August 14, 2019

Cadets were back in the classrooms Aug. 8 as a new academic year began here at the Air Force Academy. Parents' Weekend and the start of the football season are just over two weeks away.

Parents and Families — Parents' Weekend Giveaways!
Be sure to stop by the AOG table at the Information Fair in the Arnold Hall Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. Show your membership card, which can be found on our mobile membership app, and pick up some swag! We have a lot of fun giveaways for our AOG members as a thank you for your membership and for your support of our programs! Come quick while supplies last! First come, first served! For questions regarding membership, please contact Megan Bollman, membership manager.

Registration Now Open for Our Tailgates at CU and Navy
Join the AOG, USAFA Endowment and ARDI as we gather Air Force fans from around the country at our tailgates this season!

Sept. 14 — AF at Colorado (register now!)
Oct. 5 — AF at Navy (register now!)


Save the Date: 2019 Tailgates
Get ready for a packed tailgate schedule this upcoming football season. Check back soon for more information and registration links, but save these dates and make your plans now to join us at these games:

Sept. 20 — AF at Boise State
Oct. 19 — AF at Hawaii
Nov. 9 — AF at New Mexico
Nov. 16 — AF at CSU

AF Academy Society of Washington, D.C.'s Quarterly Event
Please join your fellow alumni in the D.C. area on Sept. 17, 2019, from 6-8 p.m. at their September Quarterly event. The guest speaker will be Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria '85, superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Please RSVP no later than Sept. 13th. Sign up today! For questions, please contact Chris Hauth.

Class of 1972 Legacy Event — 2022 Exemplar Dinner — Short Timeline to Register
Please join your fellow classmates at this year's Exemplar Dinner, honoring Chappie James on Sept. 19, 2019. You need to register no later than Sept. 9th. Meet at Doolittle Hall NLT 1745 for the social starting at 1800. For all details and to register, click here!

Reunion Classes of '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. To make sure you are receiving all of your reunion information, confirm that your information is up to date with the AOG. Log in to your usafa.org account, email us at aog@aogusafa.org or call (719) 472-0300 and speak with Customer Service.




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 in 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. A special thank you to all of our new families in the Class of 2023 and Prep School for joining through our Family Plan and Husky Club membership programs! Please help us in welcoming our new and returning members.

Distinguished Graduate Award Nomination Period Open
We are accepting nominations for the 2019 Distinguished Graduate Award. All nomination packages are due to the AOG no later than Oct. 1, 2019. For information on the award and the nominating process, please visit the AOG website.

Reunion Classes — Members Save on Registration!
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. Life and Annual Memberships are available. Please see our website for pricing. We look forward to seeing you at your reunion this year!

2020 Trips — Plan Your Next Vacation!
Travel lovers, we are excited to announce that 2020 trips are being added to our website. Check back frequently in the upcoming months for more amazing opportunities to see the world with your fellow Air Force Academy alumni and friends!




Falcon Frenzy Item of the Month
The FALCON FRENZY ITEM OF AUGUST has been SOLD OUT. Be on the lookout for September's FALCON FRENZY ITEM of the month offered at its lowest cost!

Clearance Item of the Month
August's CLEARANCE ITEM OF THE MONTH is our discontinued Bluetooth Mini Speaker! Great for small spaces and to show your Academy pride. Click here to buy now and enjoy your favorite tunes! (While supplies last.)

New Item of the Month
Every month in our 7258' newsletter the AOG Gift Shop will highlight one of our NEW items we have received. This month's highlight is our Insulated Wine Tumbler! Great for social hour and to keep your drinks cool on those warm days! This item can be purchased here and don't forget to use your AOG Member ID at checkout for 15% off this item! (While supplies last.)




Mrs. America
Good luck to Capt. Rachael Preslar '15 as she competes for Mrs. America later this month! Because the AOG is her official sponsor, follow us on social media for updates.

#GoAirForce
The Falcons open the football season at home Aug. 31. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for game day photos and to share your support online!




Support Those Who Support Us!
You just proved that advertising with us 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!

National Museum of World War II Aviation
SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2019. Join the National Museum of World War II Aviation for the GRAND OPENING of the new 40,000-square-foot Kaija Raven Shook Aeronautical Pavilion at the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs. More details coming soon...

Pond King
Pond King, Inc. is giving away 5 Patriot Two-Man Pontoon Fishing Boats, one to a patriot from each branch of the military. Please tell us about your favorite active duty or retired Air Force veteran in a short video and they could win a custom, 2-man fishing pontoon boat called the Patriot. For more information or to make a nomination, please visit Patriots-for-Patriots.

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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