October 16, 2017

Don’t be fooled: It’s time for winter safety

This year's snow routes at the U.S. Air Force Academy are shown here. (10th Civil Engineering Squadron graphic) By John Sutherland, Oct. 20, 2017 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Last year, more than 58 inches of snow fell on the Air Force Academy. We all need to be ready for winter as the Front Range weather can change quickly. The most important element of safe winter driving is adjusting our driving habits to match the weather and road conditions. The No. 1 safety tip is to reduce your speed by at least 10 mph when road conditions are hazardous...

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October 16, 2017

10th ABW commander says respect, continual improvement are top priorities

Col. Shawn Campbell, 10th Air Base Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo) By Ray Bowden, Oct. 16, 2017 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The 10th Air Base Wing’s top officer said performance improvement, installation security and respect for others rank high on his agenda Oct. 12. Col. Shawn Campbell said the wing will remain a place of dignity and respect, and any report of disrespect for Airmen and civilians will be fully investigated. “It matters not if it comes from a military member, a civilian or a contractor,” he said. Campbell had this and more to say to the Airmen...

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October 13, 2017

Conference could have ‘huge ramifications’ for space, experts say

By 2nd Lt. Kyle Senn, Oct. 13, 2017 Experts from around the world met at the Air Force Academy Oct. 9-13 to discuss prospective rules in space. Gen. John Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base, was a keynote speaker at the MILAMOS Conference, where the group discussed the creation of a “Manual on International Law Applicable to Military Uses of Outer Space.” The MILAMOS will help regulate conduct in space and help international leaders categorize behavior, said Raymond, the event’s keynote speaker. “In this congested, contested and competitive space environment, where intent can be...

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October 13, 2017

Class of 2020 unveils ‘exemplar’

U.S. Air Force test pilot and flying pioneer 1st. Lt. Robert Hoover (bottom center), poses for a group shot with other U.S. test pilots. He's the Class of 2020's exemplar at the U.S. Air Force Academy. (Courtesy photo)  By Maureen Welch, Oct. 13, 2017 Sophomore cadets honored their class’ ideal Airman Oct. 4 at the Exemplar Dinner. Cadets in the Class of 2020 selected 1st Lt. Robert Hoover, a former Army Air Corps, Air Force and civilian test pilot, to be their exemplar. Hoover, of Nashville, Tennessee, was taken captive by the Germans after being shot down by the Luftwaffe...

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October 12, 2017

This is why the Air Force Academy is leading the way in space

By Mark Kuykendall / Oct. 12, 2017 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, COLO – The United States Air Force Academy is developing leaders who will operate at the cutting edge of warfare technology, and who are prepared for a modern battlefield where space is a critical warfighting domain. Here are five numbers that show how the Academy is leading the way in space, and into an increasingly complex future of innovation and discovery: 2: Number of Academy cadets named Rhodes Scholars after completing the FalconSAT senior capstone engineering program. “The FalconSAT experience is invaluable to the development of future Air Force leaders,”...

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October 10, 2017

FalconSAT builds future space leaders

By Col. Martin France, Astronautics Department head, Oct. 10, 2017 “Learning space by doing space” is the motto of the Air Force Academy’s unique FalconSAT senior capstone engineering program, a program unlike any other undergraduate space program in the world. Each year Astro Department faculty, aided by experts from other departments, NCOs, technicians and contractors, provide cadets with the real hands-on experience of designing, building, testing, and launching and operating satellites for the Air Force. FalconSAT’s roots trace back to the early 1980s when the first cadet experiments were designed for space shuttle missions. These later morphed into balloon-launched testbeds...

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October 10, 2017

No trespassing: 10 SFS issues ‘surface danger’ area notice

10th Security Forces Squadron/Oct. 10, 2017 An area used for weapons training by 10th Security Forces Airmen is off-limits to anyone not conducting official training or without the approval of the 10th SFS. The "surface danger area," is in the northwest part of the Air Force Academy near Cathedral Rock. It's marked by off-limit signs. Anyone in the area without permission may be detained and could face prosecution under federal and civil law. Call 719-333-2218, 333-3124 or 333-0999, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., to coordinate a visit into this training zone. Call 333-2000 after normal business hours.

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October 2, 2017

Academy unveils 19th superintendent’s portrait

By U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs/Oct. 2, 2017 Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, Air Force Academy superintendent, congratulates his predecessor, retired Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson, during the unveiling ceremony of her portrait Oct. 2, 2017, at the Air Force Academy, Colo. Johnson was the 19th superintendent and the first female to hold the position.   Retired Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson, the former Air Force Academy superintendent, addresses the crowd during the unveiling ceremony of her portrait Oct. 2, 2017, at the Air Force Academy, Colo. Johnson was the 19th superintendent and the first woman to hold the position.   Lt....

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September 21, 2017

New benefit for veterans will prove secure, easy to use online

By Laurie Wilson/Sept. 21, 2017 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will extend online shopping privileges to veterans Nov. 11, directly impacting the future purchasing power of veterans here in Colorado Springs and nationwide. This is a new benefit for all honorably discharged veterans, achieved after four years of coordination with AAFES, the Departments of Defense, Army, Air Force and other federal agencies. “It’s a great way to recognize our vets’ service and link them back up with the military community while they get great products at great prices,“ 10th Mission Support Group...

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September 20, 2017

Public Notice: Violation of Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulations

By 10th Mission Support Group/Sept. 20, 2017 In accordance with Section 11.28(3)(c) of Regulation 11, suppliers of water that operate finished (drinking) water storage tanks are required to perform periodic and comprehensive inspections of these tanks. The periodic inspections must be performed on a quarterly basis and comprehensive inspections every five years.  During a sanitary survey of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) public water system on 12 July 2017, an inspector from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) observed that the periodic inspections of finished water storage tanks were not adequately documented. There are no...

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