November 22, 2017

USAFA supt: ‘We have much to be thankful for’

By Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, Nov. 22, 2017 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Thanksgiving is a holiday that allows us to reflect on the positive developments of the past year and share our gratitude with those we care about. Here at USAFA, we have much to be thankful for. Together we can all take pride in the many accomplishments of our cadets and graduates, but remember that they are made possible by the everyday dedication of our diversely talented team and supportive community. The results of this collective hard work are telling. From the announcement of Rhodes Scholars to record...

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November 21, 2017

Give Thanks Spotlight: Military Families

U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs / Nov. 21, 2017 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Note: This week we are giving thanks to military families by highlighting permanent party, cadets and family members whose families have served in the U.S. military for more than three generations. C3C Brad Ellis Great-Grandfather: Military service for the Ellis family dates back to World War I, when C3C Ellis' great-grandfather, Clarence Ellis, enlisted in the Army.  His great-grandfather finished the war fighting with the famous "Lost Brigade" and remained in France until March 1919. Grandfather: Ralph Ellis went to England as a civilian early in...

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November 20, 2017

U.S. Air Force Academy Band To Perform Holly & Ivy Concerts In December

Interview by Marsha Barancik, Nov. 20, 2017 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Next month’s 63rd annual Holly & Ivy concert series recasts traditional holiday favorites in separate shows across Colorado. Lt Col Daniel Price, Commander and Conductor of the U.S. Air Force Academy Band, shares how the power of music reinforces the Air Force’s mission. MB: What is unique about this year’s Holly & Ivy concerts? Price: This year we’re tracing the history of the celebration of the holidays in popular culture — including a Broadway adaption of Charles Dickens’ 1843 “A Christmas Carol” and selections from the “Nutcracker...

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November 9, 2017

MILITARY LEGACY SPOTLIGHT: The Rhodes Family

U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs / Nov. 8, 2017 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Note: This week we are highlighting permanent party, cadets and family members whose families have served in the U.S. military for more than three generations. Meet Jeff Rhodes, 10th Air Base Wing Communications Squadron Jeffrey Rhodes was the top graduate in the Academy Class of 1987 and served on active duty until 1992. He returned to Civil Service in 2015 as a Senior IT Specialist here at the Academy. An interesting article was posted in the Los Angeles Times about him and his classmate Hoang Tran:...

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November 9, 2017

Unbroken Will: The Captain Lance P. Sijan Story

PACE Profession of Arms Center of Excellence, Nov 9, 2017 Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the day Capt. Sijan ejected over North Vietnam. Ejected from his fighter jet over Laos in 1967, Sijan spent 46 days and nights evading capture from the Viet Cong. When captured he was 80 pounds and close to death. But he was a million miles away from giving up. Lance believed in freedom and his fellow Airmen. He died on January 22, 1968 and was the first Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Medal of Honor. He lived the code of conduct to...

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November 8, 2017

Academy completes investigation into prep school racist remarks

U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs, Nov. 8, 2017 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Air Force Academy officials have completed the investigation into the writing of racist remarks on the doors of five African American Air Force Academy Preparatory School cadet candidates and the individual found responsible is no longer at the Preparatory School. We can confirm that one of the cadet candidates who was allegedly targeted by racist remarks written outside of their dorm room was actually responsible for the act. The individual admitted responsibility and this was validated by the investigation. "Regardless of the circumstances under which...

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November 8, 2017

Military Legacy Spotlight: Service spans generations for Academy cadets

U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs / Nov. 8, 2017 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Note: This week we are highlighting permanent party, cadets and family members whose families have served in the U.S. military for more than three generations. C4C Alissa Till For Cadet 4th Class Alissa Till, her family's military service dates back to 1921, when her great, great-grandfather joined the U.S. Army. Andrew Julius Evans served a full career in the Army as a civil engineer officer, laying the foundation for generations of family members who served their nation. Her great, great-uncle, Andrew Julius Evans Jr.,...

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November 6, 2017

Military Legacy Spotlight: Cadet 2nd Class Griffin Gluck

C2C Griffin Gluck, Nov. 6, 2017 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Note: This week we are highlighting permanent party, cadets and family members whose families have served in the U.S. military for more than three generations.  This was harder to put together than I originally thought because I didn't want to leave anyone out. Here are some of the main people in my family who have served our country. This is my Great-Great Grandfather Samuel Gluck. His family emigrated here from Austria. We know they weren’t very well off as most census data shows his mother to be a...

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November 1, 2017

Human-machine research teaches cadets design, human factors, culture

Jenn Kuster, U.S. Air Force Academy Dean of Faculty research publicist, Oct. 31, 2017 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The idea of an endearing, interactive and witty robot companion may elicit nostalgic flashbacks of Rosie and the Jetsons, but this is not 2062 and the star of the show is not a two-dimensional robot maid. The year is 2017 and autonomous systems are penetrating societies around the world: from self-driving vehicles and robot waiters in restaurants to robot wingmen flying alongside human pilots. Indeed, the United States Air Force’s vision is for humans and robots to partner as teammates for...

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October 31, 2017

Cadets from 94th FTS are the future of aviation

U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs/Oct. 31, 2017 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The Future of Aviation is our theme this week as we gear up for the Air Force vs Army football game this weekend. We spoke to cadets across the Academy who want to be pilots, remotely piloted aircraft pilots or air battle managers. We asked them: What attracted you to the Academy? What has been your favorite experience related to the Aero research you've done? What career field do you want or are going into to? How do you think your Aero experience will contribute to...

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