Academy Board of Visitors to Meet Wednesday in Washington D.C.
U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. - The U.S. Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors is scheduled to meet in Washington, D.C., Nov. 15-16 to discuss a variety of issues relating to the Academy. In addition to Academy senior leadership, the following BOV members are presently scheduled to attend the meeting: Chairman of the Board of Visitors Charles Garcia, CEO and Chairman, Sterling Financial Group of Companies, 1983 graduate of the Air Force Academy; and Vice Chairman of the Board of Visitors; Senators Larry Craig, R-Idaho, Tim Johnson, D-South Dakota, and Senator Mark Pryor, D-Arkansas; Representatives Hefley, R-Colorado, and Kay Granger, R-Texas; former Representative Robert Dornan; Gen. Hansford T. Johnson, U.S. Air Force retired and 1959 graduate of the Air Force Academy; Nancy Kudla, Chairwoman and CEO of dNovus RDI and 1980 graduate of the Air Force Academy; Dr. Gail Jaquish, President, Jurix Inc.; and A.J. Scribante, CEO and Chairman, Vital Learning Corporation. - continued - 13 November 2006
ACADEMY SUPERINTENDENT'S BOX AT FALCON STADIUM DEDICATED
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - The Superintendent's box at Falcon Stadium will be dedicated to the memory of Lt. Gen. Paul E. Stein Saturday, in the press box immediately following the Air Force football game against Notre Dame.
General Stein graduated with the Academy's class of '66, and culminated his 31-year Air Force career as Superintendent here from July 1994 to July '97.
- continued - 9 November 2006
FALCONS, NOTRE DAME SALUTE FALLEN AIRMEN
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo., -- When Air Force and Notre Dame football players butt heads Saturday afternoon in front of a sellout crowd at Falcon Stadium, their helmets will sport a tribute to Airmen past and present who've sacrificed for freedom.
Specifically, all Falcon and Fighting Irish head gear will feature the six-toe, Jolly Green feet logo representing the Air Force rescue community, to honor the 12 Airmen of the 66th Rescue Squadron who died in the Sept. 3, 1998 mid-air collision of two HH-60 helicopters near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
- continued - 9 November 2006
ACADEMY DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES NAMED
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Two Academy alumni were named distinguished graduates this week by the Air Force Academy and its Association of Graduates. Lt. Gen. (USAF ret.) Robert D. Beckel, class of '59; and Maj. Gen. (USAFR ret.) Edward J. Mechenbier, class of '64, received the prestigious award for distinctive contributions to society and the nation.
- continued - 8 November 2006
BONFIRE, FALCON WALK PLANNED TO RALLY AIR FORCE SPIRIT
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo., -- Cadets will light a bonfire in the cadet area Thursday evening to help whip up fervor for the upcoming Air Force Academy-Notre Dame football game this weekend. The cadets will gather near the bonfire for music at 6:40 p.m. The evening's schedule includes addresses by cadet wing leadership, and captains of several Academy intercollegiate teams, as well as performances by the Academy Cheerleaders, The Bird and the Drum & Bugle Corps. The bonfire will be lit at 7:13 p.m. and concludes at about 8 p.m., with the singing of the Air Force Song.
- continued - 8 November 2006
U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. - The U.S. Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors is scheduled to meet in Washington, D.C., Nov. 15-16 to discuss a variety of issues relating to the Academy. In addition to Academy senior leadership, the following BOV members are presently scheduled to attend the meeting: Chairman of the Board of Visitors Charles Garcia, CEO and Chairman, Sterling Financial Group of Companies, 1983 graduate of the Air Force Academy; and Vice Chairman of the Board of Visitors; Senators Larry Craig, R-Idaho, Tim Johnson, D-South Dakota, and Senator Mark Pryor, D-Arkansas; Representatives Hefley, R-Colorado, and Kay Granger, R-Texas; former Representative Robert Dornan; Gen. Hansford T. Johnson, U.S. Air Force retired and 1959 graduate of the Air Force Academy; Nancy Kudla, Chairwoman and CEO of dNovus RDI and 1980 graduate of the Air Force Academy; Dr. Gail Jaquish, President, Jurix Inc.; and A.J. Scribante, CEO and Chairman, Vital Learning Corporation. - continued - 13 November 2006
ACADEMY SUPERINTENDENT'S BOX AT FALCON STADIUM DEDICATED
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - The Superintendent's box at Falcon Stadium will be dedicated to the memory of Lt. Gen. Paul E. Stein Saturday, in the press box immediately following the Air Force football game against Notre Dame.General Stein graduated with the Academy's class of '66, and culminated his 31-year Air Force career as Superintendent here from July 1994 to July '97.
