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Last Days to Vote!
Thank you to all who have already voted! For those who haven't yet cast a ballot, you have just a few remaining days to participate in the 2019 AOG Election. The election ends at noon (Mountain Time) on Monday, March 18, 2019.

Academy DGs urge you to vote

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, ext. 107, for help. We appreciate your participation!


CheckpointsCheckpoints Online
The March 2019 issue of Checkpoints Online puts the spotlight on the 2018 Distinguished Graduate Award winners. The Air Force pilot shortage is also addressed, and we talk with the first Zoomie to serve in the U.S. Senate.


Firstie 101Firstie Departure 101
Cadets from the Class of 2019 gathered at Doolittle Hall on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, for the first annual Firstie Departure 101 event, put on by the Association of Graduates and USAFA Endowment. More than 200 cadets were in attendance!

Firsties were given both advice and life skills tips by staff to help launch them after graduation into their Air Force careers! Cadets experienced a live cooking demonstration, learned about ways to stay connected to the Academy through programs & local alumni chapters, and participated in live Q&As with young alumni both in person and online from their current assignments via webcam. After making stops at all destinations, cadets were treated to a meal provided by two delicious food trucks! View more photos.


CheckpointsSuper Founders Day
The Central Texas Chapter of the Association of Graduates held an outside-the-box Founders Day celebration March 9. The chapter reserved a theater and together watched the new "Captain Marvel" movie. Many of the attendees wore USAFA t-shirts to the gathering! Col. David Caswell '01, head of the USAFA Computer and Cyber Sciences Department, was also on hand and spoke to the group. View photos!


Lucky youLucky 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.)


2019Parents 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!



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Visit shop.usafa.org for our annual Spring Cleaning Sale and save today!



Events

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 AOG, Endowment and USAFA updates 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!


Connections

Our Grads are Superheroes!Superheroes
As you saw examples above, many of our grads went to the movies recently in their classic cadet t-shirts to watch another superhero with a USAFA origin story. Tag us in your photos and we'll share!


Hundreds of PhotosFacebook
With 75 days until graduation, you can look forward to hundreds of photos online in the coming months leading up to the big day! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter to stay updated with the Academy and share your support online!



Career Services

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 and advanced degree options, plus 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 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.


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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


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True Blue BusinessSupport 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!

SCPSCP 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!

WendysWendy'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!

Amandas CantinaAmanda'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.!

National Museum of World War II AviationNational 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!

BremontThe Bremont USAFA Graduate Watch — Great Gift Idea for Your Soon-to-be-Graduate
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

Piedmont AirlinesWe 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

Roger HillLooking to Move to, From, or Within Colorado? Contact Roger Hill, the Realtor You Can Trust!
-USAFA Grad, Class of 1970
-More than 26 years of experience as a Licensed Realtor — Your Castle Real Estate
-Ethical, professional and always looking out for your best interest
-Specializing in the Front Range: Denver, Castle Rock, Monument, Colorado Springs
Contact Roger Hill at 303-956-5955 or Roger.Hill1970@gmail.com.


AFA CreationsAFA Creations
Rick Broome is one of the most notable aviation and space artists in the world today. His work captures the spirit and wonder of flight from commercial to military aircraft, and from the dawn of aviation to the most advanced aircraft today.



CheckpointsLesson Learned!
More than a few Checkpoints readers were scratching their heads after seeing the cover of our March 2019 edition. We were scratching our heads, too. We've received plenty of feedback from folks wondering what the strange aircraft pictured actually was. The photograph was a purchased stock image, and the Checkpoints staff relied on the belief that the vendor had delivered an undoctored image. It now appears the cover art was a composite, Photoshopped image and should not have been used. We apologize for the error.




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