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Checkpoints Online
In the June 2018 issue of Checkpoints Online, check out featured stories on the 50,000th USAFA graduate, an amputee returning to fly for the Air Force again and bonus content beyond the printed magazine.

Video: Capt. Christy Wise '09
Video: Darren Ellisor '97 - Southwest Flight 1380


Inprocessing Day: FamFest 2022FamFest 2022
Inprocessing Day at the United States Air Force Academy can be overwhelming to the uninitiated. That's why the Association of Graduates and the Colorado Parents Club have teamed up to present FamFest from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 28. Stop by for free food, games, the chance to write a first letter to your cadet, merchandise shopping and more! Learn more and watch FamFest video!

WebGuyWelcome Class of 2022 Parents and Families — Just a Week To Go!
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 the 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 28, 2018.

Welcome 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. Membership enrollment will be available at Inprocessing, but you can JOIN TODAY and have one less Inprocessing Day line to worry about!

Prep School Inprocessing Volunteers Needed
The prep school is looking for six volunteers to help them with Inprocessing Day (Wednesday, July 18, 2018). Please contact Corrie Grubbs if you are interested in participating. Deadline: June 30th.

KC-135 Plaque at SEA PavilionKC-135
Were you a crewmember on KC-135s in Southeast Asia between June 1964 and Dec. 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.

Attention All USAFA Graduates — We Believe. Do You?
We believe your Academy is the premier institution for developing leaders of character. We believe our role in supporting Academy programs will greatly assist the institution in fulfilling its mission. We believe connecting new leaders with those who have gone before them will strengthen the United States Air Force. We believe in the men and women (past, present and future) who have answered the call to serve our nation. Do you believe?

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 1972: Class of 2022 Swearing-In Ceremony
Please make our new class of Doolies feel welcome at their Swearing-In Ceremony on June 29, 2018, starting at 8:00 a.m. For all Legacy Class graduates interested in attending, please contact MJ Kellenbence.

Commander's Trophy Golf Tournament
The National Capital Region Commander's Trophy Golf Tournament is an annual competition — now in its 11th year — among graduates of the Army, Navy and Air Force service academies. This year the tournament will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018, at Westfields Golf Club in Clifton, VA with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The cost of the four-ball tournament is $110.00 per person and includes golf, cart and lunch. Contact Jim East '67 to learn more if interested in playing.

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 around 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 around 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!

USCUniversity of Southern California - Viterbi School of Engineering
Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in engineering or computer science online? The USC Viterbi School of Engineering's DEN@Viterbi online delivery method provides the opportunity for active duty military personnel and veterans to complete a Master's degree or graduate certificate completely online from any location in the world. USC Viterbi is a Top Ranked Online Graduate Engineering Program for Veterans (across 40+ programs offered) by the U.S. News & World Report (2018 edition). An unlimited number of Yellow Ribbon awards are available to eligible candidates, which can provide funding for the majority of your graduate program. Learn more today: https://viterbionline.usc.edu/usaf/


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Inprocessing Photos
Use hashtag #USAFA2022 to share your Inprocessing photos and congratulatory messages for the new class on social media!


Uncle BobHappy Trails Uncle Bob
Yesterday we wished a fond farewell and happy trails to AOG volunteer CMSgt. (Ret.) Bob "Uncle Bob" Diehl. Uncle Bob is a friend to so many at the Academy, and a packed house showed up at Doolittle Hall to show their appreciation for his passion toward cadets and the Academy. View photos from the event.


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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 COSBook Your Summer Vacation with the Colorado Springs Airport!
The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) currently serves 15 nonstop flights on four airlines. Just in time for the summer travel season, COS added four nonstop routes with Frontier Airlines: Minneapolis-Saint Paul, San Antonio, Seattle, and additional service to Atlanta. Additionally, seasonal service to Chicago O'Hare and Washington-Dulles has restarted. Easy parking and shorter lines means you get to spend your vacation on vacation — not the hassle of getting there. Visit FlyCOS.com to book your next flight.

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 a weekend of 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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