Affinity Groups

AOG Affinity Groups are communities of USAFA alumni that actively communicate or gather around a shared affinity or bond.

Affinity groups will generally fall into three categories:

  • Identity-Based: i.e., Way of Life, The Blue Alliance, Academy Women, etc.
  • Interest/Career-Based: i.e., rated group, engineers, small business owners, entrepreneurs, etc.
  • Cadet Experience-Based: i.e., Drum and Bugle alumni, Honor Guard alumni, Wings of Blue alumni, other sport/club team alumni, etc.

Groups interested in recognition as an Affinity Group must apply for formal status with the AOG and be wholly in line with the mission, goals, policies, and objectives of USAFA and the AOG do not compete with any other group of a similar nature.

We'd love to hear from you! Contact Engagement Programs Manager for any issues or suggestions.

Affinity Group Resources

Affinity Group Directory

Affinity Group Directory

Title
President
Website / Email
Academy Women
Susan Feland
AF Letterwinners Club
Jim George
Hispanic Heritage Alumni Group “Los Padrinos”
1Lt Ann Marie Acevedo
Silver Falcons
Kirk Brown
The Blue Alliance
Daniel Dwyer ‘12
USAF Academy Gymnastics Affinity Group
Garry Dudley ’68 & Ken Kemper ‘90
Way of Life
Shayla CantySmith '04
Zoomie Rugby Football Club
James R. Lamar '95
Zoomies Against Sexual Assault
Executive Director: Kate Smith '82
E Pluribus Unum (EPU)
Charles Baldwin
History Affinity Group
Larry Weaver
Bolt Brotherhood Affinity Group
Rick Ricketts
USAFA Women
Tanya Hurwitz '95
Drum and Bugle Affinity Group
Erin Hammond '18
Real Estate Affinity Group
Brian Lagrange '13