- continued - 9 November 2006
FALCONS, NOTRE DAME SALUTE FALLEN AIRMEN
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo., -- When Air Force and Notre Dame football players butt heads Saturday afternoon in front of a sellout crowd at Falcon Stadium, their helmets will sport a tribute to Airmen past and present who've sacrificed for freedom. Specifically, all Falcon and Fighting Irish head gear will feature the six-toe, Jolly Green feet logo representing the Air Force rescue community, to honor the 12 Airmen of the 66th Rescue Squadron who died in the Sept. 3, 1998 mid-air collision of two HH-60 helicopters near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
- continued - 9 November 2006
ACADEMY DISTINGUISHED GRADUATES NAMED
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Two Academy alumni were named distinguished graduates this week by the Air Force Academy and its Association of Graduates. Lt. Gen. (USAF ret.) Robert D. Beckel, class of '59; and Maj. Gen. (USAFR ret.) Edward J. Mechenbier, class of '64, received the prestigious award for distinctive contributions to society and the nation.- continued - 8 November 2006
BONFIRE, FALCON WALK PLANNED TO RALLY AIR FORCE SPIRIT
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo., -- Cadets will light a bonfire in the cadet area Thursday evening to help whip up fervor for the upcoming Air Force Academy-Notre Dame football game this weekend. The cadets will gather near the bonfire for music at 6:40 p.m. The evening's schedule includes addresses by cadet wing leadership, and captains of several Academy intercollegiate teams, as well as performances by the Academy Cheerleaders, The Bird and the Drum & Bugle Corps. The bonfire will be lit at 7:13 p.m. and concludes at about 8 p.m., with the singing of the Air Force Song.- continued - 8 November 2006
Registration opens for 2007 National Character and Leadership Symposium
The Center for Character Development will be hosting the 14th Annual National Character and Leadership Symposium on February 22-24, 2007. This years' theme is 'All Created Equal -- Human Dignity and Respect'. The program is designed to provide a forum for cadets and staff to interact with renowned speakers and give them an opportunity to discuss topics of character. Click here for more information.
31 October 2006
Bird calls flock to vote
The Bird is putting out the word: Vote for him. The Academy's feathered mascot is duking it out with 11 other college mascots this year in the Capital One Bowl. The winner will be crowned Jan. 1 during the Capital One Bowl Game.
- continued - 31 October 2006
ON-BASE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY GUIDELINES EXPANDED
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Motorcycle safety guidelines on the Academy are expanding this week to emphasize rider visibility, face protection and proper footwear. The new guidelines apply to base personnel and passengers, as well as visiting riders on the Academy. The changes were made following in-depth research and significant input from motorcycle riders themselves.
- continued - 31 October 2006
CADET ACQUITTED IN COURT-MARTIAL
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Cadet 2nd Class (a junior) John A. Aguilar was found not guilty today on one count of violating Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), rape. A panel of seven officers conferred for approximately 25 minutes before delivering the verdict.
- continued - 30 October 2006
Ghosts, ghouls lurk in Academy valleys
Halloween night trick-or-treating in Pine and Douglass Valleys is from 6 - 8 p.m. on Oct. 31. Officials at 10th Security Forces Squadron are working to ensure the event is a safe one. Pets should be properly restrained when the door is opened for trick-or-treaters for the safety of both visitors and pets.
