U.S. Air Force Academy News

Oct. 3, 2024
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.
Oct. 1, 2024
Suicide Prevention Month: Support is within reach at the Academy

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Academy leaders are reminding cadets, faculty, staff and family members to take care of their mental health and recognize signs of distress and hopelessness in others.
Sept. 19, 2024
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
Sept. 9, 2024
Miss America's Favorite Day in the Air Force

Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, describes why graduating from the United States Air Force Academy meant so much to her.
Aug. 6, 2024
Through six decades, Wakin blazed trails at Academy

Retired Brig. Gen. Malham M. Wakin’s teaching career at the Academy spanned almost 60 years.
Aug. 2, 2024
Bauernfeind assumes role as 22nd Academy superintendent

Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind officially assumed his role as U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent during an assumption of command ceremony.
June 1, 2024
Academy superintendent retires after 38 years of service

The retirement of U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, marking the end of his 38 years of service, was commemorated in a ceremony held at Falcon Stadium here on May 31, 2024.
May 30, 2024
Vice President Harris congratulates Class of ‘24

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to graduating cadets about the importance of their new role as leaders in the world’s greatest military.
May 29, 2024
Chief of Space Operations hosts patch presentation ceremony

U.S. Air Force Academy’s newest U.S. Space Force graduates earn their patch in a ceremony hosted by the chief of space operations
May 29, 2024
Department of the Air Force assigns new vice superintendent

The Secretary of the Air Force has named Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman as the next U.S. Air Force Academy vice superintendent