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  • 2 cadets place in top 3 at speech contest

    Two Japanese-language cadets at the Air Force Academy won prizes at a collegiate speech contest Nov 7.Cadet 4th Class Esther Kim's "I love Anime!" presentation took second place and Cadet 4th Class Christine Lew's "Origami" presentation took third place at the Colorado-Wyoming Japanese Speech

  • Academy superintendent recognizes 10th CES firefighters

    Air Force Academy firefighters were recognized by the installation's top officer for their efforts during a national firefighting competition Nov. 30.Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson, the Academy superintendent, visited Fire Station 1 on Pine Drive to congratulate Defense Department firefighters Ken

  • City presents Cadet Dylewski with Spirit of the Springs Award

    Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers visited the Air Force Academy Dec. 1 to present the Spirit of the Springs Award to Cadet 1st Class Christopher Dylewski, a cadet athlete, for his longstanding support of his hometown.The annual city award recognizes volunteer activities or achievements that bring

  • Cadet researchers take a 'front seat' to improve pilot training

    Cadet researchers at the Air Force Academy are studying the latest technology in motion-cueing seats to improve pilot training.As a result of a Cooperative Research and Development agreement with ACME-Worldwide Enterprises, the Warfighter Effectiveness Research Center at the Academy was given a

  • Public invited to Academy holiday concerts

    The Air Force Academy's Cadet Chorale will host their annual Christmas concert at 2 p.m., Dec. 5. The Academy's Cadet Chapel Choirs and Orchestra will perform at 2 p.m., Dec. 6.These free events will take place in the Cadet Chapel. Tickets are not required.   The Cadet Chorale will be joined by

  • Air Force earns spot in Mountain West championship game

    Air Force will for the Mountain West Championship against West Division champions San Diego State Dec. 5.The Falcons clinched a spot in the 2015 Sports Authority Mountain West Football Championship when they defeated Boise State 37-30 Nov. 20 and with Colorado State's 28-21 win over New Mexico, Nov.

  • Wings of Blue wins big at national skydiving championship

    Wings of Blue, the Air Force parachute team, won 19 medals at the U.S. Parachuting Association National Skydiving Championships in Eloy, Arizona, Oct. 22-31.The team earned gold in the intermediate eight-way and advanced four-way formation skydiving competitions, and bronze in the intermediate

  • Medical care: What's the best option?

    Along with knowing your medical history and the nature of military life, the 10th Medical Group is a certified Patient-Centered Medical Home clinic. We're the best option for your healthcare needs but you might occasionally need primary care outside of normal duty hours. As a Tricare beneficiary,

  • Academy children honored as Home Front Heroes

    The Academy recognized 14 young heroes in a ceremony Nov. 13.Home Front Heroes is a recognition ceremony hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center for Air Force Academy deployed members' children, to recognize the sacrifices and triumphs of military children during their parent's

  • Air Force edges Utah State 35-28 with 4th quarter defensive stand

    Falcon safety Weston Steelhammer's fourth quarter pass deflection in the end zone secured a 35-28 Air Force win over Utah State, Nov. 14 at Falcon Stadium, keeping Air Force undefeated at home for the second straight year.The Aggies drove to the Falcons 11-yard line but the Falcons stayed strong.