USAFA Gains its Newest Superintendent
During an Aug. 11, 2017, Change of Command Ceremony, Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson '81 relinquished command of USAFA to Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria '85.

• Silveria takes command of Academy

In the Stairwell Advances to America's Got Talent Semi-Finals
In the Stairwell, the Air Force Academy's a cappella group, advanced to NBC's America's Got Talent semi-final round Aug. 16, following the group's live performance a day earlier. Watch their most recent performance. In the Stairwell's semi-final appearance will be either Sept. 5 or 12.

1,181 Complete Basic Training, Join Cadet Wing
Nearly 1,200 young men and women completed Basic Cadet Training at the Air Force Academy. The Class of 2021 officially became "cadets" Aug. 9 during the Academy's annual Acceptance Day ceremony, which represents a symbolic shift from the status of basic trainee to cadet fourth class.

233 Graduate Prep School Basic Training
Scores of young adults earned the title "cadet candidate" by completing basic training at the Air Force Academy Prep School. In all, 233 Basic Military Training graduates attended a ceremony in front of relatives, their peers and Prep School staff.

Update Your Profile
Graduates can now enter their non-rated career field into the AFSC title box on their member profile online or call John Rice at 719-472-0300, ext. 132. It is important for all grads to keep their profiles updated with career and contact information so we can stay connected with you! Please update your profile today so we have accurate information for the Register of Graduates.

7258' — Your Association at Work
Read the latest issue of the AOG's newsletter.

New Leadership
The United States Air Force Academy Endowment Board of Directors has elected a new chairman and appointed a new president and CEO for the organization. Jack Kucera '78 has been named the Endowment's board chair, and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Gould '76 has been named president and CEO.

Submit Photos for the 2018 AFAF Calendar
Your favorite Academy photo could be chosen to appear in the 2018 Air Force Academy Fund Calendar. Follow the link to upload your photos, give a gift to the Air Force Academy Fund and receive a free 2018 calendar.

Legacy Seminars
Establishing an estate plan is one of the most important steps in building your legacy. Learn more about upcoming Legacy Seminars in Austin, Texas, and Colorado Springs, Colorado, in September.

Support the Academy
Help expand the excellence of cadet programs, graduate programs and services that provide transformative support to the Academy. Give to the Air Force Academy Fund.

Academy Announces Jabara Award Winner
A high-level award for Air Force Academy graduates goes this year to a pilot who flew combat missions over Syria and Iraq. Capt. Brian Guyette, B-1 bomber pilot and 2008 graduate, is scheduled to receive the Col. James Jabara Award for Airmanship at an awards dinner, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, in Doolittle Hall.

New Superintendent Discusses Vision for Academy
The top officer at the Air Force Academy shared his goals and priorities with staff and faculty at a vision-based Aug. 17, vision-based "all call" in Arnold Hall.

A Picture Worth 1,000 Words: 30 Years of Heritage
Although he was too young to remember the moment, Maj. Jonathan Elliott '07, the 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron director of operations, began his own search to retrieve this piece of heritage, which became the event that forged a stronger bond between father and son, who both served as Moody Air Force Base Airmen, Air Force officers, and Air Force Academy graduates.

Change of command for Washington Air National Guard
Col. Jeremy Horn '89 took over command of the Washington Air National Guard during a ceremony at the Pierce County Readiness Center. Horn was previously commander of the Washington Air Guard's 194th Wing.

Col. Jones Takes Command
After being gone from Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas for 14 years, Selma native Col. Otis C. Jones '95 has returned to the base as the commander of the 19th Operations Group.

62nd Maintenance Group Welcomes New Commander
The 62nd Maintenance Group commander handed over the reins to the incoming commander, Col. Anthony Babcock '96, during a change of command ceremony Aug. 14 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

New Commander at March Air Reserve Base Often Feels Like Part of History
As an Air Force Reserve search and rescue helicopter pilot, Col. Matthew Burger '90 said he found himself in such places as Space Shuttle launches, Hurricane Katrina and the 1999 floods in North Carolina. He also was in Afghanistan at some notable moments.

Tinker Wing Commander Says it's an Honor to Serve
Col. Kenyon K. Bell '95 is the 72nd Air Base Wing commander at Tinker Air Force Base. He leads nearly 3,000 airmen and is responsible for $5.4 billion in resources and a $311 million operating budget.

New AEDC Commander Meets the Community
Col. Scott Cain '95's plans can be broken down into three main categories: mission, sustainment and transformation.

An Air Force Cadet at 25: A Sign of the Times in Higher Education
About one in 10 of the students entering the Air Force Academy this year is older than the traditional age, the academy reports. Often they're arriving here after years of military service — a vastly different experience than an 18-year-old straight out of high school.

Resiliency Training Equips Airmen for Hurdles
The Air Force Academy trained airmen from the Academy and Peterson Air Force Base for roles as Master Resilient Trainers during a five-day training program in Polaris Hall.

Falcons Participate in Special Olympics Clinic
The Air Force women's soccer team participated in a Special Olympics Clinic, in conjunction with the Colorado Cup, on Saturday, Aug. 19, at Westminster City Park. The Falcons were part of a two-hour clinic that promoted soccer in Colorado.

Air Force to Introduce Alcohol Sales in Falcon Stadium in 2017
The Air Force Academy will join the seven other Mountain West Conference schools in selling beer and wine during games at Falcon Stadium starting this season.