Here's the latest Air Force Academy and grad news! NOVEMBER 11, 2021 Thank you to all veterans for your service. What does Veterans Day mean to you? We asked some USAFA grads. WATCH VIDEO ► • How are you spending your Veterans Day? Share your photos! ► • Participate in USAA's Honor Through Action campaign! ► Support the Nick Duran Memorial Fund for aviation exploration. Cadet Nick Ryan Duran, 20, was killed in a single-engine aircraft when it went down in Texas in June. To honor Nick's involvement with the USAFA Cadet Aviation Club, the Nick Duran Memorial Fund for Aviation Exploration has been established. ► • EVENT PHOTO GALLERY: Air Force Falcon Friday from Troy's at Texas Live ►   GIVING TUESDAY NOV. 30TH     MAKE YOUR END-OF-YEAR GIFTS BY DEC. 31   The Air Force Academy Foundation now accepts cryptocurrency as donations to support the U.S. Air Force Academy. Donors will need to provide their name, address and email for the gift to be tax deductible. For more information about giving using cryptocurrency, contact Chris Brewer at chris.brewer@afacademyfoundation.org. Marty Marcolongo '88 is known for touting the call to service for a lifetime. The former AOG President and COO has joined the fight against human trafficking, as Marty now serves as the COO for an international anti-trafficking organization. He will be driving anti-trafficking prevention and restorative aftercare for trafficking survivors worldwide. ► • Col. Raja Chari '99 is the first rookie astronaut in 48 years to command a NASA mission. ► Watch yesterday's launch! ► • An Air Force veteran, community organizer, and counselor to homeless teens, Kristi L. Tanaka '15 says service will always be part of her plans. ► • After 10 years as a B-52 Electronic Warfare Officer, John Carr '73 took an opportunity to help develop the new B-1B Lancer and never looked back. ► • Chris Gizzi '97 is Packers' Salute to Service nominee for 2021. ► • Richard J. Bailey, Jr. '92, named president of Southern Oregon University. ► • Group of Academy grads — Jess Gronert '09, John Nussbaum '09, Chase Webster '09, Emily Allen '09 and Louis Fasano '15 — are providing humanitarian relief after Afghanistan. ► Guardians at the Air Force Academy hiked to the top of Eagles Peak Nov. 5 to celebrate the activation of the first Space Force unit authorized at the school. ► • Scores of Air Force Academy cadets are ramping up Defense Department advancements in promoting respect across the military. ► Air Force men's cross country team repeats as Mountain West champions! ► • Air Force football rally falls short in 21-14 overtime setback to Army ► • Air Force boxing team takes down Army West Point in Texas ► • Air Force rifle team win President's Trophy; Beats Army ► AOG GIFT SHOP   WATCH FOR BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS COMING SOON     FREE SHIPPING NOV. 26-29   USAA: This Veterans Day, we invite you to honor all who serve. Draw a "V" on your hand and post a photo or video with #HonorThroughAction. Learn more. ► If you have difficulty viewing this page, you can always catch the most recent ZoomiEnews at: usafa.org/zoomienews Association of Graduates 3116 Academy Drive | USAF Academy, CO 80840 (719) 472-0300 | www.usafa.org | aog@aogusafa.org Your Subscription Preferences | Privacy Policy