News

  • Academy releases 2012 research report

    The Air Force Academy released its 2012 research report Oct. 8, outlining the Academy's 18 research centers, two Air Force institutes and a program valued at nearly $60 million.The report includes features on mission-related efforts including the Center for Character and Leadership Development and

  • Academy cyber competition team takes 1st at NYU event

    The Air Force Academy's Cyber Competition Team placed first of 331 undergraduate teams from the United States and Canada in the New York Polytechnic Cyber Security Awareness Week Capture the Flag competition held Sept. 28-30, NYU Poly announced Oct. 10.The Academy's team placed eighth among all

  • AF running back Getz added to Doak Walker Award watch list

    Air Force senior Cody Getz has been added to the watch list for the Doak Walker Award, which is presented annually to the nation's top college running back.Getz leads the nation in rushing with a 177.4 per-game average and is the first Falcon in school history to record three 200-plus yard rushing

  • Academy cadets to conduct 'Flightline of the Future' research

    The Academy's dean of the faculty signed a cooperative research and development agreement with officials from Lockheed Martin Sept. 26 for a "Flightline of the Future" initiative and three other research-related projects.The Flightline of the Future program, a partnership between Lockheed Martin and

  • Navy torpedoes Falcons, 28-21, in OT

    Three fumbles and two missed field goals cost Air Force the win, and likely the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy, in a 28-21 overtime loss to Navy at Falcon Stadium Oct. 6.Navy captured the momentum in the second quarter, forcing three turnovers on three successive Air Force drives, and never gave

  • Academy hosts 50th Forensics Classic

    The Air Force Academy held its 50th Forensics Classic Sept. 22, incorporating nearly 300 competitors from 29 colleges in 18 states who competed in all 11 American Forensics Association individual events and three other debates.The Academy's forensics tournament is one of the few collegiate debate

  • No need for speed

    Driving on the Academy in the morning may have become more congested, but that's no reason to get caught driving over the speed limit, according to one base official.Lately, speeding has become more of a problem, according to Master Sgt. Ryan Tanner, 10th Security Forces Squadron operations

  • Aircraft, hangar damaged in airfield mishap

    A T-53 Kadet 2 (Cirrus SR 20) aircraft was damaged when it crashed into a hangar upon landing at the Air Force Academy Airfield Oct. 1 at about 5:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Neither of the two crewmembers aboard suffered apparent injuries.The hangar was damaged in addition to the aircraft.The

  • Academy identifies cadet who died Sept. 28

    Air Force Academy officials identified Oct. 1 the cadet who died Sept. 28 as Cadet 1st Class Matthew Patrick, 22, of Dallas.Patrick was found unconscious and transported to Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, where he was pronounced dead.He was an aeronautical engineering major. He is survived by

  • Academy cadet dies

    An Air Force Academy cadet died here Sept. 28, officials announced.The cadet, whose identity is being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification, was found unconscious the morning of Sept. 28 and transported to Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, where the cadet was pronounced