April 2, 2025

CATM renovations enhance training efficiency, safety

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s 10th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) facility recently underwent extensive renovations, significantly improving operational efficiency, training capacity, and safety. These upgrades, completed ahead of schedule, have transformed how CATM conducts weapons training, supporting Academy personnel and regional military and law enforcement agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith) By Mackenzie Mendez U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – The U.S. Air Force Academy’s 10th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) facility recently underwent extensive renovations, significantly improving operational efficiency, training capacity, and...

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March 14, 2025

New self-help store serves cadets

Cadet 4th Class Eden Hewes, U-Fix-It store customer, drives a screw into her wardrobe to repair a latch, at Vandenberg Hall, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Jan. 14, 2025. U-Fix-It is a new self-help store at Sijan Hall and is open to all cadets and Academy personnel to support minor maintenance and repair issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zach Vaughn) By Tech. Sgt. Zach Vaughn U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – The Academy’s 10th Civil Engineer Squadron recently opened a self-help store in Sijan Hall. Dubbed “U-Fix-It,” Academy leadership intends for...

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March 11, 2025

Cadets test warfighter readiness in spring CULEX

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets conduct the 2025 Spring Culminating Exercise opening ceremony at the Academy, Colo., March 5, 2025. This exercise marks a significant shift from previous iterations, serving as a test of concept for future training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner) By Mackenzie Mendez U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – U.S. Air Force Academy cadets took on the rigorous Spring 2025 Culminating Exercise (CULEX), an essential training event designed to enhance their warfighter readiness and leadership skills, March 5-8. This year’s exercise marks a significant shift from previous iterations,...

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March 3, 2025

DAF senior leaders highlight warrior ethos, lethality during NCLS

An audience of cadets, faculty, service members, visiting undergraduate students and community leaders listen to a senior leader panel during the National Character and Leadership Symposium at the Arnold Hall Theater, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Feb. 21, 2025. NCLS is the Academy’s annual leadership symposium bringing together distinguished scholars, military leaders, corporate executives, and world-class athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley) By Tech Sgt Zachary Vaughn U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – U.S. military general officers and senior enlisted advisors headlined a senior leader panel during the 32nd annual National Character...

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February 26, 2025

From cadet to missileer to mentor: shaping future leaders

Maj. Kaz “Dexter” Moffett, U.S. Air Force Academy Physics instructor, poses for a photo at the Academy, Colo., Feb. 12, 2025. Moffett, a 2014 Academy graduate, served as a missileer and weapons officer where he gained extensive operational experience with the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile system before returning to the Academy as an instructor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley) By Mackenzie Mendez U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Returning to the U.S. Air Force Academy as an instructor in the Department of Physics and Meteorology has been more than just a...

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February 25, 2025

Cadets develop airmindedness in soaring program

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Ruth Anand prepares for her flight in her TG-16A sailplane at Davis Airfield, July 30, 2024. In the Academy’s soaring program, cadets develop critical skills such as communication, leadership, decision-making and situational awareness through hands-on glider experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – The U.S. Air Force Academy Soaring Program introduces cadets to airmanship principles, airmindedness and the fundamentals of flight. Through hands-on glider experience in the TG-16A sailplane, cadets develop critical skills such as communication, leadership,...

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February 25, 2025

Cadets receive base assignments at Class of 2025 100s Night

Cadets 1st Class Sam Akolo, left, Micah Trusty, center, and Michael Lee display their base assignments during the Class of 2025 100s Night Dining-in ceremony at Mitchell Hall, Feb. 13, 2025. This formal dinner marks 100 days remaining before commissioning and graduation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Class of 2025 U.S. Air Force Academy cadets learned their base assignments during the 100s Night Dining-in ceremony in Mitchell Hall Feb. 13. The event, held about 100 days before graduation, marks a key milestone for...

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February 24, 2025

Mission-focused: the value of a war-fighting mindset

Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr. speaks during the 32nd annual National Character and Leadership Symposium at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Feb. 20, 2025. The theme for NCLS 2025 is Warfighters to Win, which is one of the Academy’s three priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr. emphasized the importance of placing the mission first during the 32nd annual National Character and Leadership Symposium Feb. 20. The theme of this year’s symposium was Warfighters to Win. Cadets...

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February 18, 2025

Prep School women’s basketball team completes perfect season

U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School women’s basketball team cadet candidates gather around coach Ke’Sha Blanton during a time out in a game to discuss an upcoming play during the 2024-25 season. The Huskies had an undefeated 2024-25 season (21-0). (Courtesy photo provided by Ke’Sha Blanton) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – The U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School women’s basketball team demonstrated exceptional leadership, resilience and teamwork during their undefeated 2024-25 season (21-0). Their accomplishment reflects the Academy and Prep School’s commitment to leverage a variety of experiences such as...

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February 18, 2025

Cadets excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Cadet 1st Class Emily Pavuk displays a T-38 Talon model in the Department of Aeronautical Engineering Laboratory, Jan. 31, 2025. U.S. Air Force Academy science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs provide technical and critical-thinking skills our future warfighters need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Pacheco) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – At the U.S. Air Force Academy, cadets go beyond mastering science, technology, engineering and mathematics — they become leaders in these fields. The Academy’s STEM programs equip cadets with critical-thinking skills, technical expertise and leadership qualities essential for navigating...

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