Press Releases

Dec. 9, 2025
Academy Cadet awarded post-graduate Marshall Scholarship

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Mark Tang, Class of 2026, has been awarded the highly competitive Marshall Scholarship. Upon his graduation this May, Tang will commission into the U.S. Space Force, making him the Academy’s first Space Force Marshall Scholar.
Dec. 5, 2025
U.S. Air Force Academy releases “2025 in Review”

The U.S. Air Force Academy released its 2025 in Review, showcasing significant achievements in its mission to forge leaders of character who are prepared to lead in air, space and cyberspace. The review, authored by U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, underscores the
Nov. 19, 2025
Academy opens doors for annual holiday concerts for the first time

For the first time, the Academy is bringing its cherished annual holiday concerts “home,” inviting the local community to join us for a night of holiday music and festive fun.The Academy Band’s annual holiday concert, “Holly & Ivy,” will be performed on Dec. 3, 4, and 9 in Arnold Hall Theatre. The
Nov. 18, 2025
Air Force Academy cadets achieve academic excellence, earning Rhodes Scholarships

Two U.S. Air Force Academy cadets earned one of the oldest and most prestigious academic honors in America by being named the Academy’s Rhodes Scholars.Cadets First Class Robert J. Miller and Anirvin Puttur are among 32 Americans that will attend the fully funded postgraduate program in the United
Oct. 22, 2025
Academy Gate Support paused—Expect Delays when Entering the Installation

Due to the government shutdown, the U.S. Air Force Academy will be pausing its Gate Support Program beginning Oct. 23, 2025, until further notice.
Sept. 22, 2025
Academy Welcomes Visiting Aircraft, Expects Increased Noise this Week

Beginning Saturday, Sept. 20 through Sept. 27, there will be an increase in aircraft noise around the U.S. Air Force Academy from flyovers.
Sept. 11, 2025
Cadets Honor the Fallen with Remembrance Run

On Thursday, the U.S. Air Force Academy will honor those who lost their lives on and after September 11, 2001, with a memorial ceremony and a 19-hour cadet remembrance run around the Terrazzo.
Aug. 21, 2025
Academy hosts wildfire-and-flood tabletop exercise with regional partners

The U.S. Air Force Academy today hosted a wildfire-and-flood tabletop exercise with local, state and federal partners to strengthen joint readiness and coordination for large-scale emergencies affecting the installation and surrounding communities.
April 24, 2025
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will open Madera Cyber Innovation Center

The Madera Cyber Innovation Center will officially open during a ribbon cutting ceremony on the U.S. Air Force Academy, beginning at 2 p.m. Friday, April 25.
April 22, 2025
U.S. Air Force Academy Distinguished Service Award nominees announced

The U.S. Air Force Academy announces the next recipients of the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Distinguished Service Award, John Martinson and Randy Helms.