April 25, 2019

Graduation News
President Donald Trump will give the commencement address for the Class of 2019 graduation ceremony, 10:30 a.m., May 30, 2019, at Falcon Stadium.

Founders Day Events Throughout the Country
We currently have a listing of the AOG chapters that are doing celebratory events throughout the nation! See if there is an event near you!

Hall of Fame Ceremony
The Athletic Department is celebrating the 2019 Air Force Athletics Hall of Fame inductees. We hope you will consider attending the ceremony on Saturday, May 4th. Open your invitation and purchase tickets today!

Legacy Class of 1970 — Ring Dining Out and Dance May 24th
The Class of 2020 cordially invites its Legacy Class of 1970 and their spouses to attend the class's Ring Dining-Out and Dance on May 24, 2019. At the Ring Dining out, a commemorative coin will be presented to the class president as well as given to each member of 2020 at their dinner tables. As part of the Forged In Blue Program, their rings contain amalgam from several of the Class of 1970's rings. Deadline for registration is May 6th. Don't miss this opportunity!

Dayton Golf — June 3, 2019
Please join your AOG, fellow grads, and USAFA supporters in Dayton, Ohio at the NCR Country Club! Shot gun start is at 8:30 a.m. Register today!

Service Academy Global Summit 2019 — Early Bird Registration Ends May 1st
The 5th annual Service Academies Global Summit ("SAGS 2019") will be held at the Westin Annapolis in Annapolis, Maryland, on June 11-13, 2019. The purpose of SAGS is to develop, inspire and promote fellowship, leadership/professional development and service for the "super-community" of graduates worldwide from the five U.S. service academies. New speakers have recently been announced! Register now!

Reunion Classes of '59, '64, '69, '74, '79, '84, '89, '94, '99 and '09
We are in preparations with your reunion committees for this year's reunions. Please be on the lookout for information regarding your reunion in the next couple of months with registration going live mid to late May with the exception of classes '59 and '64, as their reunion is being held during the summer this year. The registration pages for '59 and '64 will go live by the end of April. Soon, you will find the official registration for your reunion by following the link on the reunion home page. To make sure you are receiving all of your reunion information, confirm that your information is up to date with your AOG. Log in to your usafa.org account, email us at aog@aogusafa.org or call (719) 472-0300 and speak with customer service.




100+ Companies and Universities Will Be in Washington, D.C., to Meet YOU! — Registration Open!
Your Association of Graduates invites you to attend the Service Academy Career Conference (SACC), June 13-14, 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City. Take the next step toward career success and satisfaction by joining us at this unique and specialized career fair. Because SACC is so effective in connecting job seekers with hiring managers, employers return year after year searching for candidates with your particular set of leadership experience and skills. Learn more and register now!




Founders Day Speeches
More videos from our USAFA Founders Day banquet have been uploaded. If you weren't able to attend or want to re-live the moments, check our our video playlist from the evening.

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 in 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!

Parents of the Class of 2019 — Free Gift with Purchase!
Ensure your soon-to-be second lieutenant stays connected to this wonderful institution and has access to all the tools he or she needs to be successful during the next chapter in life. Programs offered by the AOG such as career services become even more helpful and effective as the alumni association's membership grows. Most importantly, membership shows support for the mission of the Association of Graduates, which has partnered with the Academy to mold your cadet into who he or she is today. Visit our website to see a full list of membership benefits as well as a special offer on life membership.

As a thank you for your purchase, you will receive this Bluetooth speaker! Enjoy it for yourself or give it to your son or daughter as part of their graduation gift. HURRY! This free gift is only available while supplies last! (*Graduation special price of $525 offered until June 28, 2019. Bluetooth speakers not sold in our AOG Gift Shop. Not available for purchase. One gift per life membership purchased for a Class of 2019 cadet/graduate.)

Welcome Class of 2023 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 cadet, the Academy and our graduates. We will be with your son or daughter throughout their Academy experience, their Air Force career and beyond. Join us today! Enroll in our Family Plan Membership from March 1 through May 31 and you will receive a FREE "Proud Parent" gift pack with your purchase. HURRY! This free gift is only available while supplies last! We look forward to serving you and yours for decades to come! (Family Plan membership will be converted to a Life Membership for you and your cadet upon completion of a 48-month payment plan of $36 per month. CLICK HERE for complete details and enrollment. Items included in promotional gift pack are not sold in our AOG Gift Shop. Not available for purchase. One gift per Family Plan membership purchased for a new Class of 2023 family.)




Denim Day — Stand Up USAFA
Follow us on social media to stay updated with Academy news. Yesterday we shared photos as much of the Cadet Wing took part in #DenimDay — an internationally recognized effort to raise awareness about sexual assault and prevention.

AOG Chapter Founders Day Photos
Chapters, if you tag us in your social media photos posted from your Founders Day events, we'll share those photos with the graduate community!




Mother's Day Gifts
Mother's Day is May 12th. Pick up something nice for mom while also following her advice to save some money by using your 15% off AOG membership discount. Our AOG gift shop carries a wide assortment of Mother's Day gift ideas from jewelry to apparel.

Hats Off to Grads
With graduation just over a month away, make sure to order your Class of 2019 graduation gifts. If you'll be sitting in the stands for the big day under the hot sun, you may want to add an Air Force hat to your order also!




Support Those Who Support Us!
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Drury Inn
Drury Inn and Suites Colorado Springs is located directly across the interstate from the Air Force Academy. They offer a great value to guests where the extras aren't extra! They offer free hot breakfast, free evening meal and drinks, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and free local calls and 60 minutes of long distance. Relax in clean, comfortable rooms along with a wonderful indoor/outdoor pool and whirlpool. Drury Inn and Suites Colorado Springs also features: two-room suites, 24 business and fitness centers, guest laundry and same day dry-cleaning, free parking during your stay, and scenic views of Pikes Peak Mountain and the United States Air Force Academy. Call 719-598-2500 to make your reservations! Use Promotion Code 326326 to receive a special discount.

SCP Hotel
SCP Hotel Colorado Springs greets guests with a fresh and modern setting, and features 174 newly renovated, 100% smoke-free, pet-friendly rooms with keyless entry. Our design philosophy is a refreshing nod to simplicity, with convenient appointments throughout, from personal fridges and fully stocked pantries to hi-speed Wi-Fi, a 50" Samsung Smart TV, and your choice of king or double-queen beds. Click here and save on your next stay with us!

Wings Over the Rockies
Wings Over the Rockies (Wings) is pleased to announce that it has officially secured a TV series on Rocky Mountain PBS. Wings is one of the only museums in the world to self-produce its own series, which is called Behind the Wings, and features long-time museum curator Matthew Burchette as he goes behind the scenes with famous aircraft and aerospace icons. Make sure to tune in to Rocky Mountain PBS on Friday, April 26, for the Season 1 premier!

We Salute Your Service
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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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