June 5, 2019

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 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.




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, 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.

Reunion Membership Special — Join Today and Save!
No matter where life takes you, membership to 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!

Parents of the Class of 2019 — Free Gift with Purchase!
Ensure your new 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. HURRY! This free gift is only available while supplies last! (*Graduation special price of $525 for a Life Membership 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 graduate.)

Welcome USAFA Class of 2023 AND Prep School Parents and Families — Beat the Inprocessing Day Crowd! Sign Up today!
Don't miss all the action provided by our awesome WebGuy team! WebGuy is a 4-year program designed to provide a window into cadet and cadet candidate life. For the family of a new cadet/CC who is entering basic training, WebGuy becomes your new best friend and a great connection to your son or daughter as they take the first steps in their journey at the United States Air Force Academy. WebGuy photographers will keep you connected to the Academy life through blogs and pictures starting on Inprocessing Day all the way up until graduation week! Sign up today so you are ready to catch all the action! Please note: Your Family Plan membership can be paid in full instead of paid monthly — a savings of over $200!




100+ Companies and Universities Will Be in Washington, D.C., to Meet YOU!
USAFA Alumni, you are invited to the Service Academy Career Conference (SACC) on June 13-14th, hosted in Washington, D.C. SACC is a job fair exclusively for service academy alumni and it is a great way to learn about the current job market and advanced degree options, as well as discover employment opportunities throughout the U.S. SACC allows candidates to connect face-to-face with companies and universities.

Over 80% of jobs are secured through networking!

60% of SACC candidates had on-site interviews during conference.

75% of SACC candidates had follow up interviews.
(* Data collected from 2018 San Diego SACC)

Deadline to register is Friday, June 7th. Register today!

USC Viterbi School of Engineering — #1 Ranked Online Graduate Computer Science Program for Veterans
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 the #1 Online Graduate Computer Science Program for Veterans and #2 Online Graduate Engineering Program for Veterans (across 40+ programs offered) by the U.S. News & World Report (2019 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




Graduation Coverage
If you missed our graduation coverage last week, follow us on social media for all the photos, videos and messages shared.

New Alumni Relations Resource
The new AOG Alumni Relations page at usafa.org is your online hub for connecting to the Air Force Academy's graduate community. It's a resource for all 50,000+ USAFA graduates to find information on career services, local chapters, events, constituent programs, new alumni opportunities and more! Watch this video to learn more!




Don't Forget About Dad
Father's Day is June 16th. Find something great for dad and make him proud as you save money by using your 15% off AOG membership discount. Our AOG gift shop carries a wide assortment of gifts for Air Force dads.




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!

Colorado Friends and Family Fishing
Do you love fishing, boating and beautiful mountain scenery? Then check out locally owned, Colorado Friends and Family Fishing. Book today for a 5-hour guided trip with Bob for up to 4 people trolling by boat on either Rampart or 11 Mile Reservoirs and ALL fishing gear and bait are included! They will happily clean the fish for you and can even suggest a local restaurant in town to cook them for you! Contact Bob at 719-659-4053 or bob@cofffishing.com or see their website at www.cofffishing.com. Yes, they offer gift certificates as well! A+BBB member, Tri Lakes Chamber, and Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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.

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.!

We Salute Your Service
Piedmont Airlines values your military service and pilot training. Enjoy the benefits you've earned by letting them 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

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-USAFA Grad, Class of 1970
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AFA Creations
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