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Checkpoints: High Stakes
What does “failure isn’t an option” really mean? For Scott Kirby ’89, it means embracing calculated risk. For John Raduenz ’94, it means never losing sight of the people you support. For Christine Nicklas ’87, it means rigorous preparation because... -
Class Advisory Senate (CAS)
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2027 AOG Board Election
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NextGen Advisory Council
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Heritage Minute Special: Homestead Roots
In this Heritage Minute Special, Col. (Ret.) Jack Anthony ’78 shares how property research led to a connection with Col. David McAlroy ’03 — a direct descendant of those early settlers. -
Matching gift challenge gives donors chance to double their impact in supporting Falcon football team
A $500,000 matching challenge from an anonymous donor will help accelerate and broaden support for the Fisher DeBerry Football Excellence Endowment for the Air Force Academy’s football program. -
Heritage Minute: Wecker Hall — Home at Last
From borrowed office space to a state-of-the-art headquarters — the Air Force Academy Foundation has a new home. -
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Partnership opportunities
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February 2026 Air Force Gradcast: Connecting the USAFA Community
The latest Gradcast episode highlights key initiatives shaping the future of the U.S. Air Force Academy community — from academic leadership and board governance to leadership development, alumni engagement and historic milestones. -
January 2026 Air Force Gradcast: Connecting the USAFA Community
Learn about cadets advancing space mission capabilities, hear alumni leadership and chapter updates and gain insight into career resources designed for every stage of your journey. -
Air Force Gradcast: February 2025
Hear about Association of Graduates board elections, USAFA winter sports in full swing and other news and events. -
Quillen Agnew joins Air Force Academy Foundation board
Senior aerospace and defense executive Lt. Col. Christina Quillen Agnew ’05 has joined the Air Force Academy Foundation board of directors. The board is the governing body of the Air Force Academy Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the U.S. Air... -
News: Board of Visitors convenes for December meeting
The U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors held its second and final meeting of 2025 on Dec. 8. The board is charged with reviewing USAFA curriculum, military training, athletics and admissions. Board Chairman Rep. August Pfluger ’00 led off the... -
Courage to Lead: NCLS marks 33 years at USAFA
What does courage look like under fire? In captivity? In command? In service? This edition of Long Blue Leadership was recorded on location at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s 33rd National Character and Leadership Symposium. We've explored these... -
Heritage Minute: Gen. Henry "Hap" Arnold Sculpture
The statue honoring Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold has been a defining landmark at the U.S. Air Force Academy since its dedication on Nov. 5, 1993. -
A Warrior's Legacy
The Academy reflects on the remarkable legacy of 1st Lt. Mike Blassie ’70, whose life of service and sacrifice continues to inspire the cadet wing. A new honor — the Mike Blassie Warrior Award — now recognizes men’s soccer players who exemplify the... -
Heritage Minute: The Holaday Athletic Center
Unpredictable weather is no match for the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Holaday Athletic Center — the 92,000-square-foot indoor training facility that’s served USAFA for more than a decade. -
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Lasting Lessons: A Long Blue Leadership Retrospective
In our Season 4 retrospective, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Wyatt Hornsby, the Association & Foundation’s senior vice president of marketing and communications, revisit the clips that stuck with them. -
USAFA Board of Visitors convenes for winter meeting
The U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors met Feb. 5 in Washington, D.C. The board is charged with reviewing USAFA curriculum, military training, athletics and admissions. -
Checkpoints: Laser-focused
The U.S. Senate confirmed Matthew Lohmeier ’06 as the 29th undersecretary of the Air Force on July 24, giving him a key role in shaping the service’s strategic direction amid rapid global change. He helps oversee a $200 billion budget supporting... -
Academics
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Heritage Minute Special: Maj. Julian "Cosmo" Gluck ’12 - Honoring Air Power's Roots
In this Heritage Minute Special, Maj. Julian Gluck ’12 reflects on the enduring legacy of Gen. Carl “Tooey” Spaatz — the U.S. Air Force’s first chief of staff — and the Civil Air Patrol. -
News: Board of Visitors convenes for Aug. 7 meeting
