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• AFA graduation do's and don'ts

  May 28, 2013 2:58 PM

  Wednesday is the big day for about 1,000 Air Force Academy Cadets, as they graduate and start their careers as newly commissioned officers in the Air Force. The 55th Graduating Class will march across the stage at Falcon Stadium Wednesday morning to receive their diplomas. No doubt the stadium... more »

• Graduation parade scheduled for Tuesday

  May 17, 2012 1:24 PM

  A parade for graduating seniors at the Air Force Academy is planned for Tuesday morning. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Stillman Parade Field. This will be the last parade for the Class of 2012, as they turn over command of the Cadet Wing to the Class of... more »

• AFA wins regional cyber defense competition

  March 5, 2012 5:10 PM

  The Air Force Academy's cyber competition team won the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition at Regis University in Denver. The seven teams competing in the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition were Regis University, Fort Hays State University, Colorado State University, University of Colorado, University of New Mexico,... more »

• Son of Gadhafi visited Air Force Academy last month

  March 30, 2011 5:15 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Air Force Academy confirms that a son of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi visited the school last month during a U.S. tour that included businesses and other schools. Academy spokesman Lt. Col. John Bryan said Wednesday that Khamis Gadhafi got a standard VIP tour of the... more »

• CC, AFA earn bids to NCAA Hockey Tournament

  March 20, 2011 7:12 PM

  Colorado College and Air Force are both going dancing in the NCAA Hockey Tournament. The CC Tigers are the No. 4 seed in the West regional in St. Louis and will play No. 1 seed Boston College in the first round. Game time is Friday, 7 p.m. MDT. The... more »

• Judge dismisses Air Force Academy prayer lawsuit

  February 9, 2011 5:12 PM

  DENVER (AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block a prayer luncheon at the Air Force Academy. U.S. District Judge Christine Arguello ruled Wednesday in Denver. She said associate professor David Mullin and a watchdog group, Military Religious Freedom Foundation, didn't show they had legal... more »

• Judge to rule today on AFA prayer event

  February 9, 2011 8:11 AM

  DENVER (AP) - An Air Force Academy faculty member who is part of a lawsuit seeking to block a prayer luncheon at the school testified Tuesday in federal court the event made him feel excluded and unwelcome. Associate professor of economics David Mullin joined other unnamed faculty members at... more »

• AFA researchers harness wave energy

  February 4, 2011 4:49 PM

  Air Force Academy researchers harnessed 99 percent of the energy in a simulated ocean wave, the Academy announced this week. "The energy research is part of a National Science Foundation-funded research project to create the world's first free-floating, fully submerged wave energy converter that generates electrical power from deep... more »

• Group sues to block prayer speaker at AFA

  January 31, 2011 5:12 PM

  DENVER (AP)-Five faculty members at the Air Force Academy and a religious watchdog group filed a civil rights suit against the Academy, saying it is violating the separation of church and state by sponsoring a National Day of Prayer event and inviting a fundamentalist Christian to speak. The Military... more »

• Air Force, Michigan to meet in '12

  January 28, 2011 4:41 PM

  AIR FORCE ACADEMY (AP)-The Air Force football team will visit the University of Michigan in 2012. Athletic director Hans Mueh announced the one-game agreement Friday. The Falcons' visit on Sept. 8, 2012, will mark their second to Michigan Stadium, where they lost 24-7 in 1964. The game... more »

• AFA investigates 25 cadets for use of banned intoxicant

  January 28, 2011 4:06 PM

  The Air Force Academy reports that it's investigating approximately 25 cadets for violating a General Order prohibiting the use of an intoxicating substance, commonly known as "Spice." Spice is a synthetic substance, at least four times more potent than marijuana. It's sold as incense or potpourri, but users smoke... more »

• AFA to mark 25th anniversary of Challenger disaster

  January 27, 2011 9:09 AM

  The American flag from the Challenger Shuttle will be raised over the Air Force Academy tomorrow morning in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Challenger disaster. More than 4,000 cadets will attend the 7:00 a.m. ceremony. The Challenger flag was flown on the shuttle during its fateful... more »

