May 31, 2024

Vice President Harris congratulates Class of ‘24

Graduating U.S. Air Force Academy cadets toss their caps as the Thunderbirds fly over Falcon Stadium during a graduation ceremony held at the Academy, Colo. May 30, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith) By Katherine Spessa U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – As this year’s featured speaker, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to the 974 graduating cadets of the Class of 2024 during the U.S. Air Force Academy’s graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium here May 30, 2024. United States Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to cadets and audience members during a graduation...

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May 14, 2024

Academy, wing honor 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton’s sacrifice

U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard Clark applauds as 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr.’s mother, Jiffy Helton-Sarver, watches his father, Joseph Helton, and Senior Airman Chelsea McComb unveil the new sign for the Large Vehicle Inspection Site. The Academy dedicated the 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Large Vehicle Inspection Site in a ceremony May 10, 2024. (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 dedicated the south gate security facility as the 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr....

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May 14, 2024

U.S. Air Force Academy Honors Lt. Gen. Clark with Order of the Sword

U.S. Air Force Academy Honor Guard members lift the sword used for the Order of the Sword ceremony in the Arnold Hall Ballroom May 11, 2024. The Order of the Sword is an honor awarded by noncommissioned officers to recognize individuals they hold in high regard and for their contributions to the enlisted corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Pacheco) By Master Sgt. Christopher A. Traphagan U.S. Air Force Academy Office of the Command Chief Master Sergeant U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – The U.S. Air Force Academy’s enlisted force honored Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark during an “Order...

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May 17, 2024

People-centered cadet discovers new mindset at Academy

Cadet 1st Class Abigail Worley poses for a photo in Polaris Hall May 8, 2024. Worley will graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy May 30 with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Vaughn) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – When Cadet 1st Class Abigail Worley graduates May 30, she will leave the U.S. Air Force Academy with more than a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. She will take a new set of leadership skills and teamwork mentality into her U.S. Air Force medical officer...

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May 20, 2024

Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind nominated to be next Academy Superintendent

Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – President Joe Biden has nominated Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind to become the Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy. “I am humbled by the nomination to be the 22nd Superintendent of our Academy,” said Bauernfeind. “The opportunity to develop warfighters, leaders of character and quality, and critical thinkers for our Air Force and Space Force is an honor. I look forward to building on the legacy of Lt. Gen. Clark and all prior Superintendents as we ready our future officers to lead...

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May 20, 2024

Four inspiring words guide cadet’s path to success

Cadet 1st Class Brett Castro will pursue a master’s degree at the University of Virginia after graduation May 30, 2024. All cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy are required to participate in athletics. (Courtesy photo provided by Cadet 1st Class Brett Castro) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – During Cadet 1st Class Brett Castro’s semester as group commander at the U.S. Air Force Academy, his command team created the model of “four G’s”: gratitude, growth, greatness and grace. He believes that a deliberate focus on these four motivational words daily...

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May 22, 2024

Cadet candidates celebrate prep school graduation

Preparatory School cadet candidates march in their graduation parade at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. May 20, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Pacheco) By Katherine Spessa U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – After completing a 10-month program, 169 cadet candidates graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School in a ceremony held at

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May 23, 2024

Cadet touts fierce work ethic, determination as keys to success

Cadet 1st Class Hilary Nolen is pictured with a drone in one of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering laboratories May 22, 2024. Nolen will attend graduate school at the Air Force Institute of Technology after she graduates from the U.S. Air Force Academy May 30, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Patrick Brush) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Few things came easy for Cadet 1st Class Hilary Nolen. In 2003, a year after she was born in Vietnam, Nolen’s parents emigrated with her to the United States. Though...

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May 23, 2024

Nearing retirement, superintendent reflects on his tenure

Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard Clark smiles during his remarks at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Terrazzo Oct. 16, 2023. Clark’s retirement after a 38-year U.S. Air Force career takes effect June 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Pacheco) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – During U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Clark’s four-year tenure as U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent, he delivered landmark achievements such as the Developing Leaders of Character Manual and the Let's Be Clear campaign to reset the culture around dignity and respect. For the Class of...

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May 30, 2024

Department of the Air Force assigns new vice superintendent

Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman has been named the next U.S. Air Force Academy vice superintendent. He will arrive to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. the week of May 27 and will serve as the interim superintendent until the 22nd superintendent is confirmed by the Senate. (U.S. Air Force photo) U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – The Secretary of the Air Force has named Maj. Gen. Thomas P. Sherman as the next U.S. Air Force Academy vice superintendent. Sherman will arrive at the Academy the week of May 27 and will serve as...

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