2018 NCLS Focuses on Ethics, Respect
The 25th annual National Character & Leadership Symposium at the United States Air Force Academy opened with its kick-off event Wednesday night (Feb. 21) at Arnold Hall Theatre. The event continued Thursday and Friday, with national and international speakers focusing on the theme of "Ethics and Respect for Human Dignity."

Academy's National Character and Leadership Symposium Designed to 'Stretch Thinking'
The annual symposium gives Academy cadets, staff and visiting students and faculty from universities throughout the U.S. a chance to attend presentations and participate in group discussions.

Why Diversity?
The commitment to diversity as an ideal of our service is born from a humble belief that as people, not just airmen, we should treat each other with dignity and respect.

Warrior Games to Return to Colorado Springs
Community and business leaders joined military representatives at the Air Force Academy to mark the 100-day countdown until athletes arrive in Colorado for the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games.

Graduate Dependent Scholarships
The Board of Directors of the Association of Graduates is pleased to once again offer Graduate Dependent Scholarships. These scholarships are annual awards of $500 and are intended to directly support post-secondary education for the children of AOG graduate members. The application deadline is March 4, 2018.

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

Character and Leadership
The National Character and Leadership Symposium brings distinguished leaders from around the world to the Academy to encourage and inspire cadets, faculty and visitors during two days of meaningful lectures and discussions. Help support this important annual event with a gift to the NCLS Fund.

Impact of Giving
Read examples of how giving through the USAFA Endowment can have a lasting impact on the Air Force Academy.

Tax-Wise Giving
Explore ways to give to Air Force Academy programs that are meaningful to you and provide you with an advantage on your taxes. Read the latest Legacy newsletter from the Endowment's Gift Planning department.

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.

Alaska Governor Appoints Air Force Veteran to Senate Vacancy
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has appointed retired Air Force Lt. Col. Mike Shower '90 to fill the vacancy in State Senate District E.

The First Female F-35 Pilot Proves Flying is a Gender Equalizer
Graduating from the Air Force Academy and having a family history of pilots is what led Lt. Col. Christine Mau '97 toward becoming a pilot herself. Today, she is still the only female F-35 pilot.

Military Background Shaped 'Discipline and Accountability'
Every coach has his own style, of course, and Charlton Warren '99's is naturally shaped by his background. He admits he can't separate his time in the military from his approach now to coaching.

Telos Vice President to be Inducted into the AFC4A Cyberspace Operations and Support Hall of Fame
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Paul Capasso '78, vice president of strategic programs at Telos Corporation, was selected for induction into the Air Force Command, Control, Communications and Computers Association (AFC4A) Cyberspace Operations and Support Hall of Fame.

Insigniam Founding Partner Elected to Educate Girls Globally Board of Directors
The Board of Directors at Educate Girls Globally (EGG) recently elected Nathan Owen Rosenberg '74, a founding partner at an international management consulting firm, Insigniam, a director of the organization.

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

NCLS Live Stream
Catch up on National Character and Leadership Symposium live stream sessions broadcast this week on Facebook.

Speeders Ticketed in Construction Zone, Tri-intersection Bridge Work on Schedule
The $15.2 million refurbishing project began late last year and is scheduled to last through spring 2019. The work includes lane reductions and traffic detours.

Air Force Sweeps San Diego State With 56-48 Road Win
Air Force women's basketball captured a series sweep over San Diego State with a hard-fought 56-48 win Wednesday night in Mountain West action at Viejas Arena. Air Force earned its first sweep of an opponent since 2008.

Falcons Sweep First-place Canisius with 3-2 Win in Finale
Air Force scored three unanswered goals in the second period and then held off Canisius for a 3-2 win in an Atlantic Hockey Conference game Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Cadet Ice Arena. Air Force swept the two-game series and improved to 17-13-4 overall and 12-11-3 in the league.
• Abood named finalist for Senior CLASS Award