Here's the latest Air Force Academy and grad news!

May 12, 2023

SPIRIT 03 MEMORIAL DEDICATION

In honor of its 40th reunion, the USAFA Class of 1979 supported the creation and placement of the Spirit 03 Memorial on the Air Force Academy’s Honor Court. Read more about the memorial that honors 1979 classmate Maj. Paul J. “Dream Weaver” Weaver and his AC-130H crew, who made the ultimate sacrifice Jan. 31, 1991.

Watch the Ceremony!

FROM THE HILL

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark '86, USAFA superintendent, announced the launch of the “Let’s Be Clear” campaign. The campaign focuses on prevention, response and accountability regarding sexual harassment and assault. Read the letter from the superintendent to the Long Blue Line and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response campaign strategy plan.

Three USAFA Cadets — C3C Ethan Stroup, C3C Tri Nugroho (an Indonesian exchange cadet) and C2C Jordan Allen — recently provided a digital literacy lesson to local middle schoolers.
USAFA cadets attend training by Team Rubicon volunteers in hopes of establishing a new humanitarian assistance and disaster relief club at the institution.
Week-long immersion at Edwards Air Force Base in California brings Flight Test to life for USAFA cadets.

GRADS IN THE NEWS

Col. (Ret.) Kim Campbell '97 releases a new book, entitled "Flying in the Face of Fear: A Fighter Pilot's Lessons on Leading with Courage." The former A-10 pilot shares a few of her lessons in recent media coverage.

Watch a Video Interview

Rod Little '92, Edgewell Personal Care CEO and Founding Director of the Air Force Academy Foundation, joined ‘Squawk on the Street’ on CNBC to discuss current economic trends.
Col. (Ret.) Tom Mahoney '83 is taking over as the new Idaho Division of Aeronautics Administrator.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred a Doctor of Humane Letters upon John Martinson '70 during its commencement ceremonies.
Col. (Ret.) Rob Fabian '88, chief operations officer for Vaya Space, participates in podcast focusing on the challenges facing New Space Propulsion.
Col. Brian Budde '00 assumes command of 477th Fighter Group at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

EVENTS

• President Joe Biden is scheduled as commencement speaker for USAFA's graduating Class of 2023 on June 1.

Graduation Schedule

• The USAFA Class of 2027 is invited to an ice cream social June 27 — the day prior to Inprocessing.

• The incoming USAFA Prep School Class of 2024 will gather for a social July 5 at the Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center!

The Southwest Ohio AOG Chapter is partnering with DaytonDefense June 4-5 to host a joint golf outing and Founders Day event. Plan to attend!

USAFA HERITAGE MINUTE

Heritage Minute is back! In this first episode of Season 6 we explore the Clark Special Collections facility located on the sixth floor of the McDermott Library.

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DONOR IMPACT

The 2022 Air Force Academy Foundation annual report — “Excellence” — reflects the nature of the impact donors have each and every day at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Discover stories that illustrate the value of private support in making the difference between good enough and excellent.

Read the Report

Demolition of the east side of Falcon Stadium is well underway. Check out these photos from some of the ongoing work. Stadium upgrades are slated to be completed in time for the 2024 football season!
A Falcon Funder crowdfunding project for the USAFA Pacific Rim Cadet Club will help equip and outfit members and support cultural immersion travel.

FROM THE BLEACHERS

• Lt. Col. (Ret.) Linda Huggler '83, associate athletic director for compliance at the Air Force Academy, has announced her retirement effective June 30.

• Chad Hall '08, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Tracy Healy '96, Marci McGlinn '85, Col. (Ret.) Ben Phillips '75 and the 2009 Ice Hockey team will be inducted intonthe USAFA Athletics Hall of Fame.

• Air Force had 14 programs earn 990 or better in the latest NCAA four-year Academic Progress Rate scores.

• Kim Gidley is stepping down as women's tennis head coach after 25 years in that role.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

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.

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).

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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