August 2, 2017

Jabara Dinner
The Association of Graduates of the United States Air Force Academy requests the pleasure of your company at the 2017 Col. James Jabara Airmanship Award Dinner to honor Capt. Brian Guyette '08 on Friday, August 25, 2017, starting at 6 p.m. To register, click here. Registration ends Aug. 11, 2017.

Air Force Academy Day at Coors Field
The Colorado Rockies would like to invite the faculty, staff, cadets and alumni of the Air Force Academy, plus Air Force personnel throughout the region, to come watch the Rockies take on the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017. Join us at the ballpark!

Join Us in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Please join the Association of Graduates for a day of incredible golf and camaraderie at the exclusive Northville Hills Golf Club! Whether you are a graduate, parent, friend or an Air Force supporter, this is an event not to be missed. Sign up today!

On Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, come celebrate with us at the BIG HOUSE! The tailgate party is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. before we cheer on our Fighting Falcons vs. the University of Michigan.

Let's Sink Navy!
Join us in Annapolis as we take on the Navy Midshipmen. All the festivities begin at our tailgate on Oct. 7, 2017, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Let's focus on keeping the CIC Trophy!

Legacy Event for the Class of 1969
Class of 1969 graduates only are invited to join the Class of 2019 at their Commitment Dinner on Aug. 9, 2017. Meet at Doolittle Hall for a 1700 departure to the dinner at Mitchell Hall. Learn more and register online.

A Night of Excellence
Air Force Athletics would like to invite you to the second annual "A Night of Excellence" on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. This event supports more than 1,000 cadet-athletes. The Night of Excellence features a dinner, drinks and an auction at Cheyenne Mountain Resort. We hope you can join coaches, athletics and Academy staff and VIPs to kick off the athletic year in style. To purchase tickets, please call the Falcon Pride Club at 719-333-4557 or visit www.bidpal.net/excellence2017.

Change of Command
The United States Air Force Academy Superintendent's Change of Command from Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson '81 to Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria '85 is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2017. The event will be held at the Class Wall below the Chapel. Guests may watch the event from the Chapel Wall.



Membership Corner
The Association of Graduates membership team would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our newest USAFA Class of 2021 and 2022 Parent/Family members for your support and commitment to the United States Air Force Academy through your membership to the alumni association. We would not be able to fulfill our vision and mission if it were not for the support of our members. Please help us in welcoming our USAFA graduate and family members.

Update Your Profile
Graduates can now enter their non-rated career field into the AFSC title box on their member profile online or call John Rice at 719-472-0300, ext. 132. It is important for all grads to keep their profiles updated with career and contact information so we can stay connected with you! Please update your profile today so we have accurate information for the Register of Graduates.

Class of 2021 and 2022 Parents and Families — Parents' Weekend Giveaway!
One of the benefits of Family Plan Membership includes entry into a drawing for a trip to USAFA for Parents' Weekend! One lucky name will be drawn on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017, and will be notified by phone. The prize includes: $500 toward airfare, three-night accommodations (up to $250 value), and a $100 gift certificate. Good luck to all of our Family Plan members! Thank you for your membership and for your support of our programs! Not a member yet? JOIN TODAY and check out your son's or daughter's journey after you parted ways on Inprocessing Day! For questions regarding membership, please contact Megan Bollman, director of Membership.

Reunion Classes — Members Save on Registration!
Membership to your Association of Graduates allows your alumni association to provide: support for our USAFA graduates, parents and Academy friends; services and assistance to current cadets; connection to the Long Blue Line; a solid professional network to support you through all stages of your career; and more. In return, you will receive membership benefits such as: discounted event registration for you and your guest(s) — this includes reunion registration; a subscription to Checkpoints quarterly alumni magazine; 15% off merchandise at shop.usafa.org; and more. Life and annual memberships are available. Please see our website for pricing. We look forward to seeing you at your reunion this year!



4 of the Top 7 Consulting Firms of 2017 to Attend Upcoming Service Academy Graduate Career Conference: McKinsey, Deloitte, Oliver Wyman, A.T. Kearney
Meet them all here! Need more job fair info before you decide?

FREE Career Development Webinars for Graduates!
Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. (EST). Log in to the AOG Career Center to register.

24/7 Access to Your Professional Graduate Network is Here
They're posting jobs, asking and answering questions — are you part of the conversation? Join our AOG Official LinkedIn Group, USAFA AOG - West, Midwest, South, Northeast, Rocky Mtn. Region, Global, or Young Alumni LinkedIn groups!



Amanda's Cantina
Amanda's Cantina is having a Grand Re-Opening Party! Come join us on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, where we will be celebrating all day long with $3 beer specials, $5 Amanda's Margs, $2 Tacos and more. There also will be live music from Zac Charles and the Red (1-3 p.m.) and Exit West (5-9 p.m.) in the Budweiser Beer Garden. See you on Aug. 26 at 8050 N. Academy Blvd!

Hops in the Hangar Beer Festival
Each year, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum welcomes dozens of Colorado's best breweries to our World War II-era aircraft hangar for an evening of friends, food and, of course, fantastic local beer. Join us for the fourth annual Hops in the Hangar beer fest from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. Tickets can be found at http://wingsmuseum.org/event/hops/.

Wendy's
Wendy's has two great locations near the Air Force Academy! Come try our new queso burger, chicken sandwich and fries while supplies last. Each are covered in hot, poblano queso, topped with applewood-smoked bacon and fire-roasted salsa on a red jalapeno bun. Visit us today at 13481 Bass Pro Dr. near the North Gate or 8080 Academy Blvd N. near the South Gate!

Bethesda Gardens is Opening a New Community, But We Aren't New to Yours!
For almost 60 years, Bethesda Senior Living has faithfully served and cared for the seniors of Colorado Springs. At our newest community, Bethesda Gardens Monument (opening September 2017), residents will enjoy personalized care, safe and secure living, and enriching activities that serve their social, spiritual and physical health. We invite you to learn more by attending our community information session from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017, hosted at the Big Red School Building on North Jefferson Street. Meet our leadership team and get the latest information on our upcoming September opening. Click here for event and RSVP details.

SEAKR Engineering
SEAKR Engineering is the leading-edge provider of advanced electronics for space applications. We are always searching for the next innovation and the next generation of technology for the future of satellite communications and space exploration.

Support Those Who Support Us!
Will you be visiting the Academy soon and wondering where you will stay, what you will eat or what activities you might do while here? Is your son or daughter (or maybe you) getting married and needing a photographer or a caterer? When searching for these answers and others, please be sure to check out our True Blue Business Partners first. Support those who support us. Support our True Blue Businesses!

True Blue Business — Help Us Build a Stronger Community Together!
Do you or someone you know own a business whose products would be beneficial to our graduate community? Perhaps it's a restaurant, hotel, auto service or carpet cleaning service. Whether your business reaches the world or just our locals, if it's a service that can help our community, I would like to speak with you about becoming a True Blue Business! Please contact Jeff MacLean at jeff.maclean@aogusafa.org or 719-247-8767 today to discuss how we can partner together!



BCT Photos
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