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Graduates, families and friends of the U.S. Air Force Academy offered a strong and unified message of support for the institution and its leader-of-character mission during the second annual 1Day1USAFA on Aug. 2. More than 2,800 donors, including nearly 1,900 graduates, contributed more than $2.4 million in support of academic and service programs, class giving projects, capital improvements and more.
“Thank you to all of the generous, thoughtful donors who supported the Academy’s timeless mission, the cadets and cadet candidates, and our graduates and programs through participation in 1Day1USAFA,” said Mark Hille ’97, president of the Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation. “The United States Air Force Academy develops the leaders of character our Air Force and Space Force require to protect and defend our nation, and the support from donors on 1Day1USAFA will play a role in their leadership journey.”
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Distinguished Graduate Awards
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The Distinguished Graduate Dinner, held Aug. 12, honored Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Hans Mueh ’66, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Susan Desjardins ’80 and Gen. (Ret.) David Goldfien ’83. Celebrate the DG honorees or relive the evening by checking out the inspirational opening video, recording of the livestream, DG stories and photos.
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CS-19 returned to its roots during a Saturday morning ceremony at Polaris Hall. After 30 years of using the Wolverines as its moniker, CS-19 is now Starship 19, the designation the squadron held from 1976 to 1993. Cadets, with the help of legacy graduates, have been working for months on the redesignation back to Starship 19. Watch for the September edition of Checkpoints which includes a story with many more details.
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Coach Gregg Popovich '70 was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Aug. 12. "I tried to think of a word to describe what this might feel like," Popovich said. "And it feels even different than I thought it would. For me, it's unimaginable. And that's not an attempt to be humble."
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Gregg Popovich’s guiding philosophy on journey to Hall of Fame: ‘Get over yourself’ (subscription required)
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New Foundation board chair, vice chair and two directors: Alex Gilbert '87 has been elected chair of the board of the Air Force Academy Foundation during the board’s Aug. 12 meeting. Gilbert previously served as vice chair and takes over for Jack Kucera '78, a USAFA Distinguished Graduate, who served with great distinction as board chair for six years. Steve Dickson '79, who served as FAA administrator from 2019 to 2022, has returned to the board and will serve as vice chair. Two other Academy graduates joined the board in August: Elizabeth Ferrill ’98 and Jason Kim ’99. The board of directors is the governing body of the Air Force Academy Foundation.
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Submit your favorite USAFA photo: It’s time to share your favorite picture(s) of the Air Force Academy or its activities for the always-popular 2024 Air Force Academy Fund calendar. Submission deadline is Sept. 29, 2023. The calendar is sent in December to all Air Force Academy Fund donors. We will contact you if your photo is selected.
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We're hiring! 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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Attention, Lady Grads of USAFA — A huge event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of women at the Academy is planned for April 17-19, 2026! The planning team, according to Col. DeAnna (Haylett) Franks ’99, is looking for any class volunteers to join and assist with volunteering on different committees. Please contact lead planner, Tanya Hurwitz '95, at Usafawomengrads@gmail.com, if you are interested in joining the team.
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Facebook page: Women of USAFA: Honoring 50 years and Beyond! This will be an amazing event for all our lady grads in April 2026. Mark your calendars and plan to join our celebration of USAFA Women Graduates in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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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 AOG is now on Threads! Follow us now at @AirForceGrads
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Air Force Academy Association of Graduates and Foundation
719-472-0300 | usafa.org | engage@usafa.org
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