Several hundred Air Force Academy graduates, parents and family members have contacted the Association of Graduates since Wednesday to share their perspectives on two motions included among many in the agenda for today’s Association of Graduates Board of Directors meeting.

One of the motions recommended that the U.S. Air Force Academy seek the authority to posthumously award an honorary degree to Mr. Charlie Kirk, who was serving as a presidential appointee to the USAFA Board of Visitors at the time of his tragic assassination. Another motion sought to recognize Mr. Kirk as an Honorary Member of the Association of Graduates. These motions, like the many considered at today’s meeting, were introduced by individual members of the Board.

We are grateful to all who have taken the time to reach out by phone and email, and to those who attended today’s meeting in person, to share their views. The AOG Board, serving as the governing body of the Association, took the thoughtful feedback received into account. The Honorary Member and honorary degree motions concerning Mr. Kirk were withdrawn.

The Association of Graduates is a nonprofit membership organization. Our mission is to support the Academy, serve our graduates and preserve the growing heritage of the institution and Long Blue Line.

Thank you to everyone who has engaged with our Association and made your voices heard.