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  • Some IDs may be invalid starting Aug 15

    Individuals will no longer be able to access Air Force installations, including the Air Force Academy, with a state-issued identification card or driver’s license from Minnesota, Missouri, Washington or American Samoa beginning Aug. 15. This new change aligns the Air Force’s installation access

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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