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September 2026 Checkpoints

In this issue:

  • The 23rd superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Lt. Gen. Paul “Max” Moga ’95, assumes command.
  • Celebrate a lifetime of service with Checkpoints’ Distinguished Graduate Award, Leadership Achievement Award and Young Alumni Excellence Award honoree profiles.
  • A quarter century has passed since the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States. Read about the grads who have fought in the Global War on Terrorism and how their time at USAFA prepared them.
  • Learn about the Institute for Future Conflict’s new economic warfare fellow.
  • Take a deep dive into the results from the Association & Foundation’s recent all-graduate survey.
  • Check out photo essays of the Class of 2030 and significant ribbon cuttings from around the Academy.
  • The Academy is honoring legendary coach Fisher DeBerry with a bronze statue at Falcon Stadium and endowment in his name.
  • Association & Foundation CEO Mark Hille ’97 writes about the commitment to service before self that binds all USAFA grads.
  • AOG board chair Cathy Almand ’90 reflects on the USAFA people and events who recently impacted her and reinforced her pride in the institution.
  • Learn about those who designed USAFA’s interiors — and so much more!
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