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  • 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

  • Award winning vocalist changes tempo to follow an Air Force beat

    Airman 1st Class Jamie Teachenor, U.S. Air Force Academy Band and Wild Blue Country lead vocalist, decided to make his move to the Air Force Academy Band after years of writing and singing in award-winning songs. Now, he sets his sights on combining his past experiences with his current duties.

  • USAFA first responders save life at county fair

    Two first responders stationed here saved the life of a lightning strike victim at the El Paso County fair July 19. Andrea Caraway and Tommy Disario, both fire inspectors for the 10th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services flight, volunteered to work at the fair’s medical tent as part