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  • LEAD program develops diverse perspective in officer corps

    A number of the Cadet Wing leaders traded in their enlisted careers for cadet life to become Air Force officers, and have used their prior military experience to help them succeed at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Cadets 1st Class Leah Young, the Cadet Wing public affairs officer and summer Cadet Wing

  • Commercial wireless network available to cadets

    An optional fee-for-service commercial wireless network provider launched Aug. 11 and is now available in all cadet facilities and the Air Force Academy Preparatory School. Cadets who choose to use this service will be able to connect and install external hardware, equipment and programs, and access

  • South Gate Blvd bridge construction starts Aug. 8

    The northbound lanes of the Tri-intersection Bridge on South Gate Blvd. will be closed from Aug. 8 to Oct. 31 to repair the damaged bridge deck. The southbound bridge will accommodate two-way traffic during construction. Northbound traffic will be detoured to Community Center Dr for access to Pine

  • Do the right thing this election season

    This is an election year, and military and federal civilians are allowed to participate in the political process. However, there are guidelines as far as how to participate on and off duty. Below are some rules to follow to ensure you stay within applicable guidance. Rules for civiliansFederal

  • 2013 grad aims for the sky on his way to the 2016 Summer Olympics

    Months of training at the Air Force Academy have an Air Force contracting officer aiming for the sky and the gold at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.First Lt. Cale Simmons, a 2013 Air Force Academy graduate, earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team for pole vaulting July 4 at the Olympic

  • Happy birthday USCG

    Today, the Coast Guard celebrates its 226th birthday.The rich heritage of the Coast Guard began in 1790, and ever since those early beginnings, our Coast Guardsmen have served in every one of our nation’s conflicts.  As part of the Department of Homeland Security, these brave maritime guardians

  • USAFA establishes new directorate

    A new directorate opened here Aug. 1. Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson, the Academy superintendent, said the Directorate of Operations and Analysis, or A-3/9, is designed to give headquarters-level oversight for events, operations and assessments.  “The directorate provides disciplined and deliberate

  • Falcons prepare for 2016 season

    Preparations are underway for the 2016 season of Falcon Football.    The team comes off a 14-game season with an 8-6 record, after competing in the conference championship game and the Armed Forces Bowl.    But head coach Troy Calhoun looks at the upcoming season as one of change and rebuilding.

  • Academy PSA earns an Emmy

    The Air Force Academy was awarded an Emmy by the Heartland chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in the Community/PSA spot category for the video “What Will You Be?” showcasing the Academy and its cadets. According to its website, the Heartland Chapter recognizes,

  • MTIs mentor cadet cadre

    A group of military training instructors from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, joined cadet cadre in Jacks Valley this week as part of an Air Education and Training Command and USAFA training partnership. According to Lt. Col. Adam Larson, 322nd Training Squadron commander, the goal of this