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  • Class of 2009 selects Heiser Award winners

    Each year the Air Force Academy graduating class selects two senior faculty members who have contributed the most to cadet personal and intellectual development; professors who inspired and challenged their students to "work harder and dig deeper." Further, the cadets are asked to consider the

  • Academy rewards instructors for excellence

    The Air Force Academy held the 33rd annual Outstanding Academy Educator Awards May 6 for instructors who exemplify excellence in education. Each academic department head, the director of athletics, the preparatory school commander, the commandant of cadets, and the dean of the faculty recognize one

  • Academy honors motivated CCAF graduates

    The Community College of the Air Force granted Associate of Applied Science degrees to 84 new alumni during commencement ceremonies May 7 at the Falcon Club. Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, Jr., 10th Mission Support Squadron superintendent, gave the commencement address to the Airmen, many of whom

  • Falcon football team ranks 2nd in NCAA academic excellence

    In a recent NCAA ranking, Air Force Academy athletes finished second in the nation in Academic Progress Rates following only Stanford University. According to Academy Director of Athletic Media Relations Troy Garnhart, the NCAA rack and stack considered the overall performance of all 27

  • Air Force drops doubleheader to Utah

    Utah swept both games of a doubleheader against Air Force in Mountain West Conference baseball action Sunday at Falcon Field. The Utes took game one, 12-6, and game two, 19-8. The losses dropped the Falcons to 14-32, 3-12, while the Utes improved to 19-24, 6-12. In game one, Utah jumped ahead early

  • Prep school students honor sponsors' dedication

    Preparatory School cadet candidates and Prep School staff said, once again, "thanks for a job well done" to cadet candidate sponsors during the annual sponsor appreciation reception May 2 at the Milazzo Club. "We know your commitment draws away from your time, and we thank you," said Prep School

  • 10th Medical Group promotes National Women's Health Week

    National Women's Health Week is May 10-16. This special week is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health and encourages women to make their health a top priority. Women are often the caregivers for their children, spouses, and parents and frequently