The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors opened its Aug. 7 meeting at the Falcon Club. Dr. Raquel Rimpola, the board’s designated federal officer, indicated to members that their role is to advise the secretary of defense and secretary of the... -
The New Air Force Gradcast: Connecting the USAFA community
We congratulate the most recent U.S. Air Force Academy graduate to receive a Silver Star, highlight outstanding cadet athletes and scholars, discuss Association of Graduates giving societies, and so much more! -
Focus on Leadership: Get Back Up: Lessons in Servant Leadership
Dr. Heather Wilson ’82, former secretary of the Air Force, and Gen. (Ret.) David Goldfein ’83, former chief of staff of the Air Force, highlight the human side of leadership — honoring family, listening actively and using humility and humor to build... -
Next of Kin Endowment Program
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Checkpoints: Taking flight
U.S. Air Force Academy graduates are increasingly influencing the high-stakes world of taking companies public, bringing integrity and mission-driven leadership from Silicon Valley to Wall Street. Their backgrounds in high-pressure operations... -
Checkpoints: Game changer
The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Madera Cyber Innovation Center, dedicated in April 2025, is now fully operational as the home of the Department of Computer and Cyber Sciences and Air Force CyberWorx. Cadets report that the new facility has... -
Long Blue Leadership: Congressman August Pfluger ’00
Leadership demands grit, clarity and conviction. On Long Blue Leadership, Congressman August Pfluger ’00 reflects on these qualities through his experiences at the U.S. Air Force Academy, in the cockpit and as part of the U.S. House of... -
Checkpoints: Guardians at the gateway
Rockets launching over Vandenberg Space Force Base now serve as real-time inspiration and training for new guardians, reflecting the installation’s evolution from a Cold War missile site into a modern spaceport. U.S. Air Force Academy graduates are... -
Checkpoints: Space is no longer a sanctuary
Russia and China are rapidly weaponizing space, forcing the U.S. Space Force to defend an increasingly dangerous warfighting domain. Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations, warns that attacks on satellites — vital to communications,... -
Heritage Minute: The Jabara Statue
A statue of Col. James Jabara — America’s first jet ace and the second-leading ace of the Korean War — stands above Arnold Hall’s main entrance. -
News: Red Tails celebrated at Tuskegee Airmen Memorial groundbreaking
Speakers at this fall’s groundbreaking for the U.S. Air Force Academy’s new Tuskegee Airmen Memorial shared admiration and respect for the storied World War II pilots and airmen. -
News: Expanding impact through funded positions
Donor support has helped staff a wide range of high-impact positions at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The Institute for Future Conflict, for example, includes several donor-funded professors and fellows who offer specific expertise on new technologies... -
News: Hollidays support Academy through Hotel Polaris sponsorship
Col. (Ret.) Christine Holliday ’91 has always been a leader. In addition to Leader being her maiden name, she experienced many leadership opportunities throughout her time as an Air Force Academy cadet, active duty officer and reservist. -
Long Blue Leadership: Lt. Col. Steven "Meathead" Mount '08
People matter more than position, and leadership starts with taking care of others. Doing that right means a million acts. Those are lessons Lt. Col. Steven “Meathead” Mount ’08 shares with listeners in the Season 4 premier of Long Blue Leadership. -
Checkpoints: Gen. (Ret.) William J. “Bill” Begert ’68, Distinguished Graduate Award Recipient
The U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation celebrates this year’s Distinguished Graduate Award winners who were recognized in late July during Long Blue Line Weekend. -
Checkpoints: Mr. Jerome "Jerry" Bruni ’70, Distinguished Graduate Award Recipient
The U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation celebrates this year’s Distinguished Graduate Award winners who were recognized in late July during Long Blue Line Weekend. -
Long Blue Leadership: Col. (Ret.) Michael Black ’85
What does leadership look like at the highest levels of service? In this episode of Long Blue Leadership, Col. (Ret.) Michael Black ’85 discusses his journey from pilot to leading the White House communications team. He reflects on what it means to... -
Heritage Minute Special: USAFA’s Cultural Resources, Part 2 of 2 - Erwin Roemer, Former Cultural Resources Manager
The second part of the This Heritage Minute Special dives into partnership, preservation and a unique perspective of the U.S. Air Force Academy. -
Heritage Minute Special: USAFA’s Cultural Resources, Part 1 of 2 - Erwin Roemer, Former Cultural Resources Manager
