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  • Chief Master Sgt. Arvin Davis stands at attention during the colors presentation at his retirement ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., June 5. Chief Davis, the former command chief for the Academy, said he plans to head back to the East Coast, where his Air Force adventure started in June 1980. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

    USAFA command chief retires

  • Units combine to promote efficiency

    The 10th Services Division and 10th Mission Support Squadron merged Wednesday forming what is now known as the 10th Force Support Squadron. Officials say the new alignment is a result of functional area mergers of mission support and services squadrons Air Force-wide, and is expected to be completed by 2010. "Because we're a leaner force, we need

  • Academy tops in Air Force for antiterrorism

    The Academy's antiterrorism program has been named best in the Air Force for a fixed installation. Notification of the award arrived at the end of last month. The Academy's program is entered into Department of Defense competition, expected to be complete by the end of July. "This was a team effort," said Paul Ceciliani, Academy antiterrorism

  • Academy is tops in Air Force Assistance Fund

    The Air Force Academy is currently at the top of the heap when it comes to reaching predetermined goals in the 2009 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign. "It was the effort put in by all of the base keyworkers," said Master Sgt. Robert Hill, Cadet Squadron 31's Academy military training NCO. "I have worked AFAF campaigns before, but not as the
  • Lt. Gen. Michael Gould (right) accepts the U.S. Air Force Academy guidon from Gen. Norton Schwartz, chief of staff of the Air Force, during a change of command ceremony at the Academy June 9. General Gould, a class of '76 Academy graduate, returns as the 18th superintendant, replacing Lt. Gen. John Regni, who is retiring. Academy Command Chief Master Sgt. John Salzman waits to secure the unit flag following the exchange. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Lt. Gen. Gould takes command of USAFA

    Lt. Gen. Michael Gould took command of the U.S. Air Force Academy, as the 18th superintendent, during a ceremony here today. General Gould is a class of '76 Academy graduate and the first superintendant to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Prep School. General Gould comes to the Academy from Scott AFB, Ill., where he served as the U.S.

  • Academy to host July 4 fireworks

    The Air Force Academy plans an evening of family-oriented games, music and fireworks to celebrate the nation's birthday. The celebration is open to the general public, and is the only event in Colorado Springs this year to have a fireworks display. Academy official stress several points: -- Parking will be extremely limited, so carpooling is
  • USAFA GIs relay team member Staff Sgt. Tanner Derosier, left, hands a baton to Airman 1st Class Steven Cimochoswki, who prepares to take on a Keiser Force Machine during a regional Firefighter Challenge at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., June 26-27. The Keiser machine simulates forceable entry into a building. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

    Firefighter challenge ensures firefighter fitness

    After the Firefighter Challenge here June 26-27, the Academy firefighters are readying for the World Firefighter Challenge in November. "This is the first Air Force base to host a regional fire fighter combat challenge event," said Ken Helgerson, Academy deputy fire chief. "There has been one other event at another installation, but it was closed

  • Fireworks are explosives -- treat them accordingly

    The Air Force Academy Fire Prevention Office wants people to keep safety in mind as they prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July. Perhaps the easiest way to stay safe is to attend the Air Force Academy's Independence Day celebration, which is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. July 4 at the Academy athletic fields. Anyone can attend and enjoy climbing
  • Air Force women's soccer coach Marty Buckley talks with one of his players Aug. 29, 2008. Buckley announced his retirement recently after completing his six seasons as an assistant men's coach and 17 seasons as women's soccer coach, during which time he led the Falcons to an 111-181-17 overall record. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

    Buckley retires as AF women's soccer coach

    After 17 years as the head of women's soccer at the Air Force Academy, Marty Buckley has announced his retirement from coaching. Buckley will stay at the Academy as the area coordinator for lifetime sports in the department of physical education. Buckley just completed his 23rd season as a coach at the Academy after serving as an assistant men's

  • Cadets take part in UAS competition

    Two Academy cadets competed in the international intercollegiate Unmanned Aerial System competition at Pax River, Md., June 18-27. Unmanned Aircraft Systems can revolutionize the ability to monitor and understand the global environment. There is a key information gap today between instruments on Earth's surface and on satellites -- UAS can bridge
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