8 Mar 2019

Cadets grab attention on world-wide debate stage

Two senior cadets have made a name for themselves and the Air Force Academy on the global forensics competition circuit.

28 Feb 2019

Navigating back from suicide: Air Force Academy provides assistance to survivors

The Air Force conducts a comprehensive suicide prevention campaign.

20 Feb 2019

Air Force Academy celebrates African-American History Month

February is African-American History Month across the Defense Department, and Total Force Airmen at the Air Force Academy have come together to remember and commemorate the history and sacrifice of African-American Airmen.

18 Dec 2018

Freshman cadet says challenges led to deeper commitment to Air Force Academy

It takes a lot to get admitted to the Air Force Academy but it took a lot more for Cadet 4th Class Josh Payton of Cadet Squadron 13.

17 Dec 2018

Brain surgery to bear hugs: One wounded warrior’s story

Born with a birth defect causing seizures, battling anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, and facing divorce and separation from a child, can be a lot for anyone to handle, but with a community of support things can get better. For retired Air Force Capt. Rob Hufford, no statement could ring truer. From an all-time low to bearhugging England’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, while in Australia to compete in the Invictus Games, things are looking up for Hufford.

20 Nov 2018

Cadet wins 1st place at Fort Collins equestrian show

An Air Force Academy cadet won first place at the Sunrise Farms Equine Show in Fort Collins, Oct. 27, notching her first victory after little more than a year of riding.

9 Nov 2018

High altitude responsibilities: Col. Cantwell reports on first 4 months as Academy’s vice superintendent

Col. Houston Cantwell is the vice superintendent of the Air Force Academy. He's a combat pilot, a family man, an athlete, and a senior leader who takes pride in helping develop innovative leaders of character at the Academy.

31 Oct 2018

Air Force Academy Prep School's vice commander says cadet candidate experience can lead to success

After 22 years of military service, Lt. Col. Calvin Daniels still prepares his uniform on Friday night for Monday morning. He likes to start the week with his best foot forward.

30 Oct 2018

Cadet for a day Ryleigh reports for duty

Ryleigh Messmer is a curious, rambunctious eight-year-old living with cystic fibrosis. The Air Force Academy, through a partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, hosted her and her family for a day of fun and learning Oct. 26.

26 Oct 2018

Boxing lessons for the cyber realm

When Col. Jaak Tarien graduated from the U.S. States Air Force Academy as a member of the Class of 1998, he never envisioned becoming a world-renowned expert on cyber security.