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  • 10 things you didn't know about: Nathan Walker

    If you followed Falcon Football this year, you know about senior fullback Nathan Walker, who stepped up this season to fill the shoes of injured fullback Jared Tew. Cadet Walker, a native of Colorado Springs, Colo., got the start after Tew broke his fibula in the San Diego State game Oct. 16. In the

  • Cadets spread good words, good will at school for deaf, blind

    Cadet 2nd Class Zach Barrington's recent work in the recording studio sounded double-platinum to his loyal listeners.But Cadet Barrington wasn't laying down tracks for any record label or future iTunes selection. He was lending his voice to audio books destined for children at the Colorado School

  • 10 things you didn't know about: Cadet 1st Class Caroline Kurtz

    Cadet 1st Class Caroline Kurtz plays for the Air Force Women's Volleyball team. She has been the Academy's athlete of the week twice this semester, and in October she was named a Mountain West Conference athlete of the week. Air Force Volleyball is 1-13 on the season with two matches remaining. They

  • Academy grad, wingman prepare for Antarctic climb

    An Air Force Academy graduate is one of two Airmen assigned to Hurlburt Field, Fla., who are putting the 1st Special Operations Wing motto to the test.While most of their friends and colleagues are indulging in the family, food and football of the Thanksgiving holiday, 2001 Academy graduate Capt.

  • AFA cadet to receive prestigious JROTC award

    Cadet 4th Class Adam McMurray generates headlines just by being himself.After leaving for the Academy and Basic Cadet Training this summer, he learned he would receive the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement. This decoration is awarded to both college and high school students and is the

  • Denver archbishop speaks with Catholic cadets

    The head of the Catholic Church's Denver archdiocese visited the Air Force Academy Oct. 25 to speak with some of the Academy's Catholic cadets.Archbishop Charles Chaput discussed military service as a vocation and how traditional Christian knighthood concepts apply to the present-day military."I'm

  • Artists get creative at Nov. 3 show

    There's just something about the Air Force Academy that nurtures people's flare for the creative.Anyone who thinks otherwise just needed to drop by the Milazzo Center Nov. 3 for the Academy's Artist, Craftsman and Photography Show.Savory refreshments and scintillating artwork awaited visitors, and

  • Cadets 'Give!' back to local nonprofits

    Nearly 80 cadets brainstormed with 40 local nonprofit organizations as part of the Give! 2010 campaign Wednesday in Arnold Hall here.Give! 2010 is a philanthropic campaign that helps local nonprofit organizations get some much needed money and publicity."We wanted to give back to the community and

  • Cadet Interfaith Council promotes discourse, understanding

    If you've ever heard the saying, "Never discuss religion or politics in polite company," you probably already know why: either topic can transform ordinary conversation into a verbal sparring contest or even a brawl. However, a group of about 20 cadets here wants to make sure people feel safe

  • Schriever officer's daughter enjoys cadet experience

    With apologies to Neil Diamond, the Air Force Academy was one sweet place for Caroline.That would be 11-year-old Caroline Stratton, the Make-a-Wish Foundation's latest Cadet for a Day. She and her family made the short trek from their home on base, and an Academy entourage escorted her on a