U.S. Air Force Academy News

Oct. 7, 2019
Energy Action Month: AF Academy cadets optimize the future

With Energy Action Month in full swing, cadets at the Air Force Academy are taking the initiative to learn how energy impacts the mission, and what Airmen can do to improve combat capability through optimized operations. Every October, the Air Force recognizes the national campaign as a way to
Oct. 3, 2019
Update: Cadets say Adventure Based Learning program is a success

Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy say the new Adventure Based Learning program is good-to-go."
Oct. 3, 2019
An End of Era: Beloved Academy falcon mascot dies at age 23

The Air Force Academy pays tribute to it's official mascot, Aurora.
Oct. 1, 2019
Air Force recognizes Energy Action Month 2019

October is Energy Action Month.
Oct. 1, 2019
Energy Action Month: Saving energy on the road

Check out part 1 of our 3-part series on steps we can all take at the Air Force Academy to conserve energy.
Sept. 27, 2019
AF Academy officer to be promoted to brigadier general

Col. Linell Letendre to be promoted to brigadier general.
Sept. 25, 2019
Sanders first Falcon named to AFCA Good Works Team

Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) select 22 student-athletes and one honorary coach for the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Sept. 25, 2019
Special Ops RPA pilot returns to Academy, mentors cadets

RPA pilot, Academy grad, visits cadets to help launch Academy's new Rated Mentor Program.
Sept. 24, 2019
Academy mourns loss of longtime faculty member, instructor

On Sept. 9, 2019, thousands were shocked to hear that Madame Elaine Tendetnik had suddenly passed away. Originally from Dearborn, Michigan, Tendetnik was an instructor of French, the pioneer of the Academy Faculty Senate, a trained French chef, a sommelier, a wife, a mother and so much more.
Sept. 24, 2019
Academy hosts Pathways to Prevention Summit, promotes healthy relationships

Recent studies show an increase in loneliness and isolation in Americans, which can be linked to interpersonal and self-directed violence.The Air Force Academy, recognizing these issues are playing out in military and civilian communities across the country, hosted the Pathways to Prevention Summit,