November 21, 2018

Election Information
Watch a video featuring Cathy McClain '82, Association of Graduates board chair, explaining the upcoming AOG election. AOG members will be voting on an important bylaw change Feb. 4, 2019, through March 18, 2019, and reaching the required quorum of 25% will be essential.

Board candidates and their biographies are also posted now!

Happy Thanksgiving
On this Thanksgiving week, we thank all of you — our graduates, parents, cadets and friends — for the tremendous support you have given the Air Force Academy, the Association of Graduates and the USAFA Endowment this past year.

As you enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends, please keep in mind our deployed brothers and sisters who are away from their loved ones and defending our freedoms!

FREE Air Force Santa Hat!
Purchase a biennial membership now through Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, and receive a FREE Air Force Santa Hat!* Membership in 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. JOIN TODAY! (*While supplies last. Limit one Air Force Santa hat per biennial membership.)

Wreaths Across America
Through your support last year, Wreaths Across America was able to lay a wreath on every veteran's grave during the holiday season at the Air Force Academy Cemetery. On Dec. 15, 2018, at 10 a.m., they will once again have a wreath-laying ceremony. Learn more and sponsor a wreath today!

Calling all Parents and Graduates — Cookies for Prep School Cadet Candidates
The Prep School is having a study day on Wednesday, Dec. 12, for the cadet candidates. This is a very stressful time for the C/Cs and the Prep School is asking parents and graduates to help provide sweet treats to the C/Cs. If you would like to send in cookies for the C/Cs, please send them so they arrive no later than Dec. 11 to USAFA PREP SCHOOL, ATTN: ALICE MAXWELL, 5220 CEDAR DRIVE STE 319, USAFA CO 80840. For questions or more information, please email Alice Maxwell.




Cyber Week Holiday Shopping
Get a head start on holiday savings for all the Air Force fans on your list with the Cyber Week Sale at shop.usafa.org. AOG members receive an additional 15% off! Shop online!




SAVE THE DATE: MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
March 15, 2019: 10th Annual Scotch Tasting
April 5, 2019: Founders Day Dinner




Share Your Community Service
USAFA grads all over the world are making a difference in their communities. Learn more about these service stories and let us know if you are involved with non-profit projects serving the community.

Veterans Day on Instagram
Thank you for tagging us in your Academy-related social media photos. We'll share some of the best with the graduate community. If you follow us on Instagram, you'll see photos from the Academy here all year long.




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 online DEN@Viterbi 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 currently ranked a Top 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-aog




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!

RS Property Management
RS Property Management, a full-service real estate company. If you are moving out of town, but are not quite ready to sell your home, they can help you manage it as a rental property.

The Villa
HOSTING A PARTY OR EVENT? The Villa in Palmer Lake is ready to host any of your event needs. They can accommodate small, medium and large events. Both food and drink menus can be personalized for any occasion. From birthdays, holiday office parties and sports teams to rehearsal dinners and weddings, they can take care of you!

WWII Museum
The National Museum of World War II Aviation has been a proud partner with the U.S. Air Force Academy since 2013 — when it hosted the graduation ceremony flyover during sequestration — and continues to work closely with the Academy on education and training programs today. Now, they are asking for your help. The museum has initiated a personalized Memorial Brick Program to raise money for construction of an 80,000-square-foot hangar to house the museum's fast-growing collection of World War II aircraft and artifacts. Your tax-deductible gift of $250 will help support the only museum designated by the U.S. Congress as "America's World War II Aviation Museum." For more details and a place to order online, visit: worldwariiaviation.org.

We Salute Your Service
Piedmont Airlines values your military service and pilot training. Enjoy the benefits you've earned by letting us help you make the transition to a rewarding civilian career. They'll help you complete the training that puts you in an airline flight deck and custom design your program with no obligation to put you on the fastest career path to American Airlines. Click here for more information or check-in with a recruiter: Laura.A.Bailey@aa.com

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

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 — 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.

AFA Creations
Rick Broome is one of the most notable aviation and space artists in the world today. His work captures the spirit and wonder of flight from commercial to military aircraft, and from the dawn of aviation to the most advanced aircraft today.