November 22, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving
On this Thanksgiving week, we thank all of you — our graduates, parents, cadets and friends — for the tremendous support you have given the Air Force Academy, the Association of Graduates and the USAFA Endowment this past year.

As you enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends, please keep in mind our deployed brothers and sisters who are away from their loved ones and defending our freedoms!

Giving Tuesday
#GivingTuesday is Nov. 28, 2017! Your support of the Air Force Academy can impact military training, academics, athletics or character and leadership development for the next generation of Air Force leaders. Thank you for supporting those who are called to serve!

Dine and Dunk!
Air Force fans, join us in New York as the Air Force men's basketball team takes on Army at the 65th Annual Madison Square Garden Holiday Festival. We'll be having a Dine and Dunk at Stout NYC prior to the game for all Falcon fans to meet up and get excited for the big game! Register today!

Wreaths Across America
Each December, on National Wreaths Across America Day, the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Air Force Academy Cemetery, as well as more than 1,200 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. If you would like to donate a wreath in someone's name or to honor our military veterans, please go to the organization's website.

Attack Squadron Reunion
Calling all veterans of the 78th Fighter and 78th Attack Squadron — the squadron is turning 100 and hosting a reunion! Events will take place Feb. 16-19, 2018, in Las Vegas. If you have ever worn the Bushmaster patch, they want you to attend! Please email bushmaster100th@gmail.com for details. Once a Snake, always a Snake!

Save the Date!
The 9th annual Scotch Tasting will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018, at the Marriott in Colorado Springs. Registration will open in early December.

Cross-Country Bicycle Tour to Support Veterans
Trans-America Cycling is recruiting a team of 22 cyclists for a cross-country bicycle tour from San Diego, CA to St. Augustine, FL. The Save-22-a-Day Trans-America Bicycle Tour (developed by Jim Hansen '69) takes place Oct. 1 to Nov. 15, 2018, and will raise awareness of U.S. military veterans' high suicide rate of 22 victims per day. For more details about the tour and to join, go to the websites: http://save22aday.org and http://transamericacycling.com.




Cyber Weekend Sale!
Avoid the mall crowds and get all your Air Force fan holiday shopping done with the click of a mouse this year! We've got special buys for Black Friday through Cyber Monday, featuring products now available for the first time! AOG members receive an additional 15% off! Shop online!




AOG Golf Carts for Cadet Area and Trail Tours
The Association of Graduates is looking for your help in purchasing golf carts for our Academy tours. We want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to experience tours in the Cadet Area as well as our Heritage Trail here at Doolittle Hall. Thanks, in part, to a large donation, we have almost reached our initial goal. If you would like to help, visit: http://bit.ly/2yLthp4

Update Your Profile
It's time for our AOG members to update their member profiles online or call 719-472-0300. It is important for all grads to keep their contact information and personal details updated so we can stay connected with you! Please update your profile today so we have accurate information for the new Register of Graduates, being printed in 2018.

YOU are on our Wish List!
We understand this time of year is full of hustle and bustle! With your purchase of an annual membership*, we will send you a Starbucks gift card to help you relax and catch your breath during this holiday season. Learn more. Join your Association of Graduates today and show your support of the AOG mission. Membership to your AOG will provide: support to our USAFA graduates, current cadets, parents, and Academy friends; support for the Academy mission of building leaders of character for the Air Force and the nation; a solid network to support you through all stages of your career. (*Starbucks gift card offer valid for new members. Offer expires 12/31/17.)




Black-Eyed Pea
The Black-Eyed Pea will be open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Thanksgiving day! We'll be serving traditional turkey, ham and prime rib. And as always there is a 10% discount any time military members and veterans come in to the Black-Eyed Pea. We'll see you there, and have a happy Thanksgiving!

Are We There Yet Travel
"I'll be home for Christmas" doesn't need to be in your dreams. Check out AreWeThereYetCO.com for great savings on all your travel needs! By signing up for a FREE membership on the Vortex, you are sure to find cost saving travels that will make you feel like it's a Christmas miracle! Do you want an even BIGGER MIRACLE to travel more for less all year round? Go to SurgeWithMariano.com and purchase our Surge365 Travel Club Membership for $199 and $59.95/mo, a 50% savings, which is our holiday special good through the end of 2017!! What are you waiting for? Be home for Christmas and make sure to give us a look before you book...or buy!

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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!

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Connect Online
As you hopefully spend this holiday season with friends and family, remember that re-connecting with old alumni friends is just a click away. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to stay updated with the Academy and its supporters online!