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Mark your calendar for Long Blue Line Weekend
at USAFA July 28-29, 2023. All grads are welcomed back for a weekend of celebration, networking and camaraderie.
The weekend features an array of events, including the Jacks Valley March Back with the incoming Class of 2027. Stay tuned!
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The final day to vote in the 2023 AOG board of directors special election is April 24.
If you have any questions or didn't receive your special election ballot, see the
Election Update
for more information.
Vote for the candidate you'd like to represent you on the AOG board.
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Alumni from the classes of 2018-2022 are invited to the first-ever
Young Alumni Conference
April 27-29 at USAFA. Attendees will have opportunities to mentor the Class of 2023, attend a welcome social with drinks and food included, explore USAFA and attend the Young Alumni Conference briefings followed by a complimentary networking social with active duty and civilian counterparts.
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In 2022, donors contributed more than $51.7 million through the Air Force Academy Foundation and our Defining Our Future campaign to support the USAFA mission. Amidst the flourish of a record-setting number are the countless stories of impact that donors make possible — stories highlighted in this year's
annual report
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Maj. Gen. Heather Pringle '91
, commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory, will retire from the military and become the CEO of the Space Foundation effective July 1. (Check out our feature on her in the Dec. 2022 Checkpoints!
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Capt. Fiona Akoth
'15, a U-28A pilot at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, overcomes hurdles to achieve dreams.
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Capt. Charles E. Aly
'15, Air Combat Command, is among Lance P. Sijan Award honorees.
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Capt. Lindsay "Mad" Johnson
'14 flies with A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team.
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Lisa Atherton
'96 will become president and CEO of Bell effective April 28.
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A USAFA management course review, developed by Lt. Col. (Ret.) Garry Dudley
'68 and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Gerry Gonzalez
'98, was recently featured in the
Journal of Military Learning
. Check it out!
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Benaree "Bennie" Wiley and Fletcher "Flash” Wiley
'65 were honored with the 2023 Boston Bar Foundation Public Service Award.
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Newly released data from the Pentagon show a significant increase
in reports of sexual assault at America's military academies.
The Academy will continue to communicate with grads on efforts to prevent sexual harassment and assault and instill a culture of
dignity and respect
for all.
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A ceremonial
Topping Out
for the Hosmer Visitor Center, now under construction, will be conducted Monday, April 17. Check out the photo gallery highlighting senior leaders, generous donors and volunteers and staff members as they sign the final beam that will eventually put into place!
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Are you a WebGuy fan? Want to see what the Cadet Wing is up to today? Check out the first episode of a six-part WebGuy video series posted online. Learn about the program's history and its value to parents and the graduate community!
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Colorado Springs Airport
is Colorado's small airport which means we offer small lines, small walks to gates, and small waits, but big options on flights.
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When buying or selling real estate, you need a broker you can trust. Contact Roger Hill '70, a graduate with 44 years of experience, to be your ethical agent (email Roger.Hill1970@gmail.com
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The
Bremont USAFA Graduate Watch
is exclusively for USAFA graduates. Each design features the Academy Crest, Prop and Wings, and "The Long Blue Line."
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Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation
(719) 472-0300 | usafa.org
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