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The Basics with the Class of 2022 teamed up in their squadrons for some friendly Field Day competition. Well done, basics! Get pumped up and watch the AOG's Field Day video!

Register of Graduates — Alumni Verification MailingsRegister
The Association of Graduates has contracted with PCI, a company that will produce the 2019 printed edition of USAFA's Register of Graduates. In the weeks ahead, you will likely receive a post card and/or email from PCI asking you to update your biographical information in the AOG database. As a reminder, you are under no obligation to purchase anything, but books and other products will be available for purchase. Learn more.

Reunion Classes — Members Save on Registration!
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: 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. Life and Annual Memberships are available. Please see our website for pricing. We look forward to seeing you at your reunion this year!

USAFA Prep School 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. JOIN TODAY and check out your son's or daughter's journey after you parted ways on Inprocessing Day! For questions regarding membership, please refer to our FAQs page at https://www.usafa.org/Membership/Questions.

KC-135 Plaque at the SEA PavilionKC-135
Were you a crewmember on KC-135s in Southeast Asia between June 1964 and December 1975? The Unit Wall at the SEA Memorial Pavilion includes 18 bronze plaques commemorating aircraft and missions flown during the war in Vietnam, but there isn't a plaque honoring the KC-135 crews' contributions to that war. Yet! Learn more about how you can help.

2019 Trips — Plan Your Next Vacation!
Travel lovers, we are excited to announce that 2019 trips are being added to our website. Check back frequently in the upcoming month for more amazing opportunities to see the world with your fellow Air Force Academy alumni and friends!


Events

Attention Class of 1970: Commitment Dinner for the Class of 2020
Please join the Class of 2020 at its Commitment Dinner on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018. Sign up now!

Join the Ruck
Celebrate the Golden Anniversary of Air Force Rugby back at the Academy this fall. Learn more and register now to join in on the fun!

TailgateAir Force Football vs. Florida Atlantic Tailgate
Join the AOG, the USAFA Endowment and AFAAC as we gather Air Force fans from throughout the country at our biggest tailgate of the season to cheer on the Falcons to beat FAU on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018! Registration is now open!

Air Force Falcon Nest at Army
Join the AOG, the USAFA Endowment and Air Force Athletics as we gather Air Force fans from throughout the country at the Air Force-Army football game on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018! Registration is now open!


Career Services

SACC-San Diego August 23-24
Over 80% of jobs are secured through networking! Researchers at Harvard University revealed that technical skills and knowledge account for less than 15% of why you get a job. SACC is a job fair exclusively for service academy alumni and it is a great way to learn about the current job market and advanced-degree options, and to discover employment opportunities throughout the U.S. SACC allows candidates to connect face to face with companies and universities. Sign up today!


Connections

Hood to Coast1970 Team Enters Hood to Coast Relay 2018 — The Mother of All Relays
12 members of the Class of 1970 have reunited to celebrate their heritage and run the Hood to Coast Relay. "We're all about 70, slightly winded but ready to take on the Hood to Coast to make a difference."


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True Blue BusinessSupport 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!

Fly COSThere's Still Time to Get Away This Summer!
The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) currently serves 15 nonstop flights on four airlines. Book your next vacation to popular summer destinations such as Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Orlando, San Diego, and Seattle with COS. Flying international? Did you know, COS flies direct to 6 major U.S. hubs — Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City? The best part, you save money on gas, parking, and time getting there when you fly COS. So what are you waiting for? Visit FlyCOS.com to book your next flight.

Drury InnDrury Inn
Drury Inn and Suites Colorado Springs is located directly across the interstate from the Air Force Academy. We offer a great value to our guests where the extras aren't extra! We offer free hot breakfast, free evening meal and drinks, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and free local calls and 60 minutes of long distance. Relax in our clean, comfortable rooms along with our wonderful indoor/outdoor pool and whirlpool. Drury Inn and Suites Colorado Springs also features: two-room suites, 24 business and fitness centers, guest laundry and same day dry-cleaning, free parking during your stay, and scenic views of Pikes Peak Mountain and the United States Air Force Academy. Call 719-598-2500 to make your reservations! Use Promotion Code 326326 to receive a special discount.

Wings Over the RockiesWings Over The Rockies
Celebrate the opening of Wings Over the Rockies' Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery, phase one of Wings' Exploration of Flight campus. Enjoy the weekend of July 21-22 with games, activities, music, exploration and flight as Wings Over the Rockies proudly opens its second facility at Centennial Airport in Englewood, Colorado. More information can be found at https://explorationofflight.org.

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

Roger HillLooking 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 — Your Castle Real Estate
-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 303-956-5955 or Roger.Hill1970@gmail.com.


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