August 8, 2018

Air Force Academy changing to meet needs of the Air Force

(U.S. Air Force photo by Darcie Ibidapo) By Ray Bowden, Aug. 8, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The Air Force Academy’s top officer said decisions made by senior Pentagon officials and increased defense spending are changing how the Academy prepares cadets to contend with modern warfare. Lieutenant Gen. Jay Silveria said this and more when he closed-out his first year as Academy superintendent Aug. 9 with a commander’s call for his military and civilian staff. These changes are the result of the Academy staying in line with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein’s focus areas: “Revitalizing squadrons,...

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August 6, 2018

Contestants needed for Alpha Warrior Games at USAFA

By Laurie Wilson U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Look out American Ninja Warriors -- the Air Force’s Alpha Warrior Tour is stopping by the Air Force Academy August 14-15. The tour is part of the Alpha Warrior Program, an Air Force initiative to enhance Airman Readiness and fitness. Like the TV hit, the Air Force games are built around an obstacle course that challenges contestants as they advance through rigorous Battle Rig stations. Cadets, Airmen and their families can meet Ninja Warriors Sara Heesen and Kevin Klein, try-out the Alpha Battle Stations and compete on the Warrior Battle Rig, to...

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August 3, 2018

Air Force Academy basic trainees to join Cadet Wing at Acceptance Parade

By U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs staff U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Scores of young men and women at the Air Force Academy will celebrate the completion of basic cadet training August 7 during the Acceptance Parade. The 9 a.m. event at Stillman Parade Field marks the Class of 2022’s "acceptance" into the Academy's Cadet Wing as they transition from basic cadets to cadets fourth class. Visitors should enter the Academy through the North Gate at Exit 156 off I-25 and arrive early to see the demonstrations before the parade. The North Gate opens to guests at 6 a.m....

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August 2, 2018

6 cadets to graduate USAFA in summer ceremony

By U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Six newly-minted lieutenants will join the Long Blue Line August 3 during the Air Force Academy’s summer graduation ceremony. Grant Gould, Chelsea Grimison, Brian Kelly, Justin McManis, Craig Siegel and Christopher Walsch will receive their diplomas and commissions as second lieutenants, 9 a.m. in Polaris Hall. Lieutenant. Gen. Jay Silveria, Academy superintendent, is scheduled to preside and Dr. Harold Taylor, deputy head of Student Academic Affairs and Academy registrar, will be master of ceremonies. Colonel Troy Harting, Academy vice dean, will give-out the diplomas and Brig. Gen. Kristin...

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July 26, 2018

USAFA cadets team with Forest Service to build footbridge

Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy and engineers with the White River National Forest build a bridge near Breckenridge, Colo., July 2018. Last summer, the team started working on a design for a 35-foot wooden bridge to take pedestrians over a stream near the McCullough Gulch Trail southwest of Breckenridge. A ceremony to open the bridge is scheduled for noon, August 2. (Courtesy photo by Dr. Stan Rader) Story by Tech. Sgt. Tabitha Lee/July 26, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- A group of cadets from the Air Force Academy and engineers with the White River National Forest plan...

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July 20, 2018

Good neighbors: USAFA, Fountain Police Dept team up for training

(U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher DeWitt) Story by Laurie Wilson, July 20, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The Air Force Academy teamed up with the City of Fountain Police Department July 11 and July 18 to stage crisis training. Airmen assigned to the 10th Security Forces Squadron supported the Fountain officers by helping them enact domestic violence, vehicle pursuit and felony traffic stop scenarios at the Academy. “It was a real eye-opening experience, especially for our younger officers, to take in this type of a scenario and bring resolution to it,” said Lt. Brian Pearson. The training included...

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July 19, 2018

USAFA Class of ’18 grad named Mountain West Female Scholar Athlete of Year

U.S. Air Photos of Mountain West Female Scholar Athlete of the Year, Jinan Andrews. Force Athletic Department, July 19, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Air Force swimmer Jinan Andrews was named the 2017-18 Mountain West Female Scholar Athlete of the Year, July 19 by the league office. The MW Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award was established by the MW Joint Council in 1999 and is highest honor the Conference presents to a student-athlete. The award is given annually to a man and woman who best exemplify “student-athlete” by achieving excellence in academics, athletics and community involvement during their intercollegiate...

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July 19, 2018

24 USAFA NCOs selected for tech sgt promotion

(U.S. Air Force graphic) By Air Force's Personnel Center Public Affairs, July 19, 2019 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas --The Air Force selected 8,416 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant and released that promotion list July 18. Twenty four staff sergeants at the Air Force Academy are on that list. The technical sergeant promotion list is available on the Air Force Personnel Center's website Enlisted Promotions page, the Air Force Portal and myPers. Airmen can access their score notices on the virtual Military Personnel Flight via the AFPC secure applications page, www.afpc.af.mil. Those selected for technical sergeant will be...

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July 18, 2018

‘A new beginning in life’: Basic training starts at USAFA Prep School

Prep School appointees start basic military training (U.S. Air Force photo/Darcie Ibidapo) By Ray Bowden, July 18, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Basic military training started July 18 for more than 200 young men and women at the Air Force Academy’s Prep School. They began reporting to the Prep School just after 7 a.m., lining-up near the Community Center with their families or friends, chatting quietly and taking last-minute photographs. Most of the Prep School appointees were between 17 and 19 years-old, including Ke’Andre Brayboy of Columbia, South Carolina; Gavin Reitz of Saint Cloud, Minnesota; Anna Rutland of Owensboro,...

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July 12, 2018

Athlete Hunter Boyer finishes 21st at IAAF World U20 Championships

Athlete Hunter Boyer running. By Valerie Perkin, U.S. Air Force Academy Athletic Department, July 12, 2018 TAMPERE, Finland – Rising Air Force Academy sophomore athlete Hunter Boyer capped his first international meet with a 21st-place finish in the opening round of the 3000-meter steeplechase at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships July 12 at Ratina Stadium in Tampere, Finland. Finishing the race in a time of 9:13.74, Boyer placed 12th in his heat -- and 21st in the overall field of world competitors. The lone Team USA representative in a steeplechase that featured athletes from 24 different countries, Boyer registered his third-fastest time...

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