March 1, 2019

AOG Election: Classes Jump Into the Lead
We are past the halfway point of the election, and some new classes have jumped into the lead within their particular decade. The class from each decade with the highest percentage of voters during the election will receive a $500 donation in its Class Gift Fund.

Please support your 23 fellow graduates running for seats on the AOG Board of Directors. Voting is quick and easy. Check your inbox for an email from the "AOG Election Coordinator" and vote today! You can click for just 1 or up to 6 candidates.

Eligible member voters who did not receive their ballot can have it resent to their AOG email. If that does not work, contact us at elections@aogusafa.org or call 719-472-0300 for help. Thank you for your participation.

100th Night — Legacy Class of 1969
Seventeen 1969 graduates attended 100th Night for our soon-to-be 2019 graduates' special night on February 19, 2019. The guest speaker that evening was Lt. Gen. Richard Clark '86, and former commandant of cadets. Read a short blog on this evening and view photos.

Class Advisory Senate Minutes Online
Read your January 2019 AOG Class Advisory Senate (CAS) minutes online. In the January minutes you will see the notes of our guest speaker, Brig. Gen. Kristin Goodwin '93, commandant of cadets. Brig. Gen. Goodwin updated the CAS on the state of the Cadet Wing since establishing her priorities with regard to the culture at the Academy. Cathy McClain '82, board chair of the AOG Board of Directors, provided an update and emphasized the importance of the coming AOG elections and ratification votes (4 February — 18 March). She strongly supports the establishment of a single CEO for both the AOG and USAFA Endowment. The main point is to VOTE and make your voice heard. 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.

Lucky You! 50% Off for Classes of 1993 - 2015! Don't Miss this Deal!
You don't have to be Irish to get this lucky deal! Become a life member today at 1/2 the price! Join your Association of Graduates and show your support for the AOG's mission. Membership to 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! (Offer of 50% discount made available by a generous donation from a donor who wants to encourage young alumni to connect with their AOG. Offer available for a limited time.)

Parents of the Class of 2019
Your Association of Graduates aspires to be the primary link between the United States Air Force Academy and our families, graduates and friends. We believe this Academy that your son or daughter is attending is the premier institution for developing leaders of character. We believe our role as your Association of Graduates is to support Academy programs not fully financed by appropriated funds will greatly assist in fulfilling its mission. We believe connecting your son or daughter with those who have gone before them will only intensify the power of their success. We believe in the men and women (past, present and future) who have answered the call to serve our nation. Do you believe? Connect them with their Association of Graduates TODAY!

2019-20 Graduate Dependent Scholarship — Last Week to Apply
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019-20 school year. College and high school applicants will be scored separately, so please make sure that you fill out the correct form. All files must be submitted electronically to gds@aogusafa.org by March 3, 2019. For more information, visit our website.






Lacrosse Fan Fest — Join us in Yale!
Join the AOG and USAFA Endowment as we gather Air Force fans from around the country at The Stack to get an AOG, Endowment and USAFA update and hear from Lacrosse Coach Bill Wilson! Sign up today!

Founders Day Dinner Registration — April 5, 2019
Please join us for our annual Founders Day dinner and Distinguished Graduate award ceremony taking place on Friday, April 5, 2019. We will be recognizing Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Edward R. Jayne II '66 , Col. (Ret.) Dr. H. Michael Lambert '70, Gen. (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III '76, and Brig. Gen. (Ret.) John C. Inglis '76. Sign up today!

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




Calling All Young Alumni
Watch a new video from the AOG's young alumni engagement coordinator, director of constituent relations, and vice president of alumni and constituent relations about programs available to young alumni. We want all young alumni to know about these programs, and we need your support now for even more ahead!

Rally the Troops!
We need your help! Thank you for voting in the AOG election. The majority of grads have not yet cast their ballots, though, and we appreciate any help in spreading the word among the graduate community. Please share that you have voted in class Facebook or other social groups, and encourage your classmates to get involved by participating today!

If you take a moment right now to grab your cell phone and record a quick video, we'll do the work for you in sharing some of those messages to the community. In 10 seconds, you can reach tens of thousands of grads. Just send your video to socialmedia@aogusafa.org.




Service Academy Career Conference — Jacksonville, FL
USAFA alumni, you are invited to the Service Academy Career Conference (SACC) on March 28-29, hosted in Jacksonville, Florida. SACC is a job fair exclusively for service academy alumni and it is a great way to learn about the current job market, advanced degree options, and discover employment opportunities across 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 the conference.
• 75% of SACC candidates had follow up interviews.
(* Data collected from 2018 San Diego SACC)
The odds are in your favor! We look forward to seeing you at the next SACC. Deadline to register is Friday, March 22.




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!

Fairfield Inn & Suites
Fairfield Inn & Suites Colorado Springs North/Air Force Academy combines comfort, style, and convenience with great value. Our newly renovated hotel is just down the road from the North Gate and visitor's entrance of United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). Start your day with a complimentary hot breakfast. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi. Get the job done at the spacious in-room work desk or in our business center.

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!

National Museum of World War II Aviation
Join the National Museum of World War II Aviation and become part of this community! Your support will help it grow and share the story of the important role American aviation played in WWII and its role in shaping the world in which we live. Membership includes unlimited admission to the museum, subscription to our monthly newsletter, special events updates, and a 10% discount at the museum gift shop. For a limited time, get an 18-month membership for the price of a year! (*Join by March 31, 2019.) Click here to join!

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

We Salute Your Service
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AFA Creations
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