December 7, 2018

Election Information
Watch a video featuring Cathy McClain '82, Association of Graduates board chair, explaining the upcoming AOG election. AOG members will be voting on an important bylaw change Feb. 4, 2019, through March 18, 2019, and reaching the required quorum of 25% will be essential.

Board candidates and their biographies are also posted now!

Checkpoints Online
USAFA's iconic Cadet Chapel will be shuttered in 2019 to begin a four-year renovation project. Checkpoints recalls the history behind the Chapel and the plans for the major face-lift. We also track down graduates who were among the first to get married in the Chapel.

2018-19 Graduate Dependent Scholarship — Apply Today
Applications are now being accepted for the 2018-19 school year. College and high school applicants will be scored separately, so please make sure that you fill out the correct form. All files must be submitted electronically to gds@aogusafa.org by March 3, 2019. For more information, visit our website.

Young Alumni
There are new exciting developments ahead as the AOG works to connect further with young grads. Check out our new young alumni ambassador program, utilize our career services and nominate classmates for recognition.

Young Alumni Excellence Award
Do you know a young alum who has distinguished himself or herself by obtaining a high level of professional or philanthropic achievement and who possesses high standards of integrity and character that positively reflect and enhance the prestige of the Air Force Academy? If so, this award is the perfect way to recognize them. If you would like to nominate an alum who has graduated recently from the Academy, please go to our website and nominate them today! The deadline for submissions is Jan. 19, 2019.

FREE Air Force Santa Hat — HURRY! Limited Supply!
Purchase a biennial membership now through Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, and receive a FREE Air Force Santa hat!* Membership in 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. JOIN TODAY! (*While supplies last. Limit one Air Force Santa hat per biennial membership.)

Wreaths Across America — Thank You!
Thanks to members of the graduate community who supported donating holiday wreaths for our cemetery at the Air Force Academy. In addition to remembering all our veterans and classmates, we again were able to assist the Colorado Springs Memorial Gardens Cemetery and the newly dedicated Pikes Peak National Cemetery to ensure all veterans in those cemeteries were remembered.

Calling all Parents and Graduates — Cookies for Prep School Cadet Candidates
The Prep School is having a study day on Wednesday, Dec. 12, for the cadet candidates. This is a very stressful time for the C/Cs and the Prep School is asking parents and graduates to help provide sweet treats to the C/Cs. If you would like to provide cookies for the C/Cs, please send them so they arrive no later than Dec. 11 to USAFA PREP SCHOOL, ATTN: ALICE MAXWELL, 5220 CEDAR DRIVE STE 319, USAFA CO 80840. For questions or more information, please email Alice Maxwell.




Cyber Week Holiday Shopping
Finish your holiday shopping for all the Air Force fans on your list at shop.usafa.org. AOG members receive an additional 15% off! Shop online!




Falcon Fans — Join Us on the Ice!
Come out in Las Vegas and Boston to get a USAFA update and cheer on our Air Force hockey team!

January 5, 2019: Las Vegas
February 2, 2019: Boston

SAVE THE DATE: MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
March 15, 2019: 10th Annual Scotch Tasting
April 5, 2019: Founders Day Dinner




#RememberThem
Today, we honor the 77th anniversary of one of the deadliest attacks on American soil. Follow us on social media as we share patriotic messages and historic reminders all year long.




Support Those Who Support Us!
You just proved that this works! If you have a business that can help our Air Force Academy community, consider advertising it here! Perhaps it's a restaurant, hotel, auto service or carpet cleaning service. Whether your business reaches the world or just our locals, I would like to speak with you about becoming a proud True Blue Business partner! Please contact Jeff MacLean at jeff.maclean@aogusafa.org or 719-247-8767 today to discuss how we can partner together!

50% Off Long-Term Holiday Parking @ COS
You can't be merry sitting in traffic on I-25. But your holidays can be less hectic when you fly to and from the Colorado Springs Airport. Fly direct or connect to major hubs — Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and more. COS is offering 50% off long-term parking from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31, 2018. It is our way of saying thank you for flying COS! Claim your coupon!

Wendy's
When you put something in the freezer, it's for later. That's why Wendy's makes your hamburger with fresh beef — never frozen. Wendy's believes that a great hamburger starts with cooking fresh beef, not thawing like some other guys. Stop in for a Dave's Single today at 13481 Bass Pro Dr. near the North Gate or 8080 Academy Blvd N. near the South Gate!

Amanda's Cantina
Amanda's Cantina is now serving brunch! The buffet is only $16.95 and features an omelet bar, breakfast burritos, chicken/beef tacos, chorizo hash browns & more. Come watch football on the heated, enclosed patio as you sip on $10 bottomless mimosas & Bloody Marys. The brunch buffet is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. See you soon at 8050 N. Academy Blvd.!

Wings Over The Rockies
ABOVE AND BEYOND celebrates the power of innovation to make dreams take flight. This traveling aerospace exhibition features: immersive simulations, interactive design challenges, iconic historical touchstones, visionary concepts for the future, and inspiring stories from game-changing innovators, past and present. See it now at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. Learn more at WingsMuseum.org/Beyond.

WWII Museum
The National Museum of World War II Aviation has been a proud partner with the U.S. Air Force Academy since 2013 — when it hosted the graduation ceremony flyover during sequestration — and continues to work closely with the Academy on education and training programs today. Now, they are asking for your help. The museum has initiated a personalized Memorial Brick Program to raise money for construction of an 80,000-square-foot hangar to house the museum's fast-growing collection of World War II aircraft and artifacts. Your tax-deductible gift of $250 will help support the only museum designated by the U.S. Congress as "America's World War II Aviation Museum." For more details and a place to order online, visit: worldwariiaviation.org.

The Bremont USAFA Graduate Watch
The Bremont USAFA Graduate Watch is exclusively for USAFA graduates. Each design features the Academy Crest, Prop and Wings, and "The Long Blue Line." To learn more about this watch, go to: https://www.bremont.com/military-orders/usafa-graduate

We Salute Your Service
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AFA Creations
Rick Broome is one of the most notable aviation and space artists in the world today. His work captures the spirit and wonder of flight from commercial to military aircraft, and from the dawn of aviation to the most advanced aircraft today.