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  • Academy's command chief: All Airmen critical in producing lieutenants

    Every day at the Academy, more than 1,000 enlisted Airmen play a direct role in preparing thousands of cadets to be exceptional leaders for the Air Force and the nation, said the Academy's top NCO.From the Academy Military Training NCOs who guide and mentor cadets to the NCOs involved with the

  • Academy focuses on suicide prevention

    The Air Force's Academy is committed today to building a community that recognizes Airmen in distress and intervenes appropriately to provide resources, the Commandant Issues Team director said. Knowing Airmen with strong mental, physical, social and spiritual fitness have the ability to withstand,

  • All fired up: Academy's combat arms instructors aim to train

    The six combat arms instructors at the Academy's shooting range have their weapons knowledge down to a science - lock stock and barrel.Running a range seven days a week and training approximately 10,000 people a year, these 10th Security Forces Squadron experts do more than just teach Airmen and

  • Academy's soaring program carries long-term benefits

    Ask most pilots how they feel about landing an aircraft with no engine, and you might get some dirty looks, but cadet instructor pilots in the Air Force Academy's soaring airmanship program take it in stride.Experienced cadets make decisions every day about ensuring student pilots' safety, meeting

  • Freshman receives national award from Civil Air Patrol

    It's a bit easier to spot Cadet 4th Class Sara Fishbein these days: She's the one with a brand new feather in her cap.The Civil Air Patrol recently named Fishbein, a native of Dayton, Ohio, the top CAP cadet in the nation."I found out during Basic (Cadet Training)," Fishbein said. "I found out as

  • Enlisted experience helps cadet on her Academy journey

    Each summer at the Academy, a new group of basic cadets march in formation for nearly eight miles from the Terrazzo to Jacks Valley.There, for nearly two weeks, they endure rigorous training and learn to survive and operate as a team in a field environment. For most cadets, this represents their

  • Academy cadet repeats as USA Rugby all-American

    One Academy rugby player continues to grab the national spotlight for his performance on the field. For the second straight year, Cadet 1st Class Jackson Bristol has been named a USA Rugby Collegiate All-American for 2013, and was featured in Rugby Magazine's 2013 Men's Collegiate All-Americans list

  • Academy fights 'the good fight' against sexual assault

    The men and women of the U.S. Air Force Academy have committed themselves at every level to eradicating sexual assault, creating a climate that fosters respect for human dignity, and producing lieutenants committed to building a culture of respect and professionalism across the Air Force. "Sexual