Here's the latest Air Force Academy and grad news! MARCH 4, 2022 The AOG is surveying all grads to inform its future focus on being a relevant, valued-added source of pride and connection. More than 3,700 grads have already taken the survey. It'll be available for a limited time, so MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD NOW! ► Donor generosity made the 2022 National Character and Leadership Symposium at the Academy a success. Scholars, military leaders, corporate executives and activists shared their unique insights on respect for ethics and human dignity. Read more and watch the recorded sessions on the Academy's YouTube page. ► • See photos from NCLS sessions and awards ceremonies ►   You can now support the USAFA mission through Venmo @SupportUSAFA   Rolling Stone magazine tells the story of how Lt. Col. Jannell MacAulay '98 and a small group of women destroyed 1,200 tons of poison gas — and defused a crisis. Gen. Jay Santee '81 and Col. John Cinnamon '91 are also part of the story of how this all came together. READ MORE ► • Meet grads using entrepreneurship to serve the community and inspire others. "Coming out of the Air Force Academy, we say it's a leadership laboratory," Loyd Bradley '14 said. "We want to be that example to inspire the next generation of future investors." ► • Jason Kim '99, CEO of Millennium Space Systems, discusses how the U.S. Space Force is partnering to enhancing missile defense. ► • The Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston has inducted retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark A Welsh III '76 into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. ► • This week's episode of "Heritage Minute with Steve Simon '77" brings you the eligibility requirements necessary for burial at the USAFA Cemetery. ► The Class of 2022 held the 100th Night Dining In ceremony on Feb. 18 to mark approximately 100 days until graduation. After dinner, the cadets were given their first base assignments. LEARN MORE ► • Spark Tank Finalist C1C Grant Schlichting: Turning drones into gliders with aerial towing. ► • Spark Tank Finalist Maj. Ryan Sheridan from the 10th Air Base Wing at USAFA: How a dentist came up with the idea of custom oxygen masks for fighter pilots. ► • Air Force Academy announces North Gate Santa Fe Regional Trailhead closure during construction. ► Don't miss out! Last chance to register and join us at Topgolf Las Vegas on March 8 for the start of the Mountain West Men's Basketball Championship. It should be great Las Vegas weather and a perfect opportunity to get away for some sunshine, golf, basketball and hanging out with grads. Plus free giveaways with special swag included! REGISTER NOW! ► • Riley Snyder made Air Force history as the women's basketball program's most prolific Division I scorer. ► • Backed by four individual titles and an every point matters mentality, the Air Force men's track and field team captured the Mountain West Indoor title. ► • Wen Zhang crowned WAC Men's Swimmer of the Year. ► • Watch all the Wing Open Championship boxing action online tonight! ► 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