May 9, 2018

Inprocessing Moved for the Class of 2022
Earlier this week, the Commandant of Cadets sent out an official statement related to the moving of Inprocessing from Doolittle Hall to the Cadet Field House. Read the statement.

SAVE $$ on Your Reunion Registration!
Become an annual member today! Join your Association of Graduates and show your support for the Academy's mission for just $60 a year! Membership to your alumni association will provide: support for our USAFA graduates, parents and Academy friends; services and assistance to current cadets; connection to the Long Blue Line; a solid network to support you through all stages of your career; a subscription to Checkpoints quarterly alumni magazine; discounted event registration for you and your guest(s); 15% off merchandise at shop.usafa.org; and MORE! Sign up for membership today!

Class of 2018 Parents — Less Than 2 Weeks To Go!
We believe the Air Force Academy that your son or daughter is attending is the premier institution for developing leaders of character. We believe connecting your son or daughter with those who have gone before them will only intensify the power of their success. We believe in the men and women (past, present and future) who have answered the call to serve our nation. Do you believe? Purchase a membership for your (soon-to-be) Second Lieutenant today!

Be sure to check out the Class of 2018 graduation page, which includes helpful information, the latest announcements and a countdown to the big day!

WELCOME Class of 2022 Parents and Families — We Look Forward to Meeting You!
Congratulations on your son's or daughter's acceptance to the United States Air Force Academy! We're the Association of Graduates (AOG) and we are here to support you, your family, the Academy and our graduates. We will be with your son or daughter throughout his or her Academy experience, Air Force career and beyond. Join us today! For questions regarding membership, please feel free to contact us at 719-472-0300, ext. 108 or by email at membership@aogusafa.org. We look forward to serving you and yours for decades to come!

Bed & Breakfast Program — Class of 2022
The AOG, with assistance from the Rampart 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.

Classes of 2010, 2011 and 2012 — 50% Off Membership Special!
Now is your chance to save big and also stay connected through networking events taking place all over the nation, have the graduate directory at your fingertips, shop Air Force merchandise at 15% off, and MORE! This half-price offer would not be possible without the generous donation of a graduate lifetime member who wants to encourage young alumni to participate in membership to their Association of Graduates. Lifetime membership to your Association of Graduates is $850, but can now be yours for only $425! Special payment plans also are available. ENROLL TODAY!

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!

Class Advisory Senate Minutes Online
Read your April 2018 AOG Class Advisory Senate (CAS) minutes online. In the April minutes you will see the notes of our guest speaker, USAFA Superintendent, Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria '85. He reported that the Class of 2018 will be our 60th class to graduate. In addition, you will see updates from other leaders. Finally, check out the CAS roster and communicate with your Class Senator. All graduates are invited to attend the CAS meetings which are listed in on the website.




Dayton Golf Classic
Please join the Association of Graduates and the Southwest Ohio Chapter of the AOG for a day of incredible golf and camaraderie at the exclusive NCR Country Club on Monday, June 4, 2018. Register now!

Service Academy Global Summit 2018
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. 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. Register now!




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Social Squadron
Are you active on social media and would like to join forces with the AOG online to help strengthen community connections? Do you have a grad story that should be shared with our followers? Interested in networking with young alumni? Contact us for more information on engagement projects ahead!




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!

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Colorado Springs Airport Adds 4 Nonstop Destinations!
In April, the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) added new services to Seattle, Washington; San Antonio, Texas; Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota; and an additional nonstop to Atlanta, Georgia. Frontier also has restarted seasonal service to Washington-Dulles and Chicago O'Hare. COS currently serves 15 nonstop flights on four airlines. With simple parking, easy check-in, and close to home — where will you go next? Visit FlyCOS.com to book your next flight.

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 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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