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AOG Selects New CEO
The Association of Graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy has announced the selection of Marty Marcolongo, Class of 1988, as the organization's president and chief executive officer. He takes over his new role with the AOG on July 1. Marcolongo takes over for William "T" Thompson, Class of 1973, who has served as president and CEO over the last nine years. Read more.

New AOG Board Chair
If you missed the news in May, Cathy McClain '82, who was re-elected to the board in the spring elections, is the new USAFA Association of Graduates Board of Directors chair. She becomes the first woman to hold the board chair position. Read more.

Checkpoints Online
The June issue of Checkpoints features Dr. Heather Wilson '82, who is returning to D.C. as top Air Force civilian. The magazine also includes the final CEO update from William "T" Thompson '73, the first update from new AOG Board Chair Col. (Ret.) Cathy McClain '82 and so much more!

2017 All Academy Challenge
Thanks to all of the USAFA graduates who participated in the All Academy Challenge. We raised nearly $300,000 from 1,633 graduates as part of the seven-day competition among the U.S. service academies. Your support makes a difference to the Academy and our cadets, expanding excellence in all we do!

Bed & Breakfast Program — Class of 2021
The AOG, with assistance from the Rampart Chapter, is looking for hosts for this year's Bed and Breakfast program. Each host will provide lodging and transportation for those appointees arriving in Colorado Springs alone. If you are interested in learning more or to sign up, please visit https://www.usafa.org/Parents/Bed_and_Breakfast

Membership CornerAOG
The Association of Graduates would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our 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. We would like to thank each of you personally as you join for the first time or renew. Please help us in welcoming our new and returning members.

Register of Graduates
The Association of Graduates is pleased to present the updated 2016 online version of the Register of Graduates.

Reunion Classes — Congratulations Class of 1962 and Class of 2007 for the Highest Membership Rate!
Class of 1997, you're not too far behind! Thank you for your membership and for your support of our mission! 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: a subscription to Checkpoints quarterly alumni magazine; discounted event registration for you and your guest(s) — this includes reunion registration; 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!

Welcome Class of 2021 and 2022 Parents — Beat the Inprocessing Day Crowd! Sign Up Today!
Do you know WebGuy? WebGuy is a four-year program designed to provide a window into cadet life. For the family of a new cadet who is entering Basic Cadet Training, WebGuy becomes your new best friend and a great connection to your son or daughter as they take their first steps in their journey at the United States Air Force Academy. WebGuy photographers will keep you connected to Academy life through blogs and pictures starting on Inprocessing Day all the way up until Graduation Week! Sign up today so you are ready to catch all the action starting June 29, 2017!

Events

Service Academies Global Summit
Join graduates from all five service academies in Washington, D.C., June 14-16, 2017, for personal and professional development, networking and fellowship. The Association of Graduates also will be hosting a graduate reception in conjunction with this event on Thursday, June 15, at the Public House in National Harbor. Register today!

Air Force Academy graduates scheduled to speak include: Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson '81, Gen. (Ret.) Norton A. Schwartz '73, Gen. (Ret.) Janet Wolfenbarger '80, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Sharon K. G. Dunbar '82, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Dana Born '83, Mr. Roel Campos '71, Dr. Chris Howard '91, Mr. Joel "Thor" Neeb '99, Ms. Trier Bryant '06, Mr. Andrew Kemendo '08, and AOG President and CEO Mr. William "T" Thompson '73.


10th Annual Commanders' Cup Tournament
The Commanders' Cup is a golf tournament among graduate teams from the Army, Navy and Air Force service academies to be held on Monday, July 17, 2017, at Westfields Golf Club in Clifton, VA. If you are interested in participating, please contact Jim East.

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.

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

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.

Black-eyed PeaNow There Are More Reasons to Love the Black-eyed Pea!
Come by for Military Appreciation Wednesdays! We always offer 10% off for the military every day, but for those members of the military who have an active military ID, you can also get 25% off your ticket on Wednesdays! On Mondays, we have Chicken Fried Monday — where you can order Chicken Fried Chicken, a Chicken Fried Steak or a Chicken Fried Pork Cutlet for $8.99 and it includes 2 side dishes! Are you in the mood for something fresh? Try one of our new Market Fresh Salads! For dessert, we have homemade bread pudding or peach cobbler to enjoy! So as you can see, it's always a great time to take the family to the Black-eyed Pea!

COS Airport Colorado Springs Airport
Look before you book — and fly Colorado Springs Airport (COS) with five new nonstop destinations, plus simple parking, short walks, easy check-in, and a short drive home. COS offers an easy alternative that is close to home, and does not have the travel hassles that larger airports experience, all with air service options that offer competitive airfares. COS serves 17 destinations in 2017, with 36 daily departures.

Hydro CleanHydro Clean
Are your couches looking a bit soiled from years of use? Hydro Clean can freshen up your couches, love-seats, ottomans and chairs. Also ask about carpet and area rug cleaning. Just call Hydro Clean at 719-594-9376. Your carpet cleaner for life.

Pinots PalettePinot's Palette
Pinot's Palette is now offering Little Brushes Kids Camp, June 19th-23rd, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each day at Kids Camp has been thoughtfully planned out to ensure your child will be engaged the whole time! Register now at www.pinotspalette.com/northgatevillage or call (719) 465-3098.

Bethesda GardensBethesda Gardens — We're 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 late Summer 2017), residents will enjoy personalized care, safe and secure living, and enriching activities that serve their social, spiritual and physical health. Please join us at our Guiding Hands presentation on Monday evening, June 26, 2017, to learn about and experience the Teepa Snow "Positive Approach" to dementia care. See for yourself how effective her methods are and why our care team will be using these techniques to care for our residents who have dementia. The event will be held at the "Big Red" School building from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Click here for event details.

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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