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  • Air Force Falcon wide receiver Garrett Brown tries to elude Army's defense on the field Nov. 1, 2014, at the Falcons vs. Black Knights game at the U.S. Military Academy, N.Y. Air Force won, 23-6, securing the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy for the 19th time. Brown, an Academy junior, ran two catches for 54 yards and had four rushes for a total of nine yards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Cadet 3rd Class Alex Lee)

    Air Force soars over Army 23-6, grabs Commander-in-Chief's Trophy for 19th time

    A risky play-action pass on fourth-and-goal sealed a 23-6 Air Force victory over Army at the U.S. Military Academy Nov. 1, securing the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy and a possible bowl bid.
  • Cadet 2nd Class Brett Meyer prepares to land a Cessna T-51 Oct. 14, 2014, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. during the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Regional Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference. The Academy hosted this year's competition and scored first in overall school rankings, school flight events and school ground events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

    Academy fliers soar above competition

    The Academy Flying Team won a top-level national flying competition for the 28th consecutive year, scoring first in overall school rankings, school flight events and school ground events.
  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III speaks to cadets Sept. 29, 2014, during his weeklong visit to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. Welsh told the cadets that today's Cadet Wing owes its success to the achievements of previous cadets and Academy graduates. Welsh challenged the cadets to build upon the Academy's legacy once they graduate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jason Gutierrez)

    CSAF to Academy: 'Adapting to change key to success'

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III arrived at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, Sept. 29, as part of a week-long stay. Welsh wanted to take some time to thank Academy Airmen for the part they play here and in the Air Force.
  • The U.S. Air Force Academy's solar array, pictured here May 13, 2011, occupies 41 acres of land on the Academy's southeast corner, adjacent to Interstate 25. The array, which comprises 18,888 solar panels, produced 12.5 million kilowatt-hours of power since it was activated July 1, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Academy hits conservation target

    In light of October being Energy Action Month, developed by the Department of Energy, U.S. Air Force Academy mission elements gathered Sept. 23, to discuss energy and utility savings for the year and analyze new efforts here to reduce costs and save energy.
  • Air Force Capt. Kelly Cook, left, a pilot who flew early generation fighter bombers, shakes the hand of another officer circa 1950s. Cook was a member of the Iowa Air National Guard when he was called to active federal service in support of the Korean War. Cook was later declared missing in action in 1967 after his F-4C was shot down over North Vietnam. (Courtesy photo)

    POW/MIA: Daughter of missing Vietnam-era pilot shares story of loss

    The name, rank and service of Col. Kelly Cook are imprinted on prisoner-of-war/missing-in-action bracelets to this day -- he is still missing.

  • Academy instructor duty applications due to AFPC by Sept. 24

    Eligible active-duty officers interested in U.S. Air Force Academy or U.S. Naval Academy instructor opportunities have until Sept. 24 to update their Airman Development Plan and submit their application memorandum to the Air Force Personnel Center.

  • AF Academy ranks high in Best Colleges Ranking report

    The U.S. Air Force Academy ranks high among the nation's top universities in engineering and liberal arts courses, according to the 2015 Best Colleges Ranking report released Sept. 9, by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Ben Garland, Denver Broncos offensive guard, gets ready for the next drill during a training camp session Aug. 14, 2012, at the Broncos training facility in Englewood, Colo. Garland spent the 2012 season on the Broncos practice squad and transitioned from defensive tackle to offensive guard before the Broncos 2013 mini-camp. Garland is also a public affairs officer with the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, and served his annual commitment during the early part of 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Gross)

    Academy grad makes Denver Broncos' roster

    Four years of fighting in the NFL trenches earned a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate a spot on the Denver Broncos' roster, Aug. 30.

  • Academy introduces computer network security major

    Even as the U.S. Air Force Academy has reduced the number of majors it offers recently, it has instituted a new program aimed at helping the Air Force fly, fight and win in cyberspace.

  • Academy SARC discusses sexual coercion

    Coercion within a relationship often begins early on, with one partner talking the other into doing something he or she doesn't want to do
  • Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson takes questions from Pam Zubek, a reporter with the Colorado Springs Independent, March 3, 2014, during a meeting with media representatives from Colorado Springs and Air Force Times. The general made public the Academy's fiscal year 2015 budget impact March 4, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kenneth Bellard)

    Superintendent announces Academy fiscal 2015 budget impact

    Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson announced on March 4 how the fiscal year 2015 budget, if enacted by Congress, will impact the Academy.

  • Detecting spice: research continues at the Academy

    The Navy has a promotional campaign warning against spice; the Army has allowed commanders to order mandatory drug-testing for the first time; and Airmen at the Air Force Drug Testing Laboratory are working to find ways to detect the substance in service members.
  • Cadet 4th Class Caroline Cotton has been working to get a Safe Harbor law in Arizona, meeting regularly with elected officials. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carol Lawrence)

    Knowledge is power: Cadet, Academy works to end human trafficking

    In 2005, the Defense Department implemented a national initiative against human trafficking, requiring annual Combating Trafficking in Persons awareness training for all military members on how to combat labor trafficking, sex trafficking and child soldiering.

  • Cadets sweep national soaring competition

    Academy cadets left their competition in the dust by winning their ninth consecutive National Sailplane Racing Championship for 2013 and earning the Collegiate Soaring Association's Robert B. Evans Trophy for the 15th time in 19 years.
  • Members of the Academy Cyber Competition team run through practice scenarios Dec. 10, 2013, at the U.S. Air Force Academy. (U.S. Air Force Photo/John Van Winkle)

    Academy cyber team showcases international prowess

    The Air Force Academy's Cyber Competition team placed first out of 47 teams in the western hemisphere, and fifth among 123 teams overall in the University of California Santa Barbara International Capture the Flag cyber competition Dec. 6.

  • Broncos run away with 42-20 win over Falcons

    Air Force kept pace with the powerful Boise State Broncos in the first half but ran out of gas in the second, allowing Boise State to stampede to a 42-20 win at Bronco Stadium Sept. 13.

  • Academy welcomes new superintendent

    The U.S. Air Force Academy logged a new milestone here Aug. 12 when the first woman to hold the position of Academy superintendent assumed command in a ceremony before hundreds of guests, Academy staff and cadets.
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