March 12, 2024

Management course transforms cadets into innovators

Cadets 1st Class Christopher Lindley, left, Trevin Mabe, and Isiskyra Budd watch an exercise on market sizing and analysis during a U.S. Air Force Academy Department of Management Leading Innovation class March 8, 2024. The new experiential course teaches critical innovation theories by applying a customer discovery process to real-world problems. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Justin Pacheco) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – A new Department of Management course prepares cadets to lead innovation efforts at their first U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force assignments. The Leading Innovation course...

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February 29, 2024

Planned airfield overlook honors Tuskegee Airmen

An artist’s rendering of the upcoming Tuskegee Airmen Memorial overlooking Davis Airfield at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. By Katherine Spessa U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Officials renamed the Academy’s airfield in November 2019 to Davis Airfield after Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr., a renowned Tuskegee Airman and barrier-breaking Air Force leader. Four years later, the U.S. Air Force Academy is now taking a further step toward honoring black World War II pilots with a planned Tuskegee Airmen Memorial overlooking the airfield. Officials are working hand-in-hand with the Air Force Academy Foundation...

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August 17, 2019

Texas twins conquer initial training at separate military academies

Story by Jennifer Spradlin, Aug. 18, 2019 Aubrie and Emma. Emma and Aubrie. From birth, the Kuhrt twins from Wichita Falls, Texas, have been a tight pair, so much so that both were more comfortable saying ‘we’ than ‘I.’ This summer was a big milestone for the young women as each began a rigorous phase of military training at separate service academies. Aubrie chose the U.S. Air Force Academy while Emma selected the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. “As long as we can remember we have wanted to join the military,” Emma said. “In about seventh grade, our teacher asked...

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March 25, 2023

Academy’s Madera Cyber Innovation Center construction in full swing

An artist’s rendering depicts the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Madera Cyber Innovation Center and its architecture. Academy officials collaborated with multiple organizations including the Air Force Academy Foundation to sponsor the $58 million dollar facility, expected to be ready by the 2024 fall semester. The building will allow cadets to stay at the forefront of cyber innovation and problem-solving. (Courtesy photo) U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and regional contractors are underway toward finishing a state-of-the-art construction project that U.S. Air Force Academy officials expect to be ready...

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December 14, 2022

Cadet selected for Marshall Scholarship

Cadet 1st Class Kyrolos Georgey, recipient of the Marshall Scholarship. U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Kyrolos Georgey, Class of 2023, has been selected for a highly competitive Marshall Scholarship, a fully funded postgraduate program in the United Kingdom. Confirmation arrived by personal letter from the British Embassy. Georgey is the Academy’s 23rd Marshall Scholar. “Kyrolos Georgey is an absolutely extraordinary cadet and I have no doubt that he will be a tremendous ambassador for our institution as a Marshall Scholar,” said Brig. Gen. Linell Letendre, dean...

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January 31, 2023

Air Force CyberWorx, Academy SAPR team partner to combat sexual assault

Vel Preston, the CyberWorx chief of innovation and design, speaks during the Holistic Prevention Redesign at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Jan. 19, 2023. The forum was a three-day event culminating in discussions aimed at preventing sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Pacheco) By Senior Airman Michael Ward U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Air Force CyberWorx partnered with the U.S. Air Force Academy’s sexual assault, prevention, and response office to host discussions aimed at creating actionable solutions for sexual assault awareness and prevention, Jan. 18-20, 2023. Air Force CyberWorx designs...

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February 2, 2023

Disruptive technology debated at Strategy and Warfare Symposium

Cadets participate in the inaugural Strategy and Warfare Center Symposium in Polaris Hall at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Jan. 27, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Pacheco) U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo - The inaugural Strategy and Warfare Center Symposium at the U.S. Air Force Academy focused on disruptive technologies in future conflict. Service academy and ROTC cadets participated in high-level discussions on topics such as hypersonics, artificial intelligence and quantum computing during the three-day event. Military and strategic studies professors, panelists and industry experts encouraged attendees to think about the integrated...

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February 3, 2023

NCLS offers community opportunity to “reimagine leadership; inspire teamwork”

America’s first hearing impaired comedienne” Kathy Buckley speaks to cadets during the 2022 National Character and Leadership Symposium on. Each year, speakers from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds share their perspectives with cadets and visitors. The theme for 2023 is "reimagine leadership; inspire teamwork," and will feature Medal of Honor recipients, CEOs, musicians and more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley) By Melissa Walther U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Registration is now open for the 30th National Character and Leadership Symposium, held Feb. 23-24 at the U.S. Air Force Academy. This year’s...

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February 6, 2023

Wings of Blue supports Polaris Dawn crew

Members of the Polaris Dawn crew including Mission Specialist Sarah Gillis, Medical Officer Anna Menon and Mission Commander Jared Isaacman take time to pose for a photo before completing the AM-490 basic freefall parachute training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Jan. 27, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Pacheco) U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – When it comes to out-of-this-world training, cadets and faculty at the U.S. Air Force Academy are leading the way, as members of the SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew discovered Jan. 27. The four-person crew completed AM-490 basic freefall...

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February 8, 2023

CCLD director says NCLS offers professional development opportunities

Col. Kurt Wendt, director of the Center for Character and Leadership Development, in his office at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Jan. 5, 2023. Wendt’s focus is to develop leaders of character at the Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley) By Senior Airman Michael Ward U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Growing up in small-town Wisconsin, Col. Kurt Wendt was not sure what he wanted to do for a career. He did know, however, he wanted to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy due to the school’s reputation. “Joining the Air...

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