26 Feb 2021

Celebrating Black History Month: Cadet is inspired by family, faith

The Air Force Academy celebrates Black History Month.

24 Feb 2021

Celebrating Black History Month: The weight of my culture

I once thought the Air Force Academy would only be a part of my daydreams. I came here from a civilian college in Belleville, Illinois where I felt right at home working with kids from the most dangerous city in the U.S. I thought the Academy could not accommodate the weight of my culture and experiences. In some ways, it can't – but it tries.

12 Feb 2021

Celebrating Black History Month: Shaping the path for a better future

The Air Force Academy celebrates Black History Month.

8 Feb 2021

Celebrating Black History Month: Inspiring a better, more inclusive America

An air officer commanding at the Air Force Academy speaks out on Black History Month and her experiences as a woman and leader to inspire a better and more inclusive America.

2 Feb 2021

Celebrating Black History Month: Appreciating differences, celebrating similarities

A senior cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy says the collective diversity of the Academy and the U.S. makes our “ordinary extraordinary.”

25 Sep 2020

A dream come true

Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, the superintendent of the Air Force Academy releases a thank you note to the community.

3 Jun 2020

"We can do better": Air Force's top enlisted leader speaks out on racial disparity

While we can’t change the world, we can change the communities we live in and more importantly, those where our Airmen strive to be seen, heard, and treated as human beings.

3 Apr 2020

'We've got this': Cadet Wing commander thanks parents, grads

AF Academy Cadet Wing commander reaches out to graduate community and parents,

16 Sep 2019

‘Reaching out is invaluable’: All Airmen have role in preventing suicide

Preventing suicide starts with concern, reaching out.

10 Jul 2019

AF Academy cadets teach their vice superintendent how to freefall

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- "Stand in the door!”Never before had four words caused such extreme personal anxiety.Circling above the Air Force Academy in the back of our trusty Twin Otter aircraft at 4,500 feet, I sat shoulder-to-shoulder in nervous anticipation with seven cadets. A warmer day than usual, sweat covered our faces. Maybe nerves