October 25, 2019

The Air Force family took over Hawaii last week. We had a great turnout at Restaurant 604 for Brews and Brainstorming, the loudest Luau crowd at the Hale Koa hotel, and made so many children happy on Friday with a pep rally especially for them. When it was announced they received new PE equipment, the cheers from the kids and the smiles on the teachers' faces was amazing. It's not too late to help! Send outdoor play equipment to Falcons Helping Falcons c/o Hickam Elementary, 825 Manzelman Cir, Honolulu, HI 96818. The weekend was wrapped up with a Hawaii recording-breaking tailgate crowd. Make sure to catch the highlight reels for that interception!

Young Alumni Excellence Award Nominations Now Open
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: January 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. We look forward to seeing you at your reunion this year! (Special pricing expires Nov. 15, 2019.)




2019 Tailgates Remaining
There are still a couple of tailgates for the 2019-20 football season!

Nov. 9 — AF at New Mexico (Register now!)
Nov. 16 — AF at CSU (time TBD)

Alumni Bowling Night
On Nov. 7, during the week of the New Mexico road game, join us in Clovis, NM for a USAFA Alumni Bowling Night.




ZoomieLink Alumni Network
Look who we spotted on ZoomieLink. Welcome Gen. Mark Welsh '76! Join the network and see all the connections in your grad/alumni community at ZoomieLink.usafa.org.

Wear White on Saturday Night
Spread the word, Falcons fans. A "white out" tribute to Aurora, the beloved Academy falcon mascot who recently died, is planned for the home football game this Saturday night.

Running with Purpose
Last week on social media we shared the story of four USAFA grads preparing to run in the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 27 in an effort to raise money for a nonprofit organization run by a fellow graduate. Check it out!

Academy Drone Light Show
On Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 see the Academy's first Drone Light Shows — featuring 500 drones!

Mad Money at USAFA
CNBC's "Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer" is coming to the U.S. Air Force Academy for a live Veterans Day show.

Employment Opportunities
Take your military expertise to the next level and work on what matters. At Northrop Grumman, we have growing opportunities for engineers, security experts, developers and more. If you are ready to explore next-level solutions and meet complex challenges, visit our website for more information about our available job positions.




Falcon Frenzy Item of the Month
The FALCON FRENZY ITEM OF OCTOBER is our plush blanket! Great for bundling up during the cool autumn months, show your Air Force pride with this durable 60" X 70" blanket. This month ONLY you will be able to purchase our plush blanket at its lowest cost. Remember also to use your AOG Member ID for an additional 15% off your order. Click here to check it out! While supplies last, limited time offer!

New Item of the Month
October's NEW ITEM OF THE MONTH is our new AFA CLASS COLOR T-SHIRTS! Whether you are a blue, silver, gold or red (RTB) class color, we have a shirt for you. Show your Academy pride today! Coming to a reunion? Get yours in advance! Click here to buy now and enjoy your class color! While supplies last.

Clearance Item of the Month
The CLEARANCE ITEM OF THE MONTH for October is our Air Force Academy Eagle brand dress shirts! This item comes in blue or white and has a variety of neck and sleeve lengths, but has limited quantities available. This item will not be restocked, so get it while supplies last! Click here to buy now!




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!

WWII Museum
Lionsgate invites you and a guest to join the National Museum of World War II Aviation for a special advance screening of "MIDWAY" on Monday, Nov. 4th! Click here for more information and to learn how to reserve your seat today!

Magnum Shooting Center
Magnum Shooting Center has 30 modern shooting lanes, a tactical range, a 4,000-square-foot retail showroom, skilled gunsmiths and top-of-the-line training! We are family friendly — so feel free to bring your capable kids. We are passionate about training and safety for all shooters, and can help every step of the way. ***NOVEMBER ONLY*** All veterans — retired or active duty — can enjoy a Magnum Shooting Center membership with a $0 registration fee! ***

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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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.