More than 200 grads and family members attended the events surrounding the inaugural Long Blue Line Weekend at USAFA, hosted by the Association of Graduates and the Air Force Academy Foundation.
The gathering kicked off with the Long Blue Line Leadership Conference, involving Class Advisory Senate members, chapter presidents, class scribes and organizational board members to hear all about the incredible happenings at the Academy, AOG and Foundation.
The highlight of the weekend was Friday's March Back with the Class of 2027. Graduates marched behind the basic cadets on their 6.2-mile trek back to the Cadet Area, then shared lunch in Mitchell Hall to swap stories and offer advice. Friday evening attendees took part in the Long Blue Line Social, where graduates, family and friends had a chance to network and enjoy spirit tastings and food offered by local vendors. The weekend ended with a presentation at the USAFA Planetarium and STEM Center by NASA astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren '95, followed by a special showing of the film "Forward! To The Moon."
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Monessa 'Siren' Balzhiser '04 is the first female production and training pilot for Lockheed Martin, flying both the F-35 and F-16 aircraft.
Balzhiser joined Lockheed Martin in 2018, after 12 years as an officer and F-16 Instructor Pilot in the U.S. Air Force and 1,800 flight hours (including 320 in combat) under her belt.
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Progress report: Work continues on Air Force Academy Hosmer Visitor Center, new hotel
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We're hiring a senior director of alumni and USAFA programs: The Air Force Academy Association of Graduates & Foundation, in support of the U.S. Air Force Academy, seeks an engaging, energetic and detail-oriented USAFA graduate to serve as the senior director of alumni and USAFA programs.
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"We all love being out in the wind, going wherever we want and burning no fossil fuels. Our all-volunteer organization enables this magical hour or two on the water."
- Lt. Col. (Ret.) Dale Burchby '74 in the latest June 2023 issue of Checkpoints
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Thanks to the generosity of graduates, parents and friends of the Air Force Academy, support for the second annual 1Day1USAFA generated nearly 3,500 gifts and more than $2.3 million to benefit the Academy, its cadets and graduates. The Long Blue Line and Academy community demonstrated the collective impact of private support on programs, capital projects, endowments and more, and the Air Force Academy Foundation and Association of Graduates are thrilled with the day's outcome. We look forward to sharing additional details around the impact of 1Day1USAFA giving.
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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.
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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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The AOG is now on Threads! Follow us now at @AirForceGrads
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Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation
719-472-0300 | usafa.org | engage@usafa.org
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