U.S. Air Force Academy News

Nov. 3, 2020
AF Academy’s energy conservation saves tax dollars

The Air Force Academy saved taxpayers more than $1 million by clamping down on energy use at the 18,000-acre installation.
Oct. 28, 2020
A clear barrier to COVID-19: Academy installs Plexiglas shields across campus

Plexiglas barriers have been installed in classrooms across the Air Force Academy to help shield cadets and faculty from the coronavirus. In all, 800 Plexiglas shields have been mounted in classrooms and common areas across the campus since July.
Oct. 22, 2020
Academy to host 12th Annual SoTL Forum

The Air Force Academy will host its 12th Annual Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Forum virtually, Oct. 27 and 29.
Oct. 20, 2020
'A team effort': Academy’s History Office takes home top awards

The Air Force Academy’s History Office earned two high-level awards earlier this month: the Excellence in History Program Award and the Air Force Heritage Award. The Excellence in History Program Award recognizes the best history programs in the Air Force, and the Air Force Heritage Award recognizes
Oct. 15, 2020
Former NSA McMaster speaks to cadets at Academy Assembly

Former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster encouraged Air Force Academy cadets to set an example for bipartisanship during his keynote speech at the Academy Assembly Oct. 13. The retired Army lieutenant general was the 26th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs, serving on
Oct. 14, 2020
Academy firefighters respond to Wild Horse fire at Fort Carson

Firefighters at the Air Force Academy were among several agencies to respond to a wildfire burning on Fort Carson that blackened hundreds of acres, Oct. 13.
Oct. 2, 2020
Academy unveils 20th superintendent’s portrait

Academy unveils traditional portrait of the previous Academy superintendent.
Oct. 1, 2020
Academy superintendent hosts first all-call with cadets, faculty

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark said this and more during his first official all-call with cadets, faculty and staff, Sept. 28. Due to strict health guidelines set in place to decrease the effects of the coronavirus, the all-call was an online event streamed live across the base.
Sept. 29, 2020
Academy, local colleges combine to create academic ‘superpower’

Cadets and college students in Colorado Springs say their academic partnership pays off by solving problems for the community. The Air Force Academy, Colorado College, Pikes Peak Community College and University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, are members of “The Quad” – The Quad Innovation
Sept. 28, 2020
39 Academy Airmen to make jump to staff sergeant rank

Several Airmen assigned to the Air Force Academy will become noncommissioned officers in the next 12 months.