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AOG and Air Force Academy Foundation

MARCH 3, 2023

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DONOR IMPACT

NCLS

The donor-supported 30th National Character and Leadership Symposium Feb. 23-24 attracted cadets, graduates, visiting students, permanent party members and community members to USAFA and provided plenty of inspiration and valuable lessons.

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  • NCLS 2023: Jared Isaacman says leaders must empower their teams.
  • NCLS 2023: Medal of Honor recipient recounts lessons for Air Force cadets.

NCLS VIDEOS

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Col. Raja Chari ’99

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Airmen of the Year

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MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS

Election

Final day to vote in 2023 AOG board of directors election is March 6. The class from each decade with the highest percentage of voters will receive a $500 donation to its class fund. See where your class stands and make sure to vote! If you have any questions or didn't receive your ballot, see the Election Update for more information.

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  • DEADLINE MARCH 5 — Member benefit alert! The AOG board of directors is pleased to once again offer Graduate Dependent Scholarships. These scholarships are annual awards of not less than $500 to directly support postsecondary education for the children of AOG graduate members.

GRADS IN THE NEWS

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Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jen Griswold '00, CEO of BossLady Bio, shared her experiences as an entrepreneur, author and retired military officer with cadets and faculty during an NCLS session titled, "The Power of Spirit Cheese."

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  • Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich '70 among Basketball Hall of Fame finalists.
  • Kathryn Hughes '88, chapter chair of the Idaho 99s, empowers young women in the skies and on the ground.
  • Denver Broncos hire Joe Lombardi '94 as offensive coordinator.
  • Col. Robert G. Smoker '94 assumes command of Task Force 99.
  • Col. Raja Chari '99, NASA astronaut, visits Buckley Space Force Base.
  • Lt. Col. Alecia Campbell '08 shares total force siblings success stories.
  • Chad Hall '08 becomes Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers coach.
  • Maj. Jennifer Walters '11 co-founds a group working to eliminate barriers to women's military service.
  • Maj. Drew Dela Cruz '12 earns Distinguished Flying Cross.
  • Capt. Jarod Washington '15 does what he can to be an inspiration and a mentor to his airmen and to anyone he meets.

AROUND THE TERRAZZO

100s Night

The Class of 2023 recently celebrated 100 days until graduation. After the dinner, the class received the location of their Air Force bases following graduation. The Class of 1973 was alongside them to celebrate the momentous occasion. The guest speaker for the evening was Gen. (Ret.) Stephen Lorenz '73.

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EVENTS

USAFA MW BASKETBALL FAN SOCIAL - LAS VEGAS

Join USAFA graduates, parents and supporters at an Air Force basketball fan social with Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard Clark '86 at the Mountain West Basketball Championships March 8 in Las Vegas.

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  • Young 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.

FROM THE BLEACHERS

Boxing
  • C1C Walker Morris joins elite company with fourth Wing Open title!
  • Air Force 2023 football schedule announced!
  • Air Force men's track and field team repeats as Mountain West Champions!
  • Air Force women’s basketball team gets senior day victory!
  • The USAFA men’s club hockey team is poised to make a championship run at the American Collegiate Hockey Association national tournament in Marlborough, Mass., March 16-21. Show your support through the Falcon Funder crowdfunding project and help send the team to victory!

CONNECTIONS

Veteran Fellowship Program

The 12-month Hoover Institution Veteran Fellow Program, sponsored by Stanford University, is accepting applications for its upcoming class. Among this year’s fellows is Dyan Gibbens ’04, chief executive officer of Trumbull Unmanned. She’d love to see more USAFA grads involved!

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  • Women's History Month: This year we will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act that enabled women to serve as permanent, regular members of the armed forces. Watch this video on women in the Air and Space Force. In the coming weeks for Women’s History Month, we’ll honor the thousands of women graduates of the Air Force Academy by sharing notable stories and accomplishments. Follow us on social media for more.
  • Tune in for a special Women’s History Month event on Monday, March 6, as “Beyond Firsts: Powering the Future Force” will feature an unprecedented panel discussion with the four female 4-stars of the U.S. Department of Defense, including Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost '88.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

True Blue Business
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COS Airport

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.

Roger Hill

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).

Bremont

The Bremont USAFA Graduate Watch is exclusively for USAFA graduates. Each design features the Academy Crest, Prop and Wings, and "The Long Blue Line."

Tradition - where it begins.
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