October 2, 2018

Academy grads speak to cadets on resilience, leadership skills

Joel Neeb, a former F-15 pilot, U.S. Air Force Academy grad and president of Afterburner, Inc., shares a photograph of his recent climb up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa, while speaking to cadets in Fairchild Hall at the Academy, Sept. 28, 2018. While in the Air Force, Neeb was diagnosed with stage IV cancer and given a 10-percent chance to live more than five years. He used his diagnosis as inspiration to embrace opportunities outside his comfort zone and told the cadets to push beyond their boundaries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley) By Jennifer Spradlin, Oct. 2, 2018 U.S. AIR...

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September 27, 2018

Academy cadets honor 100th anniversary of Battle of Saint-Mihiel

Five cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, and two French service members (left and right), pose for a photo at the Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery, France, Sept. 22, 2018. The cemetery is the resting place for more than 4,000 U.S. service members who died in the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, Sept. 12-16, 1918, during the Great War. The cadets and some Academy faculty members traveled to France to take part in ceremonies honoring the 100th anniversary of the battle. (Photo courtesy of Cadet 1st Class Charles Estep) U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs staff report, Sept 27, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY,...

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September 25, 2018

Pulitzer Prize-winning author tells Academy cadets to ‘stand for the innocents’ at ‘War, Literature & Arts Conference’

Author Robert Olen Butler gives the keynote presentation during the U.S. Air Force Academy's "War, Literature & the Arts Conference" Sept. 21, 2018 in Arnold Hall. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Vietnam War veteran spoke about the importance of service members and cadets maintaining a hold on their humanity during conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley) Story by Ray Bowden, Sept. 25, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Author Robert Olen Butler’s military service in Vietnam as an enlisted intelligence officer and translator ended in 1971, but the country still has a hold on him. The Pulitzer-Prize winning novelist’s keynote...

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September 19, 2018

‘Team 10’ commander focuses on 10th ABW’s future

Col. Shawn Campbell, commander of the 10th Air Base Wing at the U.S. Air Force Academy, speaks to his military and civilian staff members in Arnold Hall during his commander's call, Sept. 14, 2018. Campbell praised his staff's teamwork and said their united focus on continual improvement will result in great things for the Air Force and the Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Darci Ibidapo) Story by Ray Bowden, Sept. 19, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The 10th Air Base Wing’s top officer is examining the possibility of a wing reorganization to increase long-term effectiveness. Colonel Shawn...

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September 17, 2018

Cadets take resiliency to ‘HeART’ in Castle Rock

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets run through the Epic Sky Trek Challenge course during Operation Falcon Frenzy in Castle Rock, Colo. Sept. 16, 2018.  The Falcon Frenzy is a resiliency initiative organized by HeART-C, the Helping Agency Resiliency Team for Cadets, a group that aligns the Academy’s helping agencies to strengthen cadets’ mental, physical, social and spiritual well being.   Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Tabitha Lee, Sept. 17, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Cadets from the Air Force Academy showed their teamwork and resiliency Sept. 16 in Castle Rock. HeART-C, the Helping Agency Resiliency Team for Cadets,...

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September 17, 2018

Air Force senior leaders announce 2018 Spark Tank Competition

By Staff Sgt. Rusty Frank, Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Enlisted, officer and government employees may now submit their innovative ideas for the 2018 Air Force Spark Tank Competition. The competition calls for Airmen to pitch their innovative ideas to the Air Force’s senior leaders through the the IdeaScale Ideation platform at usaf.ideascalegov.com, and will culminate in a showcase of those ideas in Orlando, Florida, early next year at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium. “We challenge all Airmen to share their best ideas that build upon senior leader priorities to restore readiness, increase the...

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September 17, 2018

Happy Birthday Air Force

By Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Goldfein, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright The Pentagon -- To the Airmen of the United States Air Force: On September 18, 2018, we celebrate the 71st birthday of the United States Air Force. As a Total Force military, civilian and contractor team, we are all Airmen...Wingmen, Leaders, Warriors. In 1947, our Air Force faced a rapidly changing world. Leaders like Hap Arnold and Carl Spaatz set a clear vision that helped grow the Air Force of the future. Now, we...

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September 12, 2018

Combating hearing loss on and off duty

Lt. Col. William Uhl, assistant philosophy professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy, speaks to cadets in class in 2016. Uhl says it's equally important for all service members to protect their hearing while off duty as it is when they're at work. (U.S. Air Force photo/Darcie Ibidapo) Commentary by Lt. Col. Willian Uhl,  Air Force Academy Philosophy Department It’s a noisy world. On any given day, you can hear aircraft engines on the airfield, weapons fire, and generators at our numerous construction and repair sites here. When noise approaches or exceed 85 decibels, the sound of a common lawn mower,...

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August 30, 2018

Long Blue Line: Meet Cadet 3rd Class Faith Van Havel

  Cadet 3rd Class Faith Van Havel with her family on the Terrazzo.  By Staff Reports, Aug. 30, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — (Editor’s Note) For the 2018 Air Force Football season, we have designated theme weeks tied to our six home games, each highlighting a domain of strength and excellence at our Academy. This week, August 27 – September 8, we honor the Long Blue Line and showcase a proud history of selfless service in the Air Force and beyond. Interview with Cadet 3rd Class Faith Van Havel: What's your first memory associated with the Air Force? My first memory...

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August 29, 2018

USAFA cadet honored as AFA & USAF Cadet of the Year

[caption id="attachment_14399" align="aligncenter" width="800"] (From left to right) Billy Christopoulos, Matt Koch, Evan Giesler, Matt Serratore, Dan Bailey, Evan Feno and Kyle Haak, pose for a group photo after an Air Force Hockey game. (Courtesy photo)[/caption] By Staff Reports, Aug. 29, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Kyle Haak was recently selected as both the Air Force Association Cadet of the Year and U.S. Air Force Cadet of the Year for 2018. “Thank you to the family, friends, advisors, and teammates who helped me pursue my education and development,” said Haak. “I am...

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