Tag: us air force academy
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Air Force Academy’s first graduate marks the opening of the visitor center
During a ceremony on May 15, the top graduate in the Air Force Academy’s first class celebrated the window the new visitor center will open into academy life. “We welcome the opening of this window for the casual, curious drop-in,” said Retired Lt. Gen. Bradley Hosmer. The visitor center focuses on the cadet experience, with…
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Thunderbirds practice schedule over Pikes Peak area set for late May
The Thunderbirds are set to arrive at the end of May, just ahead of the Air Force Academy graduation. The team of F-16 pilots is scheduled to practice their aerial acrobatics from noon to 5 p.m. on May 27 over Falcon Stadium, according to the academy’s schedule. The official graduation airshow is planned from 11:25…
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Thunderbirds practice schedule over Pikes Peak area set for late May
The Thunderbirds are set to arrive at the end of May, just ahead of the Air Force Academy graduation. The team of F-16 pilots is scheduled to practice their aerial acrobatics from noon to 5 p.m. on May 27 over Falcon Stadium, according to the academy’s schedule. The official graduation airshow is planned from 11:25…
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Thunderbirds practice schedule over Pikes Peak area set for late May
The Thunderbirds are set to arrive at the end of May, just ahead of the Air Force Academy graduation. The team of F-16 pilots is scheduled to practice their aerial acrobatics from noon to 5 p.m. on May 27 over Falcon Stadium, according to the academy’s schedule. The official graduation airshow is planned from 11:25…
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Trump appoints Erika Kirk to Air Force Academy board
President Donald Trump has appointed Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to fill a seat on the Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors. Charlie Kirk, the founder of conservative group Turning Point USA, was a member of the Board of Visitors and attended a meeting before his assassination in September. His wife,…
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How El Paso County schools show support for military students and families
By Laura Fitzgerald, Special to The Gazette Near the end of her sophomore year, Haven Cain enrolled in Widefield High School without knowing a soul. Cain is used to being the new kid at school. The daughter of two military-involved parents, she has attended more than 10 schools since kindergarten. While she’s used to the…
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Air Force Academy senior receives Holaday scholarship to study at Oxford
Alexandra Skeen fell in love with aviation as a teen while working at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. “I was fascinated with how aircraft work, and how they’ve improved over time,” said Skeen, a cadet first class at the Air Force Academy. “I really wanted to be a part of that…
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Air Force Academy reports $4.2 billion in deferred projects; chapel passes water tests
The Air Force Academy has an estimated $4.2 billion in deferred projects. Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind detailed the academy’s needs during a Board of Visitors meeting last week and a possible plan to refresh the campus. The board includes senators and representatives who can advocate for funding through congressional boards, such as the House…
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Air Force Academy superintendent to depart, Meink urges focus on technical skills
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink urged Air Force Academy leaders to focus on updating technical training to be ready for advanced artificial intelligence systems and collaborative combat aircraft. He also announced a change in leadership. “Everyone who comes out of the academy should have a solid technical background,” Meink said during a meeting…
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Shuttered thrift shop in Colorado Springs reopens with new services for military families
One year ago, the Academy Spouses’ Club Thrift Shop was in the throes of a painful closure, after being a solid presence on the U.S. Air Force Academy grounds for 55 years. Now, the popular shop has returned with donated clothing and household treasures for sale and this week is rebooting a Lending Closet, which…