President Nominates Academy Grad to be Next Superintendent
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis announced May 17, 2017, that President Donald Trump has nominated Maj. Gen. Jay B. Silveria '85 for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general, and for assignment as superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Silveria's most recent assignment was as deputy commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, and deputy commander of the Combined Air Force Air Component, U.S. Central Command, Southwest Asia.

Secretary of the Air Force Sworn In
Dr. Heather Wilson '82 is the first Air Force Academy graduate to ever serve as secretary of the Air Force. She is the nation's 24th secretary of the Air Force.

28th Commandant Assumes Command
In front of family members, friends, Academy leaders and Class of 1993 classmates, Brig. Gen. Kristin Goodwin '93 assumed command of the United States Air Force Academy's cadet wing as the 28th commandant of cadets at a Monday, May 15, ceremony.

• New commandant of cadets reports for duty

Eulogists: Cadet's Heart Led Him to Air Force Academy, Skydiving
Cadet Kaleb Estes, Class of 2017, didn't let much slow him down. His skydiving accident death, so close to next Wednesday's graduation, was a powerful blow for Estes' classmates who gathered in the school's Cadet Chapel on Thursday. View photos.

Heritage Trail Video
Visit the Heritage Trail at Doolittle Hall. What will be your part in preserving the stories of your classmates and fellow graduates? Join with us as we strive to enhance the Heritage Trail and inspire future cadets to accomplish great things!

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

2017 All Academy Challenge
Get ready to Beat Army and Sink Navy during the annual All Academy Challenge May 31-June 6, 2017. All five service academies will compete to see which one will have the highest percentage of graduates participate in this friendly fundraising rivalry. Be on the lookout for emails and social media posts starting next week, and encourage your classmates to join you in providing additional support to the Academy and its cadets.

Formula SAE Competition
A team of 20 cadets worked the entire academic year to design and build a car for Formula SAE Michigan, one of several races in the SAE Collegiate Design Series. Seven firsties enrolled in the senior capstone course comprised the leadership for the Academy team.

Gift Fund Helps Senior Cadets Prep for Health Care Professions
Twenty-two cadets in the Class of 2017 have been accepted to health-care-related schools after graduation. Several of them received financial assistance to pay for their entrance exams, thanks to the Academy's Medical College Gift Fund — supported by donors to the USAFA Endowment.

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.

New Board Chair Excited to Lead AOG at this Juncture
Cathy McClain '82, who was re-elected to the board in the spring elections, is the new USAFA Association of Graduates Board of Directors chair. She becomes the first woman to hold the board chair position.

'Miracle On The Hudson' Pilot Takes VIP Ride in Thunderbirds F-16
One of the most celebrated pilots in history, former U.S. Airways airline Capt. Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger '73, returned to his Air Force roots when he took the rear seat in a U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon for a VIP flight at Travis AFB.

Grad to Debut as Air Force Thunderbirds Pilot
A Levittown native will buzz Jones Beach at up to 600 mph later this month when he debuts as an Air Force Thunderbirds pilot at the Bethpage Air Show. Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh '02 spent many summers at the beach and out on the water while growing up on Long Island.

Grad Challenging for Virginia House 40 District Seat
An Air Force veteran is now mounting a bid to challenge in Virginia's 40th House District. Donte Tanner '01 has stepped up to challenge an eight-term incumbent.

10th SFS to Get Full-Time Reserve Commander
Lt. Col. Marcus Corbett '98 will be the first Reserve officer to command the 10th Security Forces Squadron full time. He's also the first Reserve officer in Air Force history to command a security forces squadron.

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

Academy to Host Graduation Parade May 23
The Air Force Academy's Class of 2017 Graduation Parade is May 23, 2017, at Stillman Parade Field.

Academy Recognizes Outstanding Educator and Heiser Awards Winners
The Air Force Academy celebrated its academic staff May 5, 2017, at the 41st Outstanding Academy Educator and Heiser Awards Ceremony.

Cadet, Professor Improve Body Armor Technology
A cadet and professor at the Air Force Academy concocted a thick gel that can stop a bullet fired from a .44 Magnum. Cadet 1st Class Hayley Weir and military and strategic studies professor Ryan Burke created the gel that enhances body armor when inserted into the right material.

Sijan Hall Dormitory to Get Upgrades
Sijan Hall, a cadet dormitory at Air Force Academy, is undergoing multiple system repairs as the Academy ramps up to a full renovation of the facility in 2020.

Air Force Athletics Host Senior Send-Off
Air Force Athletics hosted its annual Senior Send Off this week. The department hosts the senior class each year to honor them before they graduate.

Air Force Repeats as MW Outdoor Champions
The Air Force men's track and field team captured its second straight Mountain West title — and its fourth outdoor title in six years — on Saturday, May 13, as it wrapped up action at the 2017 MW Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Logan, Utah. The Falcons collected five individual event titles, while the women accounted for one of the best team performances in program history.

• Air Force Earns Program-Best 31 NCAA Bids

Air Force Ultimate Team Wins Regional Championships
Air Force Ultimate Team won the Regional Championships with a 13-7 win over Colorado College, making them two-time regional champions. For the second year in a row, they will be heading to the National Championships. This year, the College Division III National Ultimate Championships will be in Lexington, Kentucky on May 21-22, 2017.