June 17, 2021

AOG Service Spotlight
This month's service spotlight video highlights grad volunteers who stepped up to allow the USAFA vaccination clinic to boost capacity. Not only were each of the volunteers committed to supporting the vaccination mission, but they also came up with ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the clinics. Each volunteer truly appreciated the chance to give back to the institution that means so much to them.




Checkpoints Online
In June's issue of Checkpoints Online, learn what several Zoomies are up to in the newest military branch, how grads are leading the charge on flying cars and much more! Watch for several bonus videos to be posted online this month diving deeper into our featured stories.

9/11 Memories
The Association of Graduates is gathering stories from USAFA graduates related to your personal 9/11 experiences while in uniform or otherwise. If you have a brief memory you can share, please email jeff.holmquist@aogusafa.org. As the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks approaches, your story may be used on AOG social media channels, or perhaps in Checkpoints magazine.

Welcome USAFA Class of 2025, Parents and Families
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Heritage Minute Replays
Our Heritage Minute with Steve Simon '77 episodes are always a big hit! As we prepare for a new season ahead, binge the previous four seasons of Academy history on our website. Also follow us on social media, as we'll be replaying various episodes in the weeks ahead corresponding with historic dates in USAFA history.




Careers After the Uniform
Join us on June 29 at 4 p.m. MT for the first episode in our "Careers After the Uniform" series that will feature five USAFA graduates sharing their personal experiences and tips for long-term career success in consumer goods and brand management. Our panelists include the CEO of Edgewell Personal Care, executive vice president of Intuit, a world-class C-suite and marketing executive, the director of ecommerce fulfillment at PepsiCo and our host who recently just launched his own branding agency. Sign up now!

2021 Officer Women Leadership Symposium
Registration is now open for the August and November 2021 Officer Women Leadership Symposium (Mini-OWLS) series! We have designed this series for you based on your feedback — our overarching theme is "Reimagining Meaningful Leadership." We will bring together military women leaders for half-day, virtual sessions that feature experts, innovators and thought leaders with opportunities for facilitated roundtables.

Distinguished Graduate Award Banquet
The DG Award Banquet to celebrate nine Distinguished Graduate Award honorees from 2019 and 2020 will be on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. More details to follow soon. Read about the Distinguished Graduates here.




National Aviation Hall of Fame
If you follow us on social media, you may have seen that Dr. Paul Kaminski '64 was enshrined in the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Dr. Kaminski is on the board of directors for the Air Force Academy Foundation and a former Distinguished Graduate Award honoree. While the hall of fame enshrinement event was postponed, the induction of the Class of 2020 was not. You can read more about Dr. Kaminski, who has been dubbed the father of all stealth programs, and the other aviation enshrinees online.

ZoomieLink — Get Engaged Today!
ZoomieLink is the USAFA graduate platform that allows you to quickly engage with one another. See who's online, explore the community of affinity and chapter groups, and discover much more! Check it out! It will be the best five minutes you spend today.




Explore USC's Top Ranked Online Graduate Engineering Programs for Veterans
The University of Southern California, Viterbi School of Engineering is ranked #2 for both the Online Graduate Engineering Program for Veterans — across 40+ programs offered — and Online Graduate Computer Science Program for Veterans by the U.S. News & World Report (2021). DEN@Viterbi, USC Viterbi's online delivery method, enables veterans and active duty military personnel to complete a master's degree or graduate certificate completely online from any location in the world. USC Viterbi supports U.S. veterans and active duty service members through an application fee waiver, scholarship opportunities and military benefit programs, including an unlimited number of Yellow Ribbon awards to eligible candidates. Learn more today!

Northrop Grumman — Transform the Future of Possible
Challenge yourself and begin shaping the future of defense when you start a career with Northrop Grumman. From day one, you will be working with our team of experts to solve our most critical problems in the most inventive ways. With our flexible schedule and comprehensive benefits, we have been recognized as a top organization to work for post military service. Explore opportunities and connect with us today.




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National Museum of WWII Aviation Membership
Is that special man in your life a military history buff or aviation enthusiast? If so, consider the gift of a Museum Membership for Father's Day! We offer an Individual Plus One Membership for $100 or a Family Membership for $200. Members get unlimited admission to the museum for a year, free access to many special events, and a 10% discount on most Museum Gift Shop merchandise. Click here to purchase a membership for the special father, grandfather, husband or son in your life.

COS Airport
It's time for summer savings! The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is offering 50% long-term parking for the month of June. We're Colorado's small airport with big savings! If you've flown COS, you know what's to love about it. If you haven't flown with us yet, we invite you to come see for yourself how much more convenient, comfortable, and friendly it is. And now there's more to love with great direct flights, hundreds of connections, and 5 major carriers to choose from. Small walks, small lines and small waits, but big options. Fall in love with Colorado's small airport.

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 immediate family members to information, answers and support, like tax services, relationship support, spouse career and education opportunities, relocation resources and more. See all the ways we can help at MilitaryOneSource.mil. Our mission is you.

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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