2 Aug 2019

Academy hosts first-ever convocation ceremony

For the first time in university history, the Air Force Academy held a convocation ceremony Aug. 2, welcoming the incoming cadets from the Class of 2023. Much like how graduation marks the end of the academic year, convocation is an academic ceremony to mark the beginning of the academic year and the collegiate careers of the Academy’s newest cadets.

1 Aug 2019

Academy cadets’ invention to support battlefield Airmen awarded patents

Looking for a challenge? Try coming up with a 100 different ways to get a battlefield Airman loaded with gear from a hovering aircraft to the ground — quickly and safely.

31 Jul 2019

Basic cadets march back from Jacks Valley with Academy graduates

Basic cadets from the Class of 2023 marched back from Jacks Valley to the main Academy campus today after completing field training.

31 Jul 2019

Academy plays central role in developing tomorrow’s STEM leaders

A recent article in Forbes noted the highest percentage of CEOs with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) degrees aren’t who the reader might expect: four star generals in the military.

26 Jul 2019

Extreme temperatures, afternoon storms drive change to Academy summer flying hours

Several extreme high temperature days along with unforeseen severe weather events throughout July forced the U.S. Air Force Academy to close its airfield on several occasions. The cancelled flying hours resulted in a significant loss of required training during the nine-week summer flying program, which began June 4.

22 Jul 2019

USAFA to hold open house to share AICUZ study results

The U.S. Air Force Academy will host a public release open house to share the recommendations of its recent Air Installations Compatibility Use Zones (AICUZ) study at the Pikes Peak Library District East Library on July 24, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

22 Jul 2019

AF Academy’s 118 new instructors start teaching cadets Aug. 8

Air Force Academy's new instructors to aid in accomplishing institutional outcomes.

19 Jul 2019

USA Cycling championship to significantly impact traffic

On Aug. 9-10, USA Cycling will be hosting a Masters Road National Championship on base.  As depicted in the attachment, the race course includes sections of Stadium Blvd, Pine Dr, Interior Dr, Cross Dr, Parade Loop and North Gate Blvd.

18 Jul 2019

AF Academy NCOs selected for technical sergeant promotion

Air Force releases E-6 promotion list.

18 Jul 2019

Operations Air Force: Cadets volunteer at equine therapy center

The Air Force Academy's Operations Air Force program takers cadets to Ohio.