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  • 10th ABW celebrates 30 years of excellence at the Academy

    This year marks the 30th anniversary of the 10th Air Base Wing’s activation at the U.S. Air Force Academy, celebrating decades of service, support, and excellence in preparing the next generation of military leaders for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.

  • 2024 Outstanding Airmen of the Year visit the Academy

    The U.S. Air Force Academy recently welcomed the 2024 Outstanding Airmen of the Year (OAY) for a three-day visit from Oct. 23-25, providing cadets an invaluable opportunity to engage with the Air Force’s top enlisted members ahead of the 2025 National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS).

  • Academy hosts U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force civic leaders

    Twenty-one Department of the Air Force civic leaders visited the Academy, October 23, 2024. During the tour, they learned more about cadet academics, leadership programs and cutting-edge facilities to equip future officers for success in their future careers.

  • Air Force Gunners Association honors Vietnam War Hero

    The Air Force Gunners Association (AFGA) dedicated a plaque in honor of Airman 1st Class Albert Moore, a Vietnam War hero and B-52 tail gunner during a ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Oct. 11, 2024. The ceremony paid tribute to Moore’s bravery during a Christmas Eve mission in 1972, where he

  • Academy recognizes Fire Prevention Week

    The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Fire Prevention Team hosted various events across the Academy in recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12.This year’s theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you,” emphasizes the importance of having functional smoke alarms in residential homes.

  • Academy NCO named NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award recipient

    Tech. Sgt. Toneda Randle, Military and Family Readiness NCO at the U.S. Air Force Academy has been named the NAACP Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award recipient. This award recognizes her exceptional commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and advocating for civil rights within the U.S.

  • Avionics NCO trades stripes for cadet education

    A checklist that then-Senior Airman Caden Soper wrote during his first U.S. Air Force assignment outlined the steps necessary to accomplish his long-term goal — an Academy appointment.In 2022, Soper first visited the U.S. Air Force Academy during the National Character and Leadership Symposium as