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  • Front Range bases to honor retirees

    Sir Isaac Newton told a fellow scientist in a letter that if he could see farther, it's because he was "standing on the shoulders of giants."Organizers of the Retiree Appreciation Day, scheduled for July 24 in Arnold Hall here, know what Newton had in mind. Like him, they say, they also stand on the

  • Community celebrates Airman's Attic reopening

    The Air Force Academy community celebrated the grand reopening of the Airman's Attic at its new location in Douglass Valley Housing July 27.Col. Rick LoCastro, commander of the 10th Air Base Wing, welcomed Airmen and families from the Academy and other local installations to "what we know is the

  • Board of Visitors members gain perspectives on Airmanship

    Retired Col. Sue Ross and a cadet pilot soared through the blue skies above the Air Force Academy Saturday, practicing stall avoidance maneuvers and pulling Gs with only the sound of the wind against their glider to accompany them. Elsewhere, A.J. Scribante and a tandem jumper stepped out of a UV-18

  • Cadets rescue injured hiker on Pikes Peak

    When two cadets from the Air Force Academy decided to hike Pikes Peak July 17, "become heroes" was not on the itinerary. But by the time they reached the 14,110-foot summit -- carrying a hiker who had broken her foot two miles from the top -- they had at least one person's heartfelt gratitude.Cadets

  • Changes in the air for KAFA FM

    Big things are in the works for the Air Force Academy radio station, KAFA 97.7 FM.For one, a request for an increase in wattage is in the pipeline and appears likely to be approved. That would boost the station's power from 20 watts to 100 watts, which is what its current license allows."KAFA is

  • Air Force names Tom Dixon assistant baseball coach

    Air Force baseball coach Maj. Mike Kazlausky announced July 20 that Tim Dixon will join his staff as an assistant coach, effective immediately. Dixon, who will handle the pitching coach duties, comes to the Academy after spending the last four seasons on the baseball staff at Southern Illinois

  • Academy Band brings 'Music to the Meadows'

    After a seasonal Colorado afternoon thunderstorm, menacing clouds yielded to a bright sun that brought droves of concert patrons to listen to the Air Force Academy Band perform a free concert here July 21. Attracting approximately 1,100 people, the event kicked off Castle Rock's 2010 "Music in the

  • Airman's Attic to celebrate grand re-opening

    The Airman's Attic here is scheduled to celebrate its new home with a grand reopening at the new location in the Douglass Valley Housing Area July 27 at 11:30 a.m.The event will include a performance by the Air Force Academy Band and refreshments made by children from the School Age Program's

  • Photo Essay: Class of 2014 navigates Leadership Course

    Basic cadets with the Air Force Academy's Class of 2014 navigated the Leadership Reaction Course in Jacks Valley July 16 as part of their second phase of Basic Cadet Training.The basic cadets will be sworn in as freshmen Aug. 4 and will begin classes Aug. 5.View the slideshow.

  • Board of Visitors to meet at Academy July 23-24

    The Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors is scheduled to meet at the Air Force Academy July 23-24 in Harmon Hall here. The purpose of this meeting is to review morale and discipline, social climate, curriculum, instruction physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods and other matters