- continued - 30 October 2006
The Center for Character Development will be hosting the 14th Annual National Character and Leadership Symposium on February 22-24, 2007. This years' theme is 'All Created Equal -- Human Dignity and Respect'. The program is designed to provide a forum for cadets and staff to interact with renowned speakers and give them an opportunity to discuss topics of character. Click here for more information.31 October 2006
Bird calls flock to vote
The Bird is putting out the word: Vote for him. The Academy's feathered mascot is duking it out with 11 other college mascots this year in the Capital One Bowl. The winner will be crowned Jan. 1 during the Capital One Bowl Game.- continued - 31 October 2006
ON-BASE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY GUIDELINES EXPANDED
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Motorcycle safety guidelines on the Academy are expanding this week to emphasize rider visibility, face protection and proper footwear. The new guidelines apply to base personnel and passengers, as well as visiting riders on the Academy. The changes were made following in-depth research and significant input from motorcycle riders themselves.- continued - 31 October 2006
CADET ACQUITTED IN COURT-MARTIAL
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Cadet 2nd Class (a junior) John A. Aguilar was found not guilty today on one count of violating Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), rape. A panel of seven officers conferred for approximately 25 minutes before delivering the verdict. - continued - 30 October 2006
Ghosts, ghouls lurk in Academy valleys
Halloween night trick-or-treating in Pine and Douglass Valleys is from 6 - 8 p.m. on Oct. 31. Officials at 10th Security Forces Squadron are working to ensure the event is a safe one. Pets should be properly restrained when the door is opened for trick-or-treaters for the safety of both visitors and pets.- continued - 30 October 2006
Secretary of Defense speech at Academy 2006 Graduation
Listen to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's speech from the Class of 2006 graduation ceremony May 31.
27 October 2006
Vests in style for motorcycle riders
Personal protective equipment requirements for motorcycle, motor scooter and moped operators on the Academy have expanded. The expansion is based on current guidance found in Air Force Instruction 91-207, the US Air Force Traffic Safety program, to accommodate state law and the command staff of the 10th Air Base Wing.
- continued - 27 October 2006
Programmers face off in 'battle of the brains'
Nine Academy cadets are set to go in the Rocky Mountain regional competition of the 31st annual Association for Computing Machinery's International Collegiate Programming Contest sponsored by the IBM Corporation Oct. 28. They will go up against five other Colorado schools Saturday on the University of Colorado-Boulder campus.
- continued - 27 October 2006
Prep School founder laid to rest
Flags went to half-staff Oct. 27 for the man who created a preparatory school from nothing. Col. Lee Black, founder and first commander of the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School, died Oct. 19 of natural causes. He was 88. Funeral services for Colonel Black were held Oct. 27. Then at 12:15 p.m., the Colonel returned to the Academy one final time, for his burial at the Academy Cemetery.
- continued - 27 October 2006
Cadet excels with his head in the clouds
Cadet 1st Class Chris Ross loves everything about flying. After graduation he'll enter pilot training. His ultimate Air Force goal: become a Thunderbird.
- continued - 20 October 2006
Listen to Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's speech from the Class of 2006 graduation ceremony May 31.27 October 2006
Vests in style for motorcycle riders
Personal protective equipment requirements for motorcycle, motor scooter and moped operators on the Academy have expanded. The expansion is based on current guidance found in Air Force Instruction 91-207, the US Air Force Traffic Safety program, to accommodate state law and the command staff of the 10th Air Base Wing.- continued - 27 October 2006
Programmers face off in 'battle of the brains'
Nine Academy cadets are set to go in the Rocky Mountain regional competition of the 31st annual Association for Computing Machinery's International Collegiate Programming Contest sponsored by the IBM Corporation Oct. 28. They will go up against five other Colorado schools Saturday on the University of Colorado-Boulder campus.- continued - 27 October 2006
Prep School founder laid to rest
Flags went to half-staff Oct. 27 for the man who created a preparatory school from nothing. Col. Lee Black, founder and first commander of the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School, died Oct. 19 of natural causes. He was 88. Funeral services for Colonel Black were held Oct. 27. Then at 12:15 p.m., the Colonel returned to the Academy one final time, for his burial at the Academy Cemetery.- continued - 27 October 2006
Cadet excels with his head in the clouds
Cadet 1st Class Chris Ross loves everything about flying. After graduation he'll enter pilot training. His ultimate Air Force goal: become a Thunderbird.- continued - 20 October 2006
Academy professor named top educator
An Academy biology professor has received the 2005 Air Force Outstanding Science and Engineering Educator's award. Dr. Tom Unangst, a 1980 Academy graduate from South Williamsport, Pa., has spent 13 years instructing 'non soft' courses at the Academy.