• Air Force Academy releases religion survey

  October 29, 2010 8:25 AM

  COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - A survey of Air Force Academy cadets found 41 percent of those who consider themselves non-Christian said they were subjected to unwanted proselytizing at least once or twice last year. The Academy offered the voluntary, anonymous survey to cadets in December and January. Nearly... more »

• Job of the Day: AFA Library Technician

  October 26, 2010 11:38 AM

  The Air Force Academy has an opening for a civilian Library Technician. The primary purpose of this position is for the Circulation Assistant to provide a variety of circulation activities including shelving, charging materials in and out, maintaining materials shelf order, and answering general questions from patrons/customers about circulation... more »

• Colorado Springs gets chunk of $100 million grant

  September 13, 2010 12:23 PM

  The Air Force Academy and Colorado College will benefit from a $100 million federal grant to upgrade broadband in Colorado. Colleges, universities, libraries, schools and underserved communities will all receive high-speed internet access. Gov. Bill Ritter will announce details at a Monday afternoon news conference. According to the... more »

• Body found at Air Force Academy identified

  September 9, 2010 1:43 PM

  A man found dead at the U.S. Air Force Academy appears to have no connection to the school. A spokesman for the Air Force Academy says the man was discovered dead Wednesday morning near Kettle Lake. The spokesman says an investigation is under way but that the man is... more »

• 9/11 tributes to highlight BYU - Air Force game

  September 8, 2010 9:07 PM

  U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force football fans are urged to be in their seats by 1:30 p.m. Saturday for the Air Force - BYU football game, as several special presentations that will begin with the annual cadet march-on are planned. The day will begin with 20,000... more »

• AFA defends withholding some survey details

  August 18, 2010 10:27 AM

  The superintendent of the Air Force Academy is defending his decision not to release detailed results of the latest survey of cadets and staff. Lt. Gen. Michael Gould said Tuesday that a public debate on the results could be a "distraction" from the school's mission to educate future Air... more »

• AFA professors ranked most accessible

  August 5, 2010 8:44 AM

  Professors at the Air Force Academy are the most accessible in the nation, according to a new report by the Princeton Review. The lofty assessment was published in the 2011 edition of The Best 373 Colleges . "This is the Air Force Academy's fifth ‘#1 most accessible faculty... more »

• AFA personnel help maintain Colorado Springs trail

  July 27, 2010 11:54 AM

  Volunteers from the Air Force Academy are helping Colorado Springs maintain part of a walking and biking trail. Academy personnel are mowing, sweeping and collecting pet waste along two miles of the Woodmen Trail. Chief Master Sgt. Todd Salzman says it's a way for the Academy to show it's... more »

• ROTC cadet lost leg in AFA parachute accident

  July 9, 2010 3:33 PM

  The Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadet injured in a parachute jump at the Air Force Academy June 25 lost a leg in the accident, and is still hospitalized as a result of the incident. He is now listed in fair and stable condition. Cadet Matthew Pirrello, 20, lost... more »

• Job of the Day: Computer Assistant

  July 7, 2010 11:58 AM

  The US Air Force Academy has an opening for a Computer Assistant. Starting pay is $31,000 - $40,000 per year. Primary duties of the position provide Support to computer specialists by maintaining documentation of computer hardware received to the organization. * Maintain a wide variety of computer system... more »

• AFA to host Retiree Appreciation Day

  July 6, 2010 1:04 PM

  Military retirees and their spouses have the opportunity to get answers about physical therapy, dental care, Tricare and other medical issues at the 2010 Front Range Military Retiree Appreciation Day. It will be held at the Air Force Academy July 24, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. You'll also have... more »

• Cadet camps out to be first at basic

  June 24, 2010 10:29 PM

  The Class of 2014 has arrived at the Air Force Academy for Basic Cadet Training. News First 5 viewer Patricia DeSimone sent us these photos of a new recruit camping out to be first for training! Eduard Bucher looked pretty comfortable with his air mattress and academy blanket! Hopefully... more »

