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  • Front Range bases to honor retirees

    Sir Isaac Newton told a fellow scientist in a letter that if he could see farther, it's because he was "standing on the shoulders of giants."Organizers of the Retiree Appreciation Day, scheduled for July 24 in Arnold Hall here, know what Newton had in mind. Like him, they say, they also stand on the

  • Board of Visitors members gain perspectives on Airmanship

    Retired Col. Sue Ross and a cadet pilot soared through the blue skies above the Air Force Academy Saturday, practicing stall avoidance maneuvers and pulling Gs with only the sound of the wind against their glider to accompany them. Elsewhere, A.J. Scribante and a tandem jumper stepped out of a UV-18

  • Cadets rescue injured hiker on Pikes Peak

    When two cadets from the Air Force Academy decided to hike Pikes Peak July 17, "become heroes" was not on the itinerary. But by the time they reached the 14,110-foot summit -- carrying a hiker who had broken her foot two miles from the top -- they had at least one person's heartfelt gratitude.Cadets

  • Changes in the air for KAFA FM

    Big things are in the works for the Air Force Academy radio station, KAFA 97.7 FM.For one, a request for an increase in wattage is in the pipeline and appears likely to be approved. That would boost the station's power from 20 watts to 100 watts, which is what its current license allows."KAFA is

  • Commandant assignment 'a dream come true' for 1986 graduate

    A 1986 Air Force Academy graduate and B-1 Lancer pilot with more than 4,200 flight hours assumed command of the Academy's Cadet Wing in a ceremony July 9.Brig. Gen. Richard Clark succeeds Brig. Gen. Sam Cox, who has been selected for reassignment as commander of Air Mobility Command's 618th Tanker

  • Superintendent participates in Biennial of the Americas roundtable

    Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould took part in a 12-person roundtable discussion on education during the Biennial of the Americas summit in Denver July 6.The discussion focused on how to narrow the achievement gap for minorities throughout the Western Hemisphere.Other participants

  • Academy to host July 4 celebration for community

    The Air Force Academy will offer family-oriented games, music and fireworks to the Colorado Springs community as part of Independence Day celebrations July 4.The show, which is free and open to the public, starts at the Academy's athletic fields at 4 p.m. July 4.The Colorado Springs Philharmonic

  • Academy seeks to balance progress, preservation

    The Academy hosted an inaugural government-to-government Native American consultation visit June 8-9, marking the first time the installation has engaged in dialogue with federally-recognized Native American tribes regarding the preservationand protection of cultural resources located here.The

  • Academy NCO recognized as 386th AEW 'Rock Solid Warrior'

    The NCO in charge of customer service for the Academy's Department of Personnel was named the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing's "Rock Solid Warrior" for the week of May 17-21.Tech. Sgt. Leonida Dotson is deployed to the 586th Air Expeditionary Group, Task Force Gateway, as the NCOIC of intra-theater

  • Joint Chiefs chairman delivers Academy commencement

    The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff delivered the commencement for Graduation 2010 in Falcon Stadium before a reported crowd of 29,682 here May 26.Navy Adm. Mike Mullen is the first Joint Chiefs chairman to speak at an Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in the Academy's 55-year history."Let