Commentaries

  • Thanks, USAFA!

    Teammates, I wanted to take a moment to send you a great big "thank you" for all your work these last couple weeks. I visited with multiple senior leaders on base last week and to a person they had nothing but great things to say about their stay at the Academy. They were impressed by every facet of

  • To stay or go: Domestic violence is inexcusable, complex

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The subject of domestic violence has drawn the attention of millions after a video recently surfaced showing Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice assaulting his then-fiancée, Janay Palmer Rice.The video shows the couple arguing in an elevator, followed

  • The U.S. Air Force Academy: A call to the future

    The U.S Air Force Academy celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, coinciding with the 67th Anniversary of the Air Force. It's remarkable to think how quickly the Academy was established after the Air Force's founding. In less than a decade, Air Force leaders, with the support of  President Dwight

  • Not Just another survey: Chief of staff on RAND survey

    Many of you have recently been invited to participate in the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study. This Web-based survey assesses your recent experiences with military workplace relations, professionalism and personal safety. It's not just another survey. This one is part of our newly designed,

  • The roots of research

    Two patent licensing agreements, eight invention disclosures and one partnership intermediary agreement. This represents the roots of the Office of Research's technology transfer program - roots serving as a strong foundation for larger victories in the future.The Office of Research here has always

  • Academy rolls out red carpet for Parents’ Weekend

    Welcome to Parents' Weekend! This is an exciting time, whether you're supporting your Doolies for your first Parents' Weekend, or sharing in the joy as you watch your firsties stretch their wings as leaders. This weekend, the men and women of the Air Force Academy team will welcome 8,000-to-10,000

  • Living to inspire

    You never know when you are going to make a positive impact on someone's life and provide inspiration. Do you have what it takes to inspire others?Last spring, I was in a restaurant with my brother, on one of my first outings since leaving the hospital after multiple strokes. Wearing Air Force gear,

  • Academic year to feature new staff, updated program

    Welcome back! It was a busy summer across the Academy and on the hill. Cadets and faculty immersed in leadership training programs, traveled across the globe and participated in summer classes. Our faculty has also been working on cutting-edge research, presenting their work at academic conferences