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  • Academy officer takes the 'LEAD,' joins Long Blue Line

    An Academy officer started her career as an enlisted Airman but thanks to a commissioning program, is now a second lieutenant serving in the Academy Admissions office where she counsels possible future officers.More than six years ago, Airman Lelia Abdulrazaq realized during a combat dining-in that

  • In-flight emergency: Cadets safely land after aircraft's radios catch fire

    Two Academy Flying Team cadets relied on their instincts and training to safely land their T-51A after its radios caught fire 500 feet in the air. On July 9, 2013, Cadet 1st Class Stefan Morell and Cadet 2nd Class James Gehring had been flying for about 90 minutes on a training sortie and were close

  • Seeing is believing at USAFA eye clinic

    (Editor's note: In the original version of this story, we incorrectly stated the Warfighter Refractive Eye Center as being part of the 10th Medical Support Squadron. The eye center's parent unit is the 10th Surgical Operations Squadron)When Charles Rose had laser eye surgery here at age 38, Academy

  • Zeroed in: USAFA sharpshooter doesn't recoil from competition

    When it comes to air rifle competition, one Academy cadet is of a vastly different caliber. After competing in the 2014 Bavarian Airgun Championships in Munich, Germany earlier this year and finishing 26th in the world, Cadet 2nd Class Meredith Carpentier has become the United States' top shooter in

  • Honor Guard service creates memorable experiences

    When Staff Sgt. Matthew Duggie was stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., more than six years ago, his supervisors "voluntold" him to join the Honor Guard there.However, by the time he finished his first funeral detail, Duggie, now the NCO-in charge of standardization, evaluation and training

  • Cadet balances academics, military roles

    If you think senior-level astronautics courses are tough, try taking one while also serving as the leader of a 4,000-person student body.Intimidating as that may sound, it didn't stop Moranda Hern from diving right in and forging a culture that emphasized both commitment to the nation and respect

  • Career reflections: Academy’s vice-commander selected for brig. gen.

    The Academy's vice commander may have filled more than his fair share of leadership positions during his lengthy career -- maintenance flight commander, wing commander, Joint Staff exercise planner, among many others -- but he's about to embark on an entirely new level of responsibility.Col. Evan