• Academy honors fallen in Memorial Day ceremony

  May 27, 2010 1:34 PM

  The US Air Force Academy held a Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony Thursday morning at the Academy Cemetery. The ceremony honored all vets who have served in America's armed forces honorably, especially those interred in the cemetery. A wreath was laid, an honor guard fired a 21 gun salute... more »

• The Air Force has 1,001 new lieutenants

  May 26, 2010 2:39 PM

  The 1001 graduates of the United States Air Force Academy Class of 2010 have taken the oath and are now fully commissioned 2nd Lieutenants. In his commencement address this morning, Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff encouraged the graduates to use their imaginations as they... more »

• Fast facts about the AFA graduating class

  May 26, 2010 1:18 PM

  The 2010 graduating class at the Air Force Academy started out four years ago 1,334 strong. Wednesday, 1,001 walked across the stage to receive a diploma. Of those 18.7 percent are female, 24 percent are minorities. There are two sets of twins. Sixty are 2nd generation AFA grads. ... more »

• Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman in Colorado Springs

  May 26, 2010 9:55 AM

  The nation's top uniformed military officer is addressing Air Force Academy graduates as Congress moves toward repealing the military's ban on openly gay service members. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, is the speaker at Wednesday's graduation. The White House says Mullen is on... more »

• Watch a live stream of AFA graduation

  May 26, 2010 8:44 AM

  Four years of hard work has come to an end for 1,001 Air Force Academy cadets, who are about to become 2nd Lts. The nation's top uniformed military officer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, is addressing Air Force Academy graduates as Congress moves toward... more »

• Pomp, parade and falconry at AFA today

  May 25, 2010 9:00 AM

  The Air Force Academy Class of 2010 will turn over command of the cadet wing to the junior class this morning at Stillman Parade Field. The public is invited to attend this free event. No tickets are required. Shuttle buses will take you from the Cadet Field House to... more »

• AFA award honors grad killed in Afghanistan

  May 25, 2010 8:48 AM

  The Air Force Academy has new cadet award in honor of a graduate who was killed in Afghanistan. The 1st Lt. Roslyn L. Schulte Cadet Award will be presented on Tuesday to an academy senior for character, leadership and service. The winner will be chosen from 11 nominees. ... more »

• AFA cadet parade this morning

  May 24, 2010 9:14 AM

  Graduation week is is full swing at the Air Force Academy, where the cadet wing will hold a parade Monday morning at 10. The Organizational Awards Parade features cadet squadrons receiving awards in the categories of leadership, military, academics and athletics will be honored. It will be held at Stillman... more »

• AFA testing cyberwarfare skills

  April 20, 2010 12:37 PM

  Six U.S. and Canadian service academies, including the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, are competing to see which can best defend a computer network from a cyberattack. The 10th annual Cyber Defense Exercise began Tuesday and runs through Friday. Competing teams represent the AFA, the Naval Academy in... more »

• AFA plans indoor facility with $5 million donation

  April 2, 2010 8:58 AM

  The Air Force Academy plans to use a $5 million donation from a graduate to build a new indoor athletic training facility. It's the largest gift from a graduate in the Academy's history. The center is scheduled for completion in early 2011 and will consist of a regulation-sized... more »

• Air Force Academy gives $210K to local education

  March 29, 2010 4:20 PM

  The US Air Force Academy Research Office and Chief Scientist Col. Rob Fredell announced the donation of $215,000 to support education efforts for students in grades kindergarten through 12 as well as providing professional development opportunities to local educators. Programs in Academy School District 20, District 11 and the... more »

• Applications up 17 percent at Air Force Academy

  March 18, 2010 1:04 PM

  The Air Force Academy says applications to attend the school next fall are up more than 17 percent over the year before. Academy officials said this week they have received about 11,500 applications for the Class of 2014, which will enroll this year. That's 1,700 more than a... more »