Commander-In-Chief's Trophy returns to the Academy Published Nov. 20, 2014 U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Cadet 3rd Class Aubrey McCabe, Cadet Squadron 10, and Cadet 4th Class Levi Sylvester, CS 08, look at the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy here. The Academy was awarded the trophy when it beat Army 23-6 Nov.1. The trophy represents the institutional pride shared by Academy cadets and staff. It's awarded to each season's winner of the American college football triangular series among the service academies. Unless a tie occurs, the award is shared, but the previous winner retains possession of the trophy. The trophy is scheduled to be seen at various locations throughout the Academy during the coming months.