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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. For tickets to the big game, click here.


Let's Sink Navy!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.

Connections

FischerInspiring 4th of July Message from Grad in Space
We share great content on Facebook about the Academy all the time, like this recent video from Col. Jack Fischer '96 on the International Space Station. From high above he challenges incoming cadets to dare to dream.

Inprocessing Photos
If you like us on social media, you've seen some great photos of the incoming class. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter to stay updated with the Academy and share your support online!


Programs

Veteran Appreciation Sponsorship
The AOG is proud to announce the new Veteran Appreciation sponsorship for the Dallas Golf Classic, brought to you compliments of USAA! Through this sponsorship, USAA will be providing free registration for the Dallas Golf Classic on Oct. 27, 2017, for up to 20 United States veterans as a thank you for their service. If you would like to nominate someone, please send your nominations — including your name, the nominee's name(s), contact information and a brief statement — to Aphten Goldman at aphten.goldman@aogusafa.org no later than Oct. 13, 2017.

WebGuyClass of 2021: Family and Friends
We hope you are enjoying your basic cadet's Academy experience through the lens of WebGuy. Be sure to take a break from your computer every once in a while to visit with the family in your home, grab something to eat, get a few hours of sleep and then join us again as WebGuy continues to take you through the adventure of BCT and beyond. If you are not a member, we invite you to check out the WebGuy blog. There you will catch a glimpse of what the WebGuy team is capturing. Join us today for full access to our WebGuy program so you don't miss any part of the action.

Welcome Class of 2022 Parents and Families
Want to catch an amazing glimpse into life at the Prep School? Watch as WebGuy tells their story and be on the lookout for your son or daughter as they experience this new chapter in their life. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles can ALL become Prep School Husky Club Members and follow your cadet candidate starting with Basic Military Training and continuing through graduation. Membership enrollment will be available at Inprocessing, but you can JOIN TODAY and have one less Inprocessing Day line to worry about!

We Believe. Do You?
We believe your Academy is the premier institution for developing leaders of character. We believe our role in supporting Academy programs will greatly assist the Academy in fulfilling its mission. We believe connecting new leaders with those who have gone before them will strengthen the United States Air Force. We believe in the men and women (past, present and future) who have answered or will answer the call to serve our nation. Do you believe?

Career Services

FREE Career Development Webinars for Graduates!
Tune in every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. (EST) for 19 topics, including Writing a One-Page Resume, Developing Your Career Plan, and Preparing for an Interview.

Register in the AOG Career Center
First time logging in?
Username: USAFA[AOGID]
Password: [Lastname][4-digit class year]
Questions? careers@aogusafa.org


CalendarUpcoming Job Fair — August 24-25, 2017, in San Diego
• Aug. 24 - Professional Development Workshops and Seminars, noon to 7:30 p.m. Download a PDF of the Candidate Schedule.
• Aug. 25 - Career Fair, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Service Academy Career Conference, Manchester Grand Hyatt)
SACC Registration is open now at sacc-jobfair.com!


Want AdsMORE THAN 350 OPEN JOBS are Waiting for Your Application!
View and apply to more than 350 full-time career opportunities posted in the AOG Career Center by nationwide employers who are looking for service academy graduates with various backgrounds — entry level up to executive and senior management. Log in to the AOG Career Center to apply for these positions and gain a competitive advantage by meeting some of the employers in person on Aug. 25, 2017, at the San Diego Service Academy Career Conference event.

Community

Lowry FoundationThe Lowry Foundation
The Lowry Foundation is proud to host an event honoring all past Lowry Air Force Base service personnel! Come and join us to share stories and celebrate Lowry's unique and proud history! All military and civilian personnel and their families who served on the former Air Force base are invited to attend. This event will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Old Officers Club (now the Stanley British Primary School).

California Trip2018 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade
Mark your calendars for a week of celebration and relaxation at the iconic 2018 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade! Brought to you by Premier World Discovery and the AOG, this amazing trip features six days in sunny Southern California, where you will tour Los Angeles and Hollywood, relax in Long Beach, take part in the incredible Rose Parade, and ring in the New Year with dancing and champagne toasts. Don't miss out on this trip to remember! For more information, call 719-472-0300, ex. 150.

SEAKRSEAKR 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!
True Blue Business
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!



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