January 5, 2018

Distinguished Graduate Award
The United States Air Force Academy and the Association of Graduates are proud to announce the Distinguished Graduate honorees for 2017. John Fox '63, T. Allan McArtor '64, and Gen. (Ret.) Steve Lorenz '73 are this year's honorees. They join 34 fellow Academy graduates who have previously been honored as distinguished graduates. Learn more.

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 him or her. 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 Friday, Jan. 19, 2018.

The AOG also is seeking volunteers to evaluate candidates for the Young Alumni Excellence Award. Volunteers are needed to review and rate the applications between Jan. 23 and Feb. 2, 2018. If you are interested in volunteering for this program, please contact Corrie Grubbs by Jan. 19, 2018.

Graduate Dependent Scholarships
The Board of Directors of the Association of Graduates is pleased to once again offer Graduate Dependent Scholarships. These scholarships are annual awards of $500 and are intended to directly support post-secondary education for the children of AOG graduate members. For complete eligibility requirements and an application, visit usafa.org/membership/scholarships. The application deadline is March 4, 2018.

Reunion Classes of '63, '68, '73, '78,
'83, '88, '93, '98 and '08
If you would like to receive reunion information, please log in to your usafa.org account or email us at aog@aogusafa.org, in order to update your contact information. Also, feel free to call customer service at (719) 472-0300 to update via phone.

New Year — New Traditions
Join your Association of Graduates today and show your support of the AOG mission. Membership in 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; and a solid network to support you through all stages of your career.






Commandant's Update
Join Brig. Gen. Kristin Goodwin '93 on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at Doolittle Hall for lunch and a Commandant's update on what's going on in the Cadet Wing. Register now!

Back for a Ninth Year and Better Than Ever!
The 9th annual Scotch Tasting will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018, at the Great Wolf Lodge in Colorado Springs. The location has changed but not this great event! Please join us for an incredible evening of scotch and bourbon. There will be a variety of mouth-watering hors d'oeuvres from our local catering partners as well as cigars! Register now!

Save the Date!
Our annual Founders Day dinner and Distinguished Graduate Award ceremony will take place on Friday, April 6, 2018. Registration will open mid-January for this not-to-be-missed event!

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!






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! Our buffet is only $16.95 and features an omelet bar, breakfast burritos, chicken/beef tacos, chorizo hash browns & more. Come watch football on our heated, enclosed patio as you sip on $10 bottomless mimosas & Bloody Mary's. 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
Discover the incredible history of the X-15 program as presented by best-selling author and aerospace expert Michelle Evans. The remarkable X-15 held the world's altitude record for 41 years and was the precursor to the Space Shuttle program. Join us on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in Denver. Learn more at https://wingsmuseum.org/event/dss/

Black-eyed Pea
On the 27th of January, join the Black-eyed Pea to celebrate the anniversary of our establishment in Colorado. We have 4 meals that will be $7.99 on that day which include chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, mom's meatloaf, and juicy pot roast, with 2 veggies, rolls and cornbread. Yum! All of our food is made to order fresh with all natural ingredients. Whether you're craving a half pound burger, Angus ribeye or a seared salmon steak or you want a great Craft beer selection or a full bar with featured drink specials, think Black-eyed Pea!

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!

Looking to Move to, From, or Within Colorado? Contact Roger Hill, the Realtor You Can Trust!
-USAFA Grad, Class of 1970
-More than 26 years of experience as a Licensed Realtor
-Ethical, professional and always looking out for your best interest
-Specializing in the Front Range: Denver, Castle Rock, Monument, Colorado Springs
Contact Roger Hill at B737KID@aol.com.

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