U.S. Air Force Academy News

Sept. 24, 2019
Roadwork update: Academy Drive to stay closed between Interior and Cadet Drives through Oct 7

Roadwork report
Sept. 17, 2019
'LiveSafe' app promotes cadets' safety at AF Academy

Air Force Academy launches popular app to connect cadets with helping agencies.
Sept. 16, 2019
Texas middle school dedicated to fallen former student and Air Force captain

A name and legacy to inspire students – this is how family, friends, educators, and the community paid tribute to U.S. Air Force Capt. Mark “Tyler” Voss during an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly-opened Capt. Mark Tyler Voss Middle School Sept. 14.
Sept. 13, 2019
Academy dean slated to exit Air Force; official retirement ceremony scheduled for Sept 13

The Air Force Academy will celebrate Brig. Gen. Andrew Armacost’s tenure as dean of the faculty and his 30-year active duty career with an official retirement ceremony, Sept. 13 in Arnold Hall.
Sept. 13, 2019
AF Academy to test gunshot-detection technology with blank ammunition Sept 18

Base police have scheduled a test to evaluate the capabilities of new technology installed in the Air Force Academy's Prep School to detect gunshots, 9-11 a.m., Sept. 18.
Sept. 12, 2019
Academy cadet shares 9/11 story

Eighteen years ago, in the midst of the 9/11 attacks, terrorists slammed a hijacked Boeing 757 into the Pentagon.Hanna Born, now a cadet at the Air Force Academy, and her infant sister Heather, were in daycare when the plane tore through the west side of the building. Hanna was 3 years old.
Sept. 12, 2019
AF Academy cadets compete for 1st time in reserve officers’ competition in Estonia

Cadets compete in international military challenge.
Sept. 12, 2019
‘Some gave all, all gave some': AF Academy pays tribute to ‘Spooky' crew

AF Academy honors Vietnam War aircrew.
Sept. 5, 2019
Passion for fitness drives AFIMSC colonel

As an Air Force Academy cadet, Yvonne Spencer hated running. Now – 14 marathons, 15 sprint/Olympic-distance triathlons, 10 half-ironman triathlons and 7 Ironman triathlons later – she says her passion for the challenge of training and competing has helped her become a better Airman and leader.
Sept. 4, 2019
Generation to generation: Carrying on C-130 legacy

U.S. Air Force Capt. John Rebolledo, 62nd Airlift Squadron C-130J instructor pilot, feels great pride in achieving his childhood dream of becoming a C-130 pilot.