U.S. Air Force Academy News

July 27, 2016
Cadets team with Forest Service to design, build bridge in White River National Forest

An Academy class project was completed July 24 with the installation of a pedestrian trail bridge in the Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness in the White River National Forest by cadets, an Academy professor and staff from the U.S. Forest Service. The Academy’s Department of Civil and Environmental
Feb. 23, 2015
Scouts 'plug in' to learning at CS 17 event

Cadets in Cadet Squadron 17 held a workshop Feb. 7 to help about three dozen Boy Scouts earn merit badges for electricity.Cadet 3rd Class Christopher Beck coordinated the event, with help from other cadets within the squadron and faculty members from the Electrical and Computer Engineering
Oct. 29, 2014
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
Oct. 28, 2014
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
Aug. 28, 2014
Children learn about science, technology, engineering, math at Peterson festival

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math projects brought hundreds of kids to Peterson Air and Space Museum for STEM Rocks! Aug. 23.Nearly 30 booths offered a wide variety of hands-on STEM activities, such as piloting a robot and launching homemade rockets.Army Staff Sgt. J.D. Seamons brought his
Aug. 19, 2014
Fire Dept. open house draws hundreds

How many firefighters does it take to open a car like a tin can?The answer is four, but if you checked out the Air Force Academy Fire Department's Aug. 16 open house, you already knew that.About 800 people attended this year's open house, which included a vehicle extrication demo by 10th Civil
Aug. 19, 2014
Two grads returning to the Academy, performing with Tops in Blue Aug. 21

Two Academy graduates return here as Tops in Blue performers at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 21 in Arnold Hall.Tops in Blue is the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase, highlighting the "best of the best" performers throughout the Air Force. The Tops in Blue 60th Anniversary performance, "Family
Aug. 18, 2014
Healthcare at a high cost: Stand-alone emergency rooms not TRICARE authorized

TRICARE beneficiaries need to pay close attention to their facility of choice when en route for emergency care. Despite newer and closer emergency rooms surfacing throughout Colorado Springs, not all are affiliated with a hospital, therefore could increase a patient's ER bill by thousands of
Aug. 11, 2014
Falcon football holds Fan Day

Falcon football fans got the opportunity to get up close and personal with the team during the seventh annual Falcon Football Fan Day Aug. 9 at Falcon Stadium.Approximately 2,000 fans came out to watch the team practice and interact with the team."Fan Day is a community event that Air Force football
Aug. 6, 2014
Wounded warriors train for games at USAFA

Over 60 wounded veterans from across the country participated in the final Warrior and Invictus Games training camp here Aug. 3-7 to prepare for the fall games, motivate others and take a healthy step toward recovery.The athletes competed in track and field, basketball, volleyball, swimming,