Press Releases

  • Aerial demonstration approved for graduation events

    This year's Academy graduation week events will include flyover performances of historical U.S. military aircraft, provided by privately owned aerial demonstration teams, according to Academy officials.More than a dozen pilots from multiple teams will volunteer their time to fly vintage aircraft

  • First African-American Academy grad passes away

    The first African-American to graduate from the Air Force Academy passed away today at his home in Lolo, Mont.Charles Vernon Bush, Class of 1963, entered the Academy with his two African-American classmates, reporting as a cadet in June 1959. He distinguished himself as a squadron commander, a

  • ESPN SportsNation to broadcast from Academy

    ESPN's SportsNation, with hosts Charissa Thompson and Marcellus Wiley, is coming to the Air Force Academy Thursday, Nov. 8, from 3 to 4 p.m. MT. The show will broadcast live on the Terrazzo, near Mitchell Hall and Spirit Hill. Cadets, permanent party and staff with proxy cards are permitted to watch

  • Academy's engineering program 4th among undergraduate schools -- US News

    U.S. News & World Report released its 2013 Best Colleges rankings today, listing the Air Force Academy among the best in the nation in several categories.The Air Force Academy tied the U.S. Naval Academy as the No. 4 top undergraduate engineering program in the nation. Several Air Force Academy

  • Cadet triathletes tackle IronMan

    The Cadet Triathlon Team marks its 100th IronMan triathlon Sunday when Cadet 2nd Class Megan Cox and Cadet 1st Class Loring Ross line up to start the IronMan regionals in Madison, Wis. The IronMan Wisconsin will be her first IronMan triathlon. The Ironman is the pinnacle of triathlon competitions,

  • ANNUAL ACADEMY BLOOD DRIVE TO TAKE PLACE SEPT. 10-12, DONORS NEEDED

    The United States Air Force Academy is ready for blood donors! From Sept. 10-12, the Academy will hold its annual three-day Armed Services Blood Program blood drive in Arnold Hall from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. The Academy's goal is to raise 1,200 units over the three days. All blood donated goes

  • Academy researchers go into zero gravity for science

    Academy researchers went into zero gravity Sunday to test a new patented optical telescope that can expand the capabilities of space-based imagery.Cadet 1st Class Heather Nelson, 2nd Lt. Samantha Latch, Trey Quiller, Dr. Michael Dearborn and Dr. Geoff McHarg from the Academy went weightless to test

  • Cadet parents visit Academy, Pikes Peak Region

    A peek inside cadet life awaits cadet parents and families at the Academy's annual Parents' Weekend, Thursday through Sunday.Thursday marks the influx of several thousand visitors to the Academy, along with parents club meetings.Friday will be the first full day of Parents' Weekend, which brings an

  • Academy evacuees may return Friday morning

    Academy officials have deemed it safe for residents of the Pine Valley and Douglass Valley housing areas, and the enlisted dormitories, to return to their residence effective 5 a.m. Friday, June 29. Academy officials recommend utilizing both the North and South gates to minimize traffic flow.All

  • New cadets to inprocess as scheduled

    Approximately 1,000 Air Force Academy cadet appointees are expected to arrive in the area for in-processing, which is currently scheduled for Thursday morning. Air Force Academy officials want to assure the public that there is a plan in place to take care of all cadets, to include appointees.Bed