Founders Day Celebration
The United States Air Force Academy and the Association of Graduates are proud to announce the Distinguished Graduate honorees for 2016. Gen. (Ret.) George Lee Butler, Class of 1961; Gen. (Ret.) Charles R. Holland, Class of 1968; Mr. R. David Yost, Class of 1969; and Col. (Ret.) Gary E. Payton, Class of 1971, will receive their awards at the annual Founders Day banquet tonight at the Air Force Academy.

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Cadets Build Homes During Spring Break
The 110 cadet-volunteers took part in the Alternate Spring Break Program working in Lafayette and Mandeville, Louisiana; Eglin, Illinois; Fort Smith, Arkansas; Fairfield, Alabama; Hattiesburg and Tupelo, Mississippi; and Beaumont, Texas.

7258' — Your Association at Work
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Support Academy Programs
Contributions to the Air Force Academy Fund play an important role in providing support to the Academy through the USAFA Endowment. With your investment, the USAFA Endowment amplifies its ability to help fund strategic needs for the Superintendent and important Academy programs. Recent Air Force Academy Fund dollars have supported cadet competitive academic teams, international immersion trips, character & leadership programs, cadet clubs, summer internships, cadet research and many others. In addition to supporting the USAFA Endowment's important work, gifts to the Air Force Academy Fund also are used to help enhance a wide range of graduate support and alumni programs provided by the Association of Graduates. Please consider a gift to the Air Force Academy Fund today.

Graduate Named Colorado Adjutant General
The new commander of Colorado's National Guard is Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael A. Loh, a combat pilot and a 1984 graduate of the Air Force Academy.

A Life Less Ordinary: Former Cadet, Rhodes Scholar Pushes the Limits
Pushing beyond her limits is not a foreign concept for 2nd Lt. Rebecca Esselstein. After graduating the Air Force Academy in 2015 at the top of her class, the astronautical engineering major set her sights on a doctorate in astrophysics though a Rhodes scholarship.

Meet America's Next Astronaut: From F-15 Combat to the International Space Station
During his more than two decades in the Air Force, Col. Jack Fischer '96 has gone from the classrooms of the Air Force Academy to the skies above Iraq and Afghanistan in an F-15 and to the cockpit of an F-22 as a test pilot. But Fischer's next move will take him farther than he's ever been before: Outer space.

Tales of Valor - One Couple's Military Careers a Team Effort
Kathy Campbell '80 still keeps in touch with the women from her graduating class at the Air Force Academy. "It's unlike any other graduating class because we were the first group of females. It's remarkable to be part of that group, and I am humbled by the rest of them," she said.

Why Chris Howard Won't Be Stressed by his CFP Duties
A Rhodes Scholar, Bronze Star recipient and university president, Dr. Chris Howard '91 brings his wide array of experiences to the College Football Playoff committee.

New Commander Named for 96th Test Wing
A familiar face will soon take command of the 96th Test Wing, as Brig. Gen. (select) Evan Dertien '93 has been tapped to replace the current test wing commander. Dertien is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours and more than 180 combat hours.

As a feature in ZoomiEnews, we will list recent
Senior Leadership announcements involving USAFA grads.

USAFA to Raise Sexual Assault Awareness with April Activities
Airmen across the globe will take part in Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month in April to increase awareness, prevent sexual assault and show care and concern for the victims of this crime.

'Trusted Care': Academy Pharmacy Saves Millions in Tax Dollars
Saving the Defense Department more than $17 million in two years is no small feat, but the 10th Medical Group did just that by improving its processes.

Wings of Blue Jumps into Texas Rangers' Home Opener
Wings of Blue, the Air Force Academy's parachute team, helped the Texas Rangers kick off their Major League Baseball season with a jump into the team's home opener at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

• Wings of Blue train, jump with reservists

Air Force Academy Band Marks Birthday with New Music
The musicians of the United States Air Force Academy Band are excited to tour the West and share new music.

The Science of Safety: A Look at the Future of Concussion
Traumatic brain injuries are a serious issue in the military. Check out Sports Illustrated's feature of the Air Force Academy's push in the study of head injuries.

Air Force Has Nine Football Games on National Television
Air Force football had nine games selected for national broadcasts as part of the Mountain West's release of its national package with partners CBS Sports Network and ESPN Networks.

Air Force Captures Eighth-Straight USAG Team Title
Senior Tim Wang successfully defended his all-around title and led the ninth-ranked Air Force men's gymnastics team to its eighth-straight team title at the USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championships.