- continued - 20 October 2006
New af.edu Web site on the horizon
Air Force education is on its way to having a cyber home of its own.
"Dot edu or bust," Richard Mock, Academy chief information officer, said. "I want the Academy to be a leading information technology institution."
- continued - 13 October 2006
Future engineer honored by DoD
An Academy cadet majoring in mechanical engineering received a "Role Model" award from the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference.
Cadet 1st Class Ed Salazar, Cadet Squadron 25, was presented the honor at the Department of Defense/HENAAC luncheon in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 5.
- continued - 13 October 2006
Bronze Star recipient: 'Train, train, train'
An Iraqi soldier was hit in the temporal artery and a U.S. Marine was having a severe allergic reaction when an Academy sergeant's combat medical skills saved their lives.
That alone could have qualified him for the nation's fourth highest medal.
- continued - 11 September 2006
Academy firefighters respond to wildfire
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo., -- Academy and local firefighters are responding to a wildfire that reached Academy property south of the base horse stables. Portions of the stable area -- to include people and horses -- are being evacuated to an unaffected area of the base stables. Academy officials ask visitors and base residents to avoid the area until further notice. Academy housing areas and schools are not in any danger at this time.
- continued - 24 May 2006
An Academy biology professor has received the 2005 Air Force Outstanding Science and Engineering Educator's award. Dr. Tom Unangst, a 1980 Academy graduate from South Williamsport, Pa., has spent 13 years instructing 'non soft' courses at the Academy.- continued - 20 October 2006
New af.edu Web site on the horizon
Air Force education is on its way to having a cyber home of its own."Dot edu or bust," Richard Mock, Academy chief information officer, said. "I want the Academy to be a leading information technology institution."
- continued - 13 October 2006
Future engineer honored by DoD
An Academy cadet majoring in mechanical engineering received a "Role Model" award from the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference.Cadet 1st Class Ed Salazar, Cadet Squadron 25, was presented the honor at the Department of Defense/HENAAC luncheon in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 5.
- continued - 13 October 2006
Bronze Star recipient: 'Train, train, train'
An Iraqi soldier was hit in the temporal artery and a U.S. Marine was having a severe allergic reaction when an Academy sergeant's combat medical skills saved their lives.That alone could have qualified him for the nation's fourth highest medal.
- continued - 11 September 2006
Academy firefighters respond to wildfire
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo., -- Academy and local firefighters are responding to a wildfire that reached Academy property south of the base horse stables. Portions of the stable area -- to include people and horses -- are being evacuated to an unaffected area of the base stables. Academy officials ask visitors and base residents to avoid the area until further notice. Academy housing areas and schools are not in any danger at this time. - continued - 24 May 2006
Class of 2007 learns their future Air Force jobs
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Almost 1,000 junior class cadets learned Friday what their future Air Force jobs will be -- a full year ahead of their graduation date. Until recent changes to the personnel system, cadets waited until the fall semester of their senior year to learn their career assignments.
