June 6, 2018

Service Academies Global Summit 2018 in Washington, D.C. — 6 Free Spots for USAFA Cadets!
The fourth annual Service Academies Global Summit ("SAGS 2018") will be held at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Virginia, June 13-15, 2018.

SAGS is offering FREE registration for 6 cadets for the United States Air Force Academy. To get your free spot, contact Ms. Molly Dey, SAGS event organizer, at mollydey@afri.com.

The theme for SAGS 2018 is "Gripping Hands — Unifying Our Communities to Make a Difference Together." The purpose of SAGS is to inspire and promote fellowship, leadership/professional development and service for the "super-community" of graduates worldwide from the five U.S. service academies. The AOG will also be hosting a reception on Thursday, June 14, 2018, and all are invited. Register now!

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 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 their Commitment Dinner on August 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!

Air 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!




Reunion Classes — Congratulations Class of 1993 and Class of 1963 for the Highest Membership Rate!
Thank you for your membership and for your support of our mission! 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: a subscription to Checkpoints quarterly alumni magazine; discounted event registration for you and your guest(s) — this includes reunion registration; 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 your at your reunion this year!

Welcome Class of 2022 and 2023 Parents — Beat the Inprocessing Day Crowd! Sign Up Today!
Do you know WebGuy? WebGuy is a 4 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.

Bed & Breakfast Program — Class of 2022
The AOG, with assistance from the Rampart AOG Chapter, is looking for hosts for this year's Bed and Breakfast Program. Each host will provide lodging and transportation for those appointees arriving in Colorado Springs alone. If you are interested in learning more or to sign up, please visit our website.

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!




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, advanced degree options, and discover employment opportunities across the U.S. SACC allows candidates to connect face to face with companies and universities. Sign up today!

University 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 ranked #1 for both our Online Graduate Engineering Program for Veterans (across 40+ programs offered) and Online Graduate Computer Science Program for Veterans (U.S. News & World Report, 2017). 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/




Share Your Graduation Photos!
Use hashtag #USAFA2018 to share your graduation photos and congratulatory messages on social media!




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!

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 omelette bar, breakfast burritos, chicken/beef tacos, chorizo hash browns and more. Come watch football on the heated, enclosed patio as you sip on $10 bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys. The brunch buffet is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. See you soon at 8050 N. Academy Blvd!

The 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

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