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  • Cadets, faculty earn research awards at USAFA

    Cadet and faculty researchers were the focus of attention Jan. 25 at the Air Force Academy’s Research Awards Ceremony.The ceremony heralds the school’s research programs covering the gamut of academic majors including engineering, humanities, science and the social sciences.Lt. Gen. John Thompson,

  • Keeping it natural: Wildlife expert at the Academy shares hot topics

    Protecting the Air Force Academy’s 19,000-acre wild lands is a full-time concern. Brian Mihlbachler, the base natural resources manager, heads a staff of three who manage the wildlife, range lands, wetlands and lakes on the installation.  Mihlbachler said the hottest natural resources topics at the

  • USAFA grad saves lives of 3 swimmers, earns Airman's Medal

    A 20th Space Control Squadron Airman who graduated from the Air Force Academy in 2015 was honored with an Airman’s Medal for his actions Jan. 10.First Lt. Dominic Vicino distinguished himself by risking his life to save three others March 31 at Miramar Beach, Florida.That day, swimming was

  • USAFA to close portion of Santa Fe Trail intermittently

    A small section of the New Santa Fe Trail on the Academy will close intermittently later this month through spring 2019 for construction of a roadway bridge that passes over the trail.Most closures will last one day, however a three-week closure is scheduled for the beginning of March and again in

  • Academy preps for annual Research Awards Ceremony

    The Air Force Academy will host its 22nd annual Research Awards Ceremony Jan. 25 in Polaris Hall to showcase how the school advances engineering, humanities, science and the social sciences. Associate Dean for Research Lt. Col. Don Rhymer said the ceremony recognizes the often revolutionary research

  • USAFA visiting hours change for holiday

    The Air Force Academy will be closed to visitors Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.The Cadet Chapel will be closed Dec. 29-30. Worship services are not scheduled during the weekend.Those with a valid Defense Department identification, driver’s license, and registration and insurance, will be allowed on base.

  • U.S. Air Force Academy to host deer hunt Dec 16-18

     The Air Force Academy's Natural Resources office will conduct the second weekend of the Academy’s annual deer hunt Dec. 16-18. The Falcon Trail, USAFA Archery Range, Pine Valley horse pastures, and par course located between the archery range and the Community Center gym will be closed during the

  • Overhaul on aging bridge at Academy to start Dec 17

    A $15.2 million project to refurbish the busiest bridge at the Air Force Academy begins next week and is scheduled to last through spring 2019. The work on the bridge on South Gate Boulevard, near the intersection of Pine Drive and Stadium Boulevard, includes lane reductions and traffic detours