shadow their cadets in class, share breakfast or