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  • Academy cadet named best in Air Force

    An Air Force Academy cadet assigned to Cadet Squadron 05 was named the Air Force's cadet of the year Dec. 1.Cadet 1st Class Christopher McCool was recognized for his outstanding academic, athletic and military performance.Cadet McCool is in the top 5 percent of his class academically, in the top 4

  • Air Force to play in Independence Bowl

    The Air Force Falcons will play in the 2010 AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl against an Atlantic Coast Conference team Dec. 27 at 4 p.m. Central Time on ESPN2 at Independence Stadium, bowl officials announced Dec. 1.Air Force will learn its opponent Dec. 5 when the matchup is formally announced. The

  • Falcons soar over Colo. Christian, 68-58

    With four players scoring in double figures, the Air Force women's basketball team picked up a 68-58 victory over Colorado Christian at Clune Arena Nov. 28.Senior captain Raimee Beck led Air Force with 15 points and six rebounds, while sophomore Dymond James added a 13 points and a team-high seven

  • FalconSAT-5 rockets into orbit

    A converted Minotaur-IV ICBM carried FalconSAT-5 into orbit from the Kodiak Launch Complex in Alaska Nov. 19.FalconSAT-5 was designed, built and tested by Air Force Academy Class of 2010 cadets as part of the FalconSAT capstone astronautics program.Col. Marty France, permanent professor and head of

  • Falcons close season with 35-20 win over UNLV

    Unfortunately for UNLV, what happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas, because the Air Force Falcons are bringing home a win from their final game of the season after defeating the Rebels, 35-20.Jonathan Warzeka scored on a 54-yard touchdown run to regain the lead in the second half and jump-start

  • Airman fulfills dream of figure competition trophy

    In between arranging schedules and preparing meals for the Academy's superintendent, one busy Airman found the time to follow her dream to compete in a figure competition.Staff Sgt. Chiquita Green realized that dream when she finally competed in the NPC MET-Rx Rocky Mountain Bodybuilding, Fitness,

  • Light brigade charges into Fort Carson

    Fort Carson, get ready for the charge of the Christmas light brigade.The Air Force Academy's Cadet Squadron 21 has discovered the secret to building cohesion and morale: brighten the holidays for families missing a loved one because of deployment.The Blackjacks' efforts to spread good cheer at Fort

  • Advice from the vice: Gen. Chandler offers insights to cadets

    The Air Force vice chief of staff visited the Air Force Academy Nov. 12 to share some of his leadership experience with first-class cadets.Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler opened with a brief discussion of the Air Force's role in providing global vigilance, reach and power for the United States, then

  • Academy professor wins national award

    For someone who considers herself just one among an incredible faculty, a professor in the Academy's Department of Political Science was distinguished from her peers by being named one of the U.S. Professors of the Year by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Thursday. Dr. Frances

  • Academy holds religious respect conference

    Leaders from national Christian, Jewish, Freethinker, Earth-Centered and interfaith religious organizations met at the Air Force Academy Monday and Tuesday to discuss how the Academy can best train cadets to respect other faiths, and how to continue to foster an environment that encourages