November 7, 2019

2019 Tailgates Remaining
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Air Force at New Mexico game has been rescheduled for Nov. 23, 2019. Join us for our last couple of tailgates for the 2019-20 football season before the bowl!

Nov. 16 — AF at CSU
Nov. 23 — AF at New Mexico

Game Night
Calling all USAFA alumni in Austin! Come eat, drink and play at PINBALLZ Lake Creek with other alumni and their families — Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. See more details and register here!

Topgolf Party
Test your golfing skills at TOPGOLF! The AOG is hosting an event for USAFA alumni and their families in the San Antonio area. Join us at TOPGOLF on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 from 1-3 p.m. (CST). Learn more and register today!

AF Academy Society of Washington, D.C.'s Quarterly Event
Please join fellow AF Academy graduates at Lockheed Martin's Fighter Demonstration Center in Arlington, VA, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, for an afternoon of camaraderie, learning, food and drinks! Register today!

Alumni Bowling Night
On Nov. 22, during the week of the New Mexico road game, join us in Clovis, NM for a USAFA Alumni Bowling Night.




AOG Communications Preference Management
We have upgraded our systems and you can now manage your communications preferences online. If you want to see some types of emails but not others, please let us know by updating your communications preference settings at https://members.usafa.org/comm-prefs.

Wreaths Across America
On Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, at 10 a.m., there will be a wreath laying ceremony at the USAFA Cemetery. Organizers are requesting your support for this event. To sponsor a wreath, please go to wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/33065 and click on the "Sponsor Wreaths" red button. If you sponsor two wreaths, the Academy Cemetery will receive a third wreath free.

Young Alumni Excellence Award Nominations
Each spring, the Association of Graduates has the pleasure of honoring graduates who attended the United States Air Force Academy within the last 15 years with our Young Alumni Excellence Award. The award is presented on the basis of the recipient's outstanding professional achievements and contributions to their community, whether in military or civilian life. Nomination deadline: Jan. 10, 2020.

Get Your Tickets Now
The NHL® is bringing outdoor hockey to Colorado. Be there on Feb. 15, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. when Nathan McKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche® take on Drew Doughty and the Los Angeles Kings® at the U.S. Air Force Academy, transforming Falcon Stadium into a hockey arena high up in the Rocky Mountains. Get your tickets now!

Reunion Classes — Take Advantage of the Special Before It's Too Late!
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. (Special pricing expires Nov. 15, 2019.)




Air Force Association Daily Report
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Bass Military Scholarship Program
In recognition of the patriotism, scholarship and leadership qualities and capabilities of veterans, Vanderbilt University launched the Bass Military Scholars Program in 2018 to provide financial aid to an annual cohort of highly talented veterans pursuing graduate and professional degrees across five Vanderbilt schools. Application window is August 1, 2019 to February 10, 2020. Learn more.

ZoomieLink Alumni Network
Start making connections on ZoomieLink, our NEW online community exclusive to USAFA grads and alumni! Recently launched, this enhanced network features discussion topics, interest groups and a grad map to find Zoomies near you!

TV Alert
CNBC's "Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer" is coming to the U.S. Air Force Academy for a live Veterans Day show on Nov. 8, 2019.




Falcon Frenzy Item of the Month
The FALCON FRENZY ITEM FOR NOVEMBER is our Ladies Guide Vest. This microfleece vest is ultra-soft, easy to wear and great for cooler weather. This item will be at its lowest price for the entire month of November — while supplies last. Remember also to use your AOG Member ID for an additional 15% off your order. Click here to check it out!




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!

COS Airport
Spend the holiday season with your loved ones and not in line at the airport! The Colorado Springs Airport is a local, hometown airport that offers short lines, on-site car rental, easy pick up and drop off, and a convenient location close to the city. Just 24 miles from the United States Air Force Academy, COS has up to 35 daily departing flights serving 13 nonstop destinations, including seven major hubs connecting travelers to more than 300 destinations on four airlines: American, Delta, Frontier and United. Visit FlyCOS.com for more information.

Wings Over The Rockies
Each year, Wings Over the Rockies celebrates a significant contributor, or contributors, to the national aerospace scene with the Spreading Wings Award. This year, Wings is thrilled to honor Capt. "Sully" Sullenberger '73, the world-renowned pilot, safety expert, author, graduate of the USAFA and captain during the "Miracle on the Hudson." The event occurs on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. More information can be found at WingsMuseum.org/Gala.

We Support the Military and Veteran Community
Each day, and especially on Veterans Day, Northrop Grumman honors the many men and women who have served our country. Whether you're an active or transitioning service member or veteran, we thank you and your families for your service and contributions to our country.

Military OneSource: Support for Airmen and Their Families
Military OneSource is free 24/7 support for all things MilLife. This Department of Defense program can connect you and your dependents to info, answers and support like tax services, financial counseling, spouse job opportunities, relocation resources, confidential support and more. See all the ways we can help at MilitaryOneSource.mil. Our mission is you.

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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-Ethical, professional and always looking out for your best interest
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Contact Roger Hill at 303-956-5955 or Roger.Hill1970@gmail.com.

AFA 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.