Air Force Academy News

24 Sep 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.
24 Sep 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, Sept. 23-24.
24 Sep 2019
Roadwork update: Academy Drive to stay closed between Interior and Cadet Drives through Oct 7
Roadwork report
18 Sep 2019
Academy celebrates military, academic career of former dean Armacost at retirement ceremony
The dean of faculty at the Air Force Academy retires after 30-year military, academic career.
17 Sep 2019
'LiveSafe' app promotes cadets' safety at AF Academy
Air Force Academy launches popular app to connect cadets with helping agencies.
16 Sep 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.
13 Sep 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.
13 Sep 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.
12 Sep 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.
12 Sep 2019
AF Academy cadets compete for 1st time in reserve officers’ competition in Estonia
Cadets compete in international military challenge.