Academy athletic director changes retirement date Published Oct. 9, 2014 U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson announced Oct. 8 that Academy's Athletic Director Dr. Hans Mueh will retire in January. Mueh had previously announced he would retire in June, at the end of his current contract. "Dr Mueh is an honored combat veteran who has served his nation for 50-plus years, 38 of which have been at our great Academy," Johnson said. "We are indebted to him for his faithful service and unwavering commitment." Mueh said several factors influenced his decision. "It has been my incredible honor to serve as the Academy's athletic director for the past nine years, to be associated with this amazing institution for 38 years, and I am extremely thankful for my time here," he said. "Following on the heels of an incredible football victory over Navy, I was able to reflect on my time as the athletic director and my service in our nation's Air Force and here at the Academy. Upon reflecting, it looks like the hiring process will work as planned, so I feel that with the impending hire of our new athletic director, it would be best for the Academy, for the new athletic director and for my family that I retire in January." The hiring process for a new athletic director is current underway at the Academy and a selection may be made in December. The incumbent athletic director could start early next year. Visit www.goairforcefalcons.com/genrel/mueh_drhans00.html for more information.