Native Americans have a long and proud history of military service. In fact, they are among the most represented ethnic groups in the U.S. armed forces. In this Heritage Minute Special podcast, Erwin Roemer shares how that tradition continues at... -
U.S. Air Force Academy’s Holly & Ivy Holiday Concert
Mark your calendar and save the date for this free event! The U.S. Air Force Academy Band presents its annual “Holly & Ivy” concert on Dec. 3, 4 and 9. -
Long Blue Leadership: Rebecca Gray ’94
When Rebecca Gray ’94 arrived at her first duty station, she thought she was ready to lead — until a senior master sergeant told her to get a coffee cup and took her away from the safety of her desk. “You’ve got to know who people are, so that you... -
Honorary AOG members
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Long Blue Leadership: Dave "Big D" Harden ’95
In this episode of Long Blue Leadership, hear how adversity, gratitude and courage forged a leader others would follow anywhere. From his harrowing experience during the 9/11 attacks to overcoming childhood adversity and pioneering innovation in the... -
Heritage Minute: USAFA's Mall of Heroes
As cadets march past the Mall of Heroes at the base of the Core Values Ramp, tradition demands a solemn salute. These statues embody courage, sacrifice and duty and act as a reminder of the legacy the U.S. Air Force Academy’s future officers are... -
Heritage Minute: Sabers - Heritage Forged in Steel
Precision. Pride. Heritage. Since 1961, the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Sabre Drill Team has honored tradition through elite saber performances across Colorado and beyond. -
Heritage Minute: Stillman Field
Some of the most significant cadet milestones take place on Stillman Field. From acceptance into the Cadet Wing to graduation parades (and even graduations), Stillman Field is steeped in history and heritage. -
Heritage Minute: Contrails
Contrails is more than a handbook — it's a rite of passage at the U.S. Air Force Academy. -
Heritage Minute: USAFA's Jacks Valley
For graduates and cadets who trained here as basics, Jacks Valley will always occupy a special place in our memories. -
Heritage Minute: USAFA's Battle Ramp
In August 1958, when the U.S. Air Force Academy completed its move from Lowry Air Force Base in Denver to its permanent location, cadets first accessed the cadet area by marching up what is now known as the "Bring Me Men" ramp. -
Heritage Minute: The Air Garden - Part 3
In this last part in this series featuring the history of the USAFA Air Garden, Steve Simon ’77 brings us the stories behind the displays featured in the newly restored space. -
Heritage Minute: The Air Garden - Part 1
In this episode of Heritage Minute, Steve Simon ’77 brings you the history of the Air Garden. From it’s design inspirations and features, to the challenges that lead to the filling of the space with dirt and grass… -
Heritage Minute: The Carlton House - Part 2
In part 2 of this edition of Heritage Minute with Steve Simon '77 we follow the journey of the Carlton House complex through its varied eras — serving as a country club, high school and finally home of the Air Force Academy’s superintendent. -
Heritage Minute: The Carlton House - Part 1
In this episode of Heritage Minute with Steve Simon '77 we explore the history of the Carlton House, it’s architecture, and it’s story in Pine Valley before it became the residence of the Air Force Academy’s Superintendent. -
Heritage Minute: Hall of Exemplars
Let's explore the history of the Hall of Exemplars on this episode of Heritage Minute with Steve Simon '77! This display pays tribute to those individuals chosen by Air Force Academy classes as their official role models. -
Heritage Minute: Clark Special Collections
Heritage Minute with Steve Simon '77 is back! In this first episode of Season 6 we explore the story of Lt. Gen. Albert P. Clark, the 6th Superintendent of USAFA, and tour the Clark Special Collections facility located on the sixth floor of the... -
Focus on Leadership: Tanji Johnson Bridgeman ’97
In the premiere episode of Focus on Leadership, she joins host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 to share how resilience, self-care and feedback transform challenges into growth — and why caring for yourself is key to leading with presence and... -
Heritage Minute: Col. Richard Gimbel Aeronautical Library
Dive into the story behind the Col. Richard Gimbel Aeronautical Library, located at the top floor of USAFA's McDermott Library! -
Heritage Minute: Clark Firearm Collection
Displayed along the spiral staircase of USAFA’s McDermott Library is an impressive collection of rifles used by U.S. troops throughout the ages. -
Heritage Minute: USAFA Chapel cocoon
In this Heritage Minute with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Steve Simon '77, we take you inside the massive 180-foot tall enclosure surrounding the U.S. Air Force Academy's Cadet Chapel. -
Heritage Minute: Air Force Academy Liaison Office in Washington, D.C.
