Academy seeks new slogan

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The U.S. Air Force Academy's Association of Graduates is seeking a new slogan to affix to the ramp leading into the cadet area here.

"Bring Me Men" was the previous slogan. It was based on an 1894 poem by Sam Walter Foss, which reads in part, "Bring me men to match my mountains, Bring me men to match my plains," and was put in place in 1964. The academy became co-ed in 1976, but the name remained until earlier this year.

The words were removed from the ramp March 28 as part of cultural changes, according to officials. The words will be replaced by a statement representative of the aspirations of the entire cadet wing and the of core values of the Air Force.

For the interim, the ramp is now known as "The Warrior Ramp." It remains the site where basic cadet trainees mark their transition from civilian to military life.

The Association of Graduates is now accepting suggestions from all academy supporters. Suggestions may be submitted via e-mail, to: editor@aog-usafa.org.