- continued - 23 May 2006
Academy team earns top honors in flying competition
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Cadets brought back the national first place Flying Events trophy from the National Intercollegiate Flying Association 2006 competition at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, May 8-13. The competition events are divided into flying and ground events. The Flying Events trophy is awarded to the school with the highest combined score in the flying events. The Academy team finished fourth of 28 teams in the race for the National Championship trophy, which is awarded to the school with the highest combined score in both ground and flying events.
- continued - 19 May 2006
Academy Prep School holds end of year exercise
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - More than 170 cadet candidates from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School are taking their last steps toward their May 16 graduation with the commencement of their end-of-year training exercise Wednesday. The three-day course offers a variety of challenges including obstacle courses, trail runs, river-crossings and low crawling, all aimed at testing the teamwork, physical and mental ability of the cadet candidates.
- continued - 9 May 2006
Airmen to face courts-martial
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo., -- Two airmen stationed here face separate courts-martial this week on unrelated charges. Senior Airman Eli Stephens, 10th Medical Operations Squadron, is scheduled to go to court-martial on Wednesday. He is charged with several violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice: Article 80, attempting to steal Oxycodone in the form of Percocet tablets; Article 107, false official statement; Article 112a, wrongful use of Oxycodone in the form of Percocet tablets; and Article 121, stealing Oxycodone in the form of Percocet tablets.
- continued - 9 May 2006
Photo exhibit to honor Medal of Honor recipients
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Medal of Honor recipients and local dignitaries will attend the opening of the nation's first traveling photographic exhibit honoring recipients of the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration in a ceremony Thursday, May 11 at the Academy's McDermott Library. Colorado Senator Wayne Allard and Congressman Joel Hefley are expected to attend the opening ceremony, which features dramatic black and white portraits. The exhibit, entitled "Visions of Valor" will remain in the McDermott Library through commencement week. It will then be moved to the Academy's Visitors' Center June 2, where it will be available for viewing by the general public.
- continued - 9 May 2006
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Almost 1,000 junior class cadets learned Friday what their future Air Force jobs will be -- a full year ahead of their graduation date. Until recent changes to the personnel system, cadets waited until the fall semester of their senior year to learn their career assignments. - continued - 23 May 2006
Academy team earns top honors in flying competition
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Cadets brought back the national first place Flying Events trophy from the National Intercollegiate Flying Association 2006 competition at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, May 8-13. The competition events are divided into flying and ground events. The Flying Events trophy is awarded to the school with the highest combined score in the flying events. The Academy team finished fourth of 28 teams in the race for the National Championship trophy, which is awarded to the school with the highest combined score in both ground and flying events.- continued - 19 May 2006
Academy Prep School holds end of year exercise
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - More than 170 cadet candidates from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School are taking their last steps toward their May 16 graduation with the commencement of their end-of-year training exercise Wednesday. The three-day course offers a variety of challenges including obstacle courses, trail runs, river-crossings and low crawling, all aimed at testing the teamwork, physical and mental ability of the cadet candidates.- continued - 9 May 2006
Airmen to face courts-martial
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo., -- Two airmen stationed here face separate courts-martial this week on unrelated charges. Senior Airman Eli Stephens, 10th Medical Operations Squadron, is scheduled to go to court-martial on Wednesday. He is charged with several violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice: Article 80, attempting to steal Oxycodone in the form of Percocet tablets; Article 107, false official statement; Article 112a, wrongful use of Oxycodone in the form of Percocet tablets; and Article 121, stealing Oxycodone in the form of Percocet tablets.- continued - 9 May 2006
Photo exhibit to honor Medal of Honor recipients
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Medal of Honor recipients and local dignitaries will attend the opening of the nation's first traveling photographic exhibit honoring recipients of the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration in a ceremony Thursday, May 11 at the Academy's McDermott Library. Colorado Senator Wayne Allard and Congressman Joel Hefley are expected to attend the opening ceremony, which features dramatic black and white portraits. The exhibit, entitled "Visions of Valor" will remain in the McDermott Library through commencement week. It will then be moved to the Academy's Visitors' Center June 2, where it will be available for viewing by the general public. - continued - 9 May 2006
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