Commentaries

  • The Essence of USAFA: Focusing on air, space, cyberspace

    U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Editor's note: This is part two of an eight-part series detailing the essence of the Academy. The Air Force Mission is to "Fly, Fight and Win...in Air, Space and Cyberspace." For some, that mission alone is enough to take up a profession of arms unlike any other in

  • Academy research: Be prepared when opportunity knocks

    Eight-hundred fifty-seven days, 9 hours, 17 minutes and 48 seconds from writing this, a 9.58-second opportunity will knock as summer Olympic track and field events kick-off in Rio de Janeiro and Olympic medal contenders are determined not to let the opportunity slip by. The mental, physical and

  • The Essence of USAFA: Cadet-led committee governs Honor Code process

    U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Editor's note: This is part one of an eight-part series detailing the essence of the Academy."We will not lie, steal or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does." Those words comprise the Air Force Academy's Honor Code, a cornerstone of character and leadership

  • The 'dearness' of USAFA

    Recently, our Superintendent issued a challenge for the USAFA community to collectively own a strong culture of commitment and climate of respect for all. Citing American Revolutionary Thomas Paine, Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson implored us to "personally invest in and own" the Academy's dear mission

  • Say 'no' to distracted driving

    Hitting the road may be part of the American experience, but due to the advent of cell phones and social media during the last 20 years, driving has become far more dangerous.This is why the Air Force's Academy has joined with the National Safety Council to promote National Distracted Driving

  • A heritage of success

    Congratulations to the U.S. Air Force Academy on your 60th anniversary from the Academy's Association of Graduates. During those 60 years, the Academy has become one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in the entire world.It's easy to say our Academy is a great institution, but

  • Living up to a legacy of excellence

    To a cadet born in 1991, 60 years doesn't mean a whole lot. To a "firstie" about to commission into the world's greatest Air Force, words such as "final exams" and "graduation" hold much more meaning. The daily regime of the Academy sometimes overshadows that our institution is now a

  • Academy stays on the 'cutting edge'

    I am proud to be a part of the Air Force Academy team as we collectively celebrate the 60th Anniversary of this incredible institution. As I reflect on our six decades of existence and success in developing future leaders for our military and our nation, I am also extremely optimistic about the

  • Athletic director reflects on 60 years at the Academy

    As I reflect on 60 years of history for our still-young Air Force Academy, I've come to grips with the realization that I've been associated with the Academy in some capacity for 42 of those 60 years. It's hard to believe it's been 52 years since I stepped off a bus from Denver and started a journey