November 12, 2024

Forging leaders for the space domain

Cadet 1st Class Nolan Turner and ROTC Cadet 2nd Class Kylyn Smith prepare for a test of a satellite reaction wheel in the Department of Astronautical Engineering Laboratory Oct. 3, 2024. The test measures the wheel’s “wobble” throughout high-speed rotations for a better understanding of an on-orbit attitude control mechanism. Cadets develop the tools needed to succeed as Guardians in the U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – From directly acting as space operators to learning about orbital maneuvering in the classroom,...

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November 13, 2024

Understanding the space domain: the Space Warfighting minor

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 3rd Class Rebecca Kinstle and Cadet 1st Class Ethan Pyle work on a project in the Department of Astronautics Lab Oct. 3, 2024. Both cadets are majoring in Astronautics and minoring in Space Warfighting. The Space Warfighting minor provides cadets with a deep understanding of space operations, strategies and technologies. (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 defense of space has shifted from theoretical discussions to real-world planning and strategy. The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Space Warfighting minor equips cadets...

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November 19, 2024

Meteorology cadet research: sea ice forecasting

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class Beatrice Shea compares machine-learning models in her sea ice forecasting research in the Meteorology Laboratory Nov. 12, 2024. Shea and Meteorology faculty developed a machine-learning model that could aid in accurate ice forecasts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Cadet 2nd Class Beatrice Shea’s fascination with the Arctic began long before she arrived at the U.S. Air Force Academy in the fall of 2022. Once Shea started her Meteorology core courses, she seized the opportunity to transform...

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December 2, 2024

Cadets honor Indian American hero in Pentagon ceremony

Cadet 3rd Class Anoushka Rishi, far right, and six fellow U.S. Air Force Academy cadets stand before a painting of actor and World War II veteran U.S. Army Air Corps Sgt. Sabu Dastagir at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 12, 2024. The other cadets, from left, are Cadet 3rd Class Aditya Nair, Cadet 3rd Class Grace Kurian, Cadet 3rd Class Sweta Chandra Mohan, and Cadets 4th Class Animesh Bijawat and Reva Kalbhor. Also pictured is Cadet Group 1 Commander Col. Aarti Puri and Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, Class of 1993, the assistant secretary of the Air Force for energy, installations and...

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December 9, 2024

Cyber Warfare Club: developing digital warriors

Cyber Warfare Club Cadets 4th Class Gabriel Cho, middle, and Nicholas Camperos hone their skills in performing exploitations and securing networks in the U.S. Air Force Academy Cyber Warfare Training Range in Fairchild Hall Nov. 20, 2024. The club equips cadets with the experience and skills they will need to face cyber conflicts as officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Pacheco) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Cyber Warfare Club members meet regularly to develop and hone their skills in preparation to become the nation’s next generation of digital warriors....

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December 12, 2024

A visionary educator: Shaping cadets and inspiring excellence

Lt. Col. Kevin Treat, U.S. Air Force Academy Department of Mathematical Sciences associate professor and senior military faculty member, poses for a photo at the Academy, Colo., Dec. 2, 2024. Treat’s influence goes beyond simply teaching math; he bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and its practical applications, ensuring cadets are prepared for leadership roles while fostering a collaborative and innovative academic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner). By Mackenzie Mendez U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Lt. Col. Kevin Treat is a key figure in the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Department...

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December 16, 2024

The powered flight journey to become aviators

Cadet 3rd Class Emilie Tedeschi completes her pre-flight check in the T-53 Kadet II on the Davis Airfield flightline at the U.S. Air Force Academy, July 30, 2024. The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Powered Flight Program introduces cadets to motorized aircraft and provides a foundation of flight mechanics and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – At the U.S. Air Force Academy, cadets develop the skills they will need to become winning warfighters and exceptional aviators. Through the Powered Flight Program, cadets transform into...

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December 16, 2024

Cadet awarded prestigious Marshall Scholarship for postgraduate study in the U.K.

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Margaret Meehan, a member of the Class of 2025, has been awarded the highly competitive Marshall Scholarship, a prestigious honor that provides full funding for two years of postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. (Courtesy Photo). By Mackenzie Mendez U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Margaret Meehan, a member of the Class of 2025, has been awarded the highly competitive Marshall Scholarship, a prestigious honor that provides full funding for two years of postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. The...

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December 30, 2024

Cadets receive personalized instruction at the Academic Success Center

Cadet 3rd Class Olivia Cha works with faculty member Dr. Mary Hertz in a one-on-one extra-instruction lesson in the U.S. Air Force Academy Academic Success Center April 23, 2024. Cha, a Biology major, improved her grades after using the center’s services, and she is excelling academically. (Courtesy photo by Sam Hastings) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Early in his first semester at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 4th Class Joseph Anderson realized he needed help with a few classes. Anderson found the support he needed at the Academic Success...

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March 14, 2025

New self-help store serves cadets

Cadet 4th Class Eden Hewes, U-Fix-It store customer, drives a screw into her wardrobe to repair a latch, at Vandenberg Hall, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Jan. 14, 2025. U-Fix-It is a new self-help store at Sijan Hall and is open to all cadets and Academy personnel to support minor maintenance and repair issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zach Vaughn) By Tech. Sgt. Zach Vaughn U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – The Academy’s 10th Civil Engineer Squadron recently opened a self-help store in Sijan Hall. Dubbed “U-Fix-It,” Academy leadership intends for...

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