July 3, 2019

We hope you and your family have a safe and wonderful Independence Day! Thank you to those who have fought for and continue to protect the freedoms that we celebrate.

FamFest
After dropping off basic cadets at USAFA Inprocessing, family members and friends stopped by the Association of Graduates' Doolittle Hall for the second annual FamFest event. Free food from the Colorado Parents Club, live entertainment, special merchandise and WebGuy signup were the highlights for the day. We welcome all to the Air Force Academy family!

Reunion Membership Special — Join Today and Save!
No matter where life takes you, membership in the Association of Graduates will keep you connected to the Long Blue Line. Exclusive membership benefits include: a DISCOUNT ON REUNION REGISTRATION, discounts at the AOG Gift Shop with access to exclusive specialty merchandise, a Checkpoints magazine subscription, member-priced entry into events taking place nationwide, and much more! Membership prices are as low as $60. Strengthen your connection to the Long Blue Line — become an AOG member and maximize your benefits today!

USAFA Visitor Center Docent Program
The Air Force Academy is looking for additional volunteers to participate in our new USAFA Visitor Center Docent Program. This volunteer opportunity is a chance for you to share information and history about our institution and provide positive stories about your experience here as a cadet. Learn more.

Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Transferability
The AOG was asked to pass this information along to impacted grads. Effective July 12, 2019, all actively serving members of the armed forces who have 16 or more years of service will no longer be able to transfer their post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to their dependents. As a result of this change, service members are highly encouraged to transfer their post-9/11 GI Bill benefits as soon as they become eligible to avoid missing out on this extremely generous family benefit. Learn more.

Are You Oshkosh Bound?
Checkpoints magazine is traveling to the Experimental Aircraft Association's annual AirVenture (50th Anniversary) event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in late July. We are planning to do a story on this year's "Year of the Fighter" themed event for our September 2019 edition. If you are a USAFA graduate and going to be a vendor or performer or involved in the huge aviation gathering in some way, please let us know so that we can connect. We'd love to interview you while there and take a few pictures. Send an email to jeff.holmquist@aogusafa.org with details about your individual role and the exact days you will be attending.




Class of 1971-2021 Commitment Dinner & Ring Melt
The 2021 Commitment Dinner is Aug. 7, 2019. The social is at 1730 and dinner is 1800. Departure from Doolittle Hall is planned for 1700 with Cadet escorts. This is a graduate-only event, no spouses or guests. Cost is $16. Register today! The Class of 1971 is also hosting the Forged in Blue ring melt at 1500 at Doolittle Hall. We hope everyone attending the Commitment Dinner will arrive early to attend the ring melt.

Class of 1973-2023 Acceptance Day Parade
Any 1973 graduates interested in attending the Acceptance Day Parade should contact classmate Bill Diffley or MJ Kellenbence. AOG vans will leave at 0800. "Uniform" is khakis, class shirt and ballcap.

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

Sept. 14 — AF at Colorado
Sept. 20 — AF at Boise State
Oct. 5 — AF at Navy
Oct. 19 — AF at Hawaii
Nov. 9 — AF at New Mexico
Nov. 16 — AF at CSU

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. 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 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.




Freedom Celebration
Celebrate July 4th with our Patriotic Gear! The AOG Gift Shop has what you need to show our nation's pride. Check out the AOG online store and use code FOURTH19 to take an additional 10% of your order. Offer valid until Sunday, July 7th.

Class of 2023
Was there an item you missed out on during USAFA Class of 2023 Inprocessing? GREAT NEWS! The Class of 2023 name tote bags and mugs are available for pre-order NOW until JULY 14th! Click here to reserve your bag and/or mug. Please allow 4-6 weeks for production and delivery of your tote bag, or you can select pick-up-in-store option and grab it during Parents Weekend in August! The Class of 2023 Inprocessing coin will be available in 2-4 weeks; be on the lookout for a reminder when the coin is back in stock! The #USAFA2023 shirt will also be re-ordered and is expected to be available by the end of July. Again, be on the look out for a reminder of this item!

Parents Weekend
Are you visiting for Parents Weekend at the end of August? We will be fully stocked with all merchandise that was available during Inprocessing Week, plus new merchandise, including our new FALCON FRENZY item of the month! What is FALCON FRENZY? Each month the AOG Gift Shop will have one item offered at its lowest price — be on the lookout in 7258' and ZoomiEnews for these limited-time offers!




BCT Coverage
Follow us on social media to stay updated on Air Force Academy and AOG activities. On Friday, we posted photos from the Class of 2023's swearing-in ceremony. For more in-depth coverage of BCT and cadet life all year long, make sure to follow the WebGuy blog.




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 WWII Aviation
The July 6th deadline is quickly approaching! Honor your graduate, cadet or veteran with the purchase of a personalized engraved brick that will be installed at the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs. Your tax-deductible gift of $250 will help fund construction of the new 80,000-square-foot hangar to house the museum's fast-growing collection of World War II aircraft and artifacts at the only museum designated by the U.S. Congress as "America's World War II Aviation Museum." For more details and to place an 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 the games 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
Enjoy a week-long celebration from July 13-20 at one of the largest space festivals in the Rocky Mountain West! Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in Denver, Colorado, will be home to incredible activities, exhibits, seminars and more all dedicated to celebrating the first Apollo moon landing and showcasing the latest in space exploration and technology. Featuring an Apollo astronaut, industry-leading companies, educational STEM activities, world-class speakers and exclusive industry access, Apollopalooza will be OUT OF THIS WORLD! Click here for more info!

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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