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  • Academy educator selected to become permanent professor

    Pending Congressional confirmation later this year, the Dean of Faculty's director of staff is slated become a permanent professor.Gen. Andrew Armacost, Dean of the Faculty, announced the secretary of defense approved Col. Jennifer Alexander's nomination for permanent professor earlier this

  • CFC is in full swing

    Personnel across the Academy have been contributing to charities of their choice in support of the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign since Oct. 1.CFC keyworkers from various units here have been tracking Academy contributions, with a current total of $299,000 and 587 pledges, since Oct. 27.Last year,

  • Academy supt. inducted into Colo. Sports Hall of Fame

    Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson, Academy Superintendent, was inducted into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2014 Oct. 28 at the Broadmoor World Arena, Colorado Springs.Among her athletic accomplishments, she's the second all-time leading scorer in women's basketball here.Averaging 17.6

  • Cadets help with STEM questions on Homework Hotline

    Two Academy cadets headed to Pueblo Oct. 24 to help youngsters with their homework and answer questions about applying to the Air Force's Academy.Cadets 3rd Class Warren Metcalf and Casey Evans appeared on "Homework Hotline" on KTSC, Colorado State University-Pueblo's Public Broadcasting Service

  • Get rid of 'energy gremlins': Academy closes out Energy Action Month

    The idea of Energy Action Month evokes many thoughts and visions. From compact fluorescent light bulbs, solar panels and electric vehicles, we're surrounded by energy images and messages. At times, we heed these messages by making changes at home to conserve energy and reduce utility costs. It

  • The 5 Ws of cyber security

    The Academy is actively engaged in National Cyber Security Awareness Month, a federal event to raise cyber security awareness, but Academy Airmen can benefit by making it a year-round issue, said an Academy official.Angela Thorpe, the Academy's Information System Security manager, said Academy all

  • Falcons take down New Mexico Lobos 35-31

    A fumble recovery by Falcon cornerback Gavin McHenry during a final play free-for-all sealed a 35-31 win over the New Mexico Lobos here Oct. 18.Four quarters of action between Air Force and New Mexico was a ground war featuring option versus option rushing attacks, with only an occasional pass to

  • Prep School cadet candidates honored for achievement

    Dozens of cadet candidates at the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School were recognized for their achievements in a rope ceremony at the Academy Community Center Theater Oct. 15.Selected cadet candidates were given ropes symbolizing excellence in military training, athleticism, academics, or a