Sept. 12, 2018 Combating hearing loss on and off duty It’s a noisy world. On any given day, you can hear aircraft engines on the airfield, weapons fire, and generators at our numerous construction and repair sites here.
June 7, 2018 Hearing-aid upgrades can benefit USAFA patients Today’s technological revolution has improved how we communicate, transformed how we hear, and is a boon to the hearing impaired at the Air Force Academy. Modern upgrades in hearing aid technology have advanced and streamlined these devices and there are numerous cosmetically-appealing hearing aids
April 3, 2018 Supt.'s Corner: USAFA Class of '18 inspired by founders Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to Texas to attend Founder’s Day activities with Air Force Academy graduates, families, supporters and friends, and in the weeks to come I look forward to attending more of these events in Boston, St. Louis and California. It’s been a privilege to meet so
Feb. 15, 2018 Why diversity? A few months ago, I stood in front of more than 4,000 Air Force Academy cadets and delivered a simple message in response to a racist incident that occurred at our preparatory school: If you can’t treat someone with dignity and respect — get out.
Nov. 27, 2017 Face to Face: Facilitating the conversation with the hearing impaired If you’re familiar with the popular “Charlie Brown” TV specials, you know the sound the Peanuts characters’ teacher, Ms. Othmar, makes whenever she speaks: “Wah, wah, wah-wah-wah.” Even with the help of hearing aids, people sometimes sound like Ms. Othmar to the hearing impaired.People with hearing
Nov. 9, 2017 Air Force leaders thank veterans, Airmen for commitment to nation To the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:Since 1919, we have paused as a nation each Armistice Day to remember the service and sacrifice of the men and women who defended our way of life. This Veterans Day, we continue this worthy tradition, thanking our 22 million American veterans, including 4 million
Oct. 16, 2017 Don't be fooled: It's time for winter safety Last year, more than 58 inches of snow fell on the Air Force Academy. We all need to be ready for winter as the Front Range weather can change quickly.The most important element of safe winter driving is adjusting our driving habits to match the weather and road conditions. The No. 1 safety tip is
Sept. 1, 2017 Supt's Corner: Academy honors families, community Dear Academy friends and family,For each home football game this season we will designate a weekly theme that highlights an epitome of excellence in today’s Air Force. We celebrate these themes to honor our supporters and history, inspire conversations on our programs and people, and highlight
June 30, 2017 Fourth of July: Remembering the spirit of American boldness Two-hundred-forty-one years ago, the visionary founders of our nation began a bold experiment, pledging their lives to become champions of the cause of liberty and joining together in defiance to build the foundation for a fledgling republic. With their brave stand, they created a system of