November 8, 2018

Election Information
Watch a video featuring Cathy McClain, 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.

Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, we come together to honor and recognize great American service members past and present who put service before self in protection of our nation. The Association of Graduates thanks you for your service, and will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in observance of Veterans Day.

The United States Air Force Academy will participate in a collaborative effort known as the "Bells of Peace" to commemorate the end of World War I, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.

Falcon Nest Party — West Point
We had a great sold-out Falcon Nest Party up at West Point prior to the Army game. Despite the dreary morning weather, everyone was there to get pumped up for game!

Membership Corner
The Association of Graduates would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our members for your support and commitment to the United States Air Force Academy through your membership to the alumni association. We would not be able to fulfill our vision and mission if it were not for the support of our members. We would like to thank each of you personally as you join for the first time or renew. Please help us in welcoming our new and returning members.

FREE Air Force Santa Hat!
Purchase a biennial membership now through December 10th 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!

ATTENTION: Class of 1993, Class of 1998 AND Class of 2008 — 50% OFF LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Now is your chance to connect with others by attending AOG-sponsored events at a discounted rate, have the graduate directory at your fingertips, shop Air Force merchandise at 15% off, and MORE! This half-price Life Membership offer would not be possible without the generous donation of a graduate lifetime member who wants to encourage young alumni to participate in membership with their Association of Graduates. Special payment plans also are available. ENROLL TODAY! Offer ends 11/30/18.

Calling all Parents and Graduates — Cookies for Prep School Cadet Candidates
The Prep School is having a study day on December 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 December 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.

Class Advisory Senate Minutes Online
Read your October 2018 AOG Class Advisory Senate (CAS) minutes online. In the October minutes, you will see the notes of our guest speaker, Col. Shawn Campbell, commander of the 10th Air Base Wing. He relayed that the 10th Air Base Wing is a 3,000-person enterprise dedicated solely to supporting the Academy and its mission of developing leaders of character. Col. Campbell discussed the history of the facilities and the challenge of aging infrastructure. Finally, check out the CAS roster and communicate with your class senator. All graduates are invited to attend the CAS meetings which are listed on the website.




SAVE THE DATE: MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW
March 15th: 10th Annual Scotch Tasting
April 5th: 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. New organizations led by USAFA grads have been updated!

Self-Guided Tour of Heritage Trail
You can now take a self-guided tour of Heritage Trail, showing video clips about the monuments along the path. Download the AOG app and your phone will notify you with information about the next stop. Even if you are thousands of miles away, you also can watch the videos and take a virtual tour by clicking the Heritage Trail button in the app.

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




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!

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.

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 & more. Come watch football on the heated, enclosed patio as you sip on $10 bottomless mimosas & Bloody Marys. The brunch buffet is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. See you soon at 8050 N. Academy Blvd.!

Wings Over The Rockies
ABOVE AND BEYOND celebrates the power of innovation to make dreams take flight. This traveling aerospace exhibition features: immersive simulations, interactive design challenges, iconic historical touchstones, visionary concepts for the future, and inspiring stories from game-changing innovators, past and present. See it now at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. Learn more at WingsMuseum.org/Beyond.

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

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