Press Releases

  • FalconLAUNCH VII rocket launch successful

    A cadet class project went into space today. Cadets launched their FalconLAUNCH VII "boosted-dart" sounding rocket at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., at 3:30 a.m. MST April 17. The FalconLAUNCH rockets are designed, built and tested by senior cadets as part of a year-long capstone course in

  • NCO charged with violations of Uniform Code of Military Justice

    A non-commissioned officer has been charged with violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and could face a general court-martial.Technical Sergeant Jeffery W. Carlson, 10th Medical Operations Squadron, was charged with three violations of Article 112a of the UCMJ for wrongful use and

  • Academy Faculty Forum to host debate on religion in military

    The Academy Faculty Forum will host a debate on the proper role of religion in the military in Arnold Hall theater Tuesday, April 24, at 5 p.m.Addressing the question, "What is the appropriate balance between religious freedom and official neutrality in the military?", the participants in the debate

  • USAFA competes in NSA cyber defense exercise

    The Air Force Academy will compete in the 7th Annual National Security Agency Cyber Defense exercise April 16-20.The cadets will participate in the exercise here in concert with the NSA's Maryland headquarters and the nation's other military service academies.The Cyber Defense Exercise serves as a

  • Academy orients Class of 2011 appointees

    The Academy will conduct an orientation for the Academy's Class of 2011 appointees April 16 - 17.Appointees are high school students who have been granted an appointment to the Academy to become future cadets. The appointee orientation is designed to introduce Academy life to potential cadets to