Did you know that not every U.S. Air Force Academy employee works on the Colorado Springs campus? Some are assigned to the Air Force Academy Liaison Office in Washington, D.C. -
Heritage Minute: USAFA Cemetery (4 of 4)
Burial eligibility at the USAFA Cemetery is governed by USAFA Instruction 34-501, published on Nov. 13, 2018. -
Heritage Minute: USAFA Cemetery (3 of 4)
The USAFA Cemetery serves not only as the final resting place for many distinguished individuals but also as the site of several notable structures that honor their service and legacy. -
Heritage Minute: USAFA Cemetery (1 of 4)
Tucked among pine trees just east of the Cadet Area, the 100-acre USAFA cemetery is the final resting place for nearly 2,000 individuals. It stands as a place of honor and reflection, with a history that reaches back to the Academy’s earliest days... -
Heritage Minute: USAFA Cemetery (2 of 4)
The USAFA Cemetery has become a revered final resting place for many of the Air Force's most distinguished leaders and heroes. -
Heritage Minute: Historic Ice Lake
Just west of the U.S. Air Force Academy’s service and supply area lies Ice Lake — a quiet spot with a surprisingly industrious past. -
Heritage Minute: Pioneer Cabin
Nestled in the wooded stretch of the Douglass Valley stands the oldest structure on the U.S. Air Force Academy grounds, and one of the oldest buildings in the entire Pikes Peak region. -
Heritage Minute: The Gallery of Great Airmen
The “Gallery of Great Airmen” is an artistic gem located in the Exemplar area of Fairchild Hall. -
Heritage Minute: The Bell of Neuville
A church bell near the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Community Center predates the Academy by more than 140 years. -
Heritage Minute: Lowry AFB
On July 11, 1955, 306 basic cadets arrived at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado, to begin their journey at the United States Air Force Academy. -
Heritage Minute: USAFA's Defunct Ski Tow
In the early 1960s, some enterprising residents of Douglass Valley tried to build a neighborhood ski area in the west end of the valley. -
Heritage Minute: Husted, CO
Before there was an Air Force Academy, the 18,500 acres that now host USAFA had a few settlements, most notably the small community called Husted. -
Heritage Minute: Falcon Stadium Heritage
Almost all of the Air Force Academy football games are televised, drawing large national audiences. -
Heritage Minute: Cathedral Rock
Best known for the “Run to the Rock,” a key rite-of-passage milestone in Doolie-year training, Cathedral Rock, has an interesting history. -
Heritage Minute: The F-100 Super Sabre
One of the Academy’s best, and mostly unknown, historical artifacts is located on the campus of the Air Force Academy Preparatory School. The North American F-100 Super Sabre aircraft on static display here has an amazing history. -
Heritage Minute: C-49-J Crash Site
The Academy is home to a large number of impressive static display aircraft. In addition to those in populated areas, there is one aircraft well off the beaten path, just to the west of the Academy, that predates the others by decades. -
Heritage Minute: KAFA Radio
Lots of colleges and universities have radio stations, but there is only one KAFA! -
Heritage Minute: Cadet Field House Mural
The Air Force Academy houses one of the largest permanently hung murals in the world. -
Heritage Minute: B-52 Stratofortress Static Display
Can you believe this behemoth shot down a MiG? Well, it did! -
Heritage Minute: The Capt. Lance P. Sijan Memorial Sculpture
The United States Air Force Academy has one graduate Medal of Honor recipient. His name is Lance Peter Sijan, Class of 1965. -
Heritage Minute: Cadet Field House
The Air Force Academy’s cavernous Cadet Field House contains facilities for intercollegiate basketball, hockey, and track & field, among other sports and events. Sometimes IT'S mistakenly called Clune Arena. -
Heritage Minute: Cadet Ice Rink
One of the three sporting venues in the Cadet Field House is the 2,600-seat Cadet Ice Rink. -
Heritage Minute: Clune Arena
Covering nearly five acres of terrain and encompassing three distinct sporting areas, the Cadet Field House plays host to a number of events, not all athletic in nature. The largest of the three venues, in terms of seating capacity, is Clune Arena. -
Heritage Minute: Falcon Stadium Events
The Air Force Academy’s Falcon Stadium has played host to countless significant events since its opening in 1962. The first event was, appropriately, a football game. -
Heritage Minute: Falcon Stadium - Home of the Fighting Falcons
Falcon Stadium, home of the Air Force Fighting Falcons, has a rich history. Plans for the facility date back to 1955, the year the first cadets reported to the Academy’s temporary home at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver. -
Heritage Minute: The Commander-in-Chief's Trophy
In the early days — the 1950s, ’60s and early ’70s — Army and Navy were hesitant to face the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, citing concerns about the altitude. -
Heritage Minute: The Belk Falcon Statue
Just outside of Falcon Stadium, on the east side, soars the largest falcon statue in the United States. -
Heritage Minute: The Harmon Memorial
Just to the west of the Cadet Chapel, concealed by a stand of pine trees, is a bronze statue honoring Lieutenant General Hubert Harmon, the first superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy. -
Heritage Minute: Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Statue
A bronze statue in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen is on display outside Harmon Hall on the Academy’s Honor Court. -
Heritage Minute: A-10 Thunderbolt Static Display
The Thunderbird Overlook near the south end of the Academy is home to two static display aircraft: the Northrop T-38 Talon and the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt (aka the Warthog). -
Heritage Minute: T-38 Talon Static Display
Just to the west of the Academy airfield is the Thunderbird Overlook. It contains two interesting static display aircraft: the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt and the Northrop T-38 Talon. -
Heritage Minute: USAFA Chapel — Buddhism and Other Faiths
The Cadet Chapel and surrounding areas offer worship spaces that accommodate nearly every cadet’s spiritual needs, including a Buddhist Chapel. -
Heritage Minute: Jewish Chapel
The Jewish Chapel shares the downstairs area of the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel with the Catholic and Buddhist worship spaces. -
Heritage Minute: The P.O.W memorial
The Association of Graduates’ Heritage Trail features the POW Memorial Sculpture, a solemn tribute to 33 U.S. Air Force Academy graduates who endured captivity as prisoners of war during the Vietnam War.