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By Tom Roeder, The Gazette Sep 24, 2020

News

General becomes first Black superintendent of the Air Force Academy

Lt. Gen. Richard Clark received a first-of-its kind homecoming Wednesday when he took command as the Air Force Academy’s superintendent

By Creg Stephenson, Alabama Media Group Sep 22, 2020

Mandatory Fun

Air Force football will honor Tuskegee Airmen on uniforms vs Navy

Air Force will wear special uniforms honoring the Tuskegee Airmen for their Oct. 3 home football game vs. Navy

By Creg Stephenson, Alabama Media Group Sep 22, 2020

Mandatory Fun

Air Force football will honor Tuskegee Airmen on uniforms vs Navy

Air Force will wear special uniforms honoring the Tuskegee Airmen for their Oct. 3 home football game vs. Navy

By David Roza May 29, 2020

News

The Air Force fight song just became completely gender-neutral

"These new lyrics speak more accurately to all we do, all that we are and all that we strive to...

By David Roza Mar 30, 2020

News

Two Air Force Academy cadets found dead on campus within days of each other

The Air Force is investigating both deaths, but neither was COVID-19 related and foul play is not suspected, the academy...

By David Roza Mar 27, 2020

News

Air Force Academy cadet found dead Thursday morning, investigation underway

The death was not COVID-19 related, and foul play is not suspected, said an Air Force Academy spokeswoman.

By David Roza Feb 27, 2020

Lifestyle

The Air Force is modifying its song to be more inclusive of women

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein updated the lyrics of the official Air Force song on Thursday to...

By Bruce Finley, The Denver Post Feb 18, 2020

News

Air Force Academy investigating death of civilian near north gate after NHL game

Air Force officials are investigating the death of a man near the north gate of the U.S. Air Force Academy...

By Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post Oct 30, 2019

News

Air Force Academy ethics instructor pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of a child

As part of the plea deal, Air Force Academy ethics instructor Paul Sikkema, 29, will serve 10 years of sex...

By Tom Roeder, The Gazette Oct 23, 2019

News

The Air Force’s highest-paid employee is its football coach. He won’t say anything about his players using cocaine

Air Force Academy football coach Troy Calhoun refused to answer questions about cocaine use by three of his players during...

By Ellie Mulder, The Gazette Aug 23, 2019

News

High level of toxic chemicals found in water at the US Air Force Academy

It was unclear how many people and wells could be impacted.

By Ellie Mulder, The Gazette Aug 9, 2019

News

Air Force Academy cadet sentenced for sexual assault of sleeping, intoxicated woman

An Air Force Academy cadet who kissed and groped an intoxicated, apparently sleeping female cadet without consent pleaded guilty Tuesday...

By Tom Roeder, The Gazette Aug 1, 2019

News

Air Force Academy colonel relieved over drunk driving charge

Col. Scott Campbell was pulled over July 13 by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office and cited for drunken driving,...

By Haley Britzky Jul 7, 2019

News

Remains found in Rocky Mountain Park positively identified as missing Air Force Academy Prep School cadet

"Micah was a tremendous young man with a bright future and we all feel his loss.”

By Liz Henderson, The Gazette Jul 7, 2019

News

Search crew finds possible remains of Air Force Academy Prep School Cadet missing since November

The search was suspended in December after park officials cited "very few clues" and "harsh winter conditions."

By Tom Roeder, The Gazette Jun 18, 2019

News

Air Force Academy sergeant faces hearing on 10 assault charges

Staff Sgt. Mariano Jackson, assigned to the academy's 10th Surgical Operations Squadron, is accused of a series of assaults between...

By James Barber, Military.com Jun 1, 2019

News

A 101-year-old World War II vet just commissioned his grandson into the Air Force

A 101-year-old World War II veteran flew to Colorado this week to commission his grandson at the young man's Air...

By Tom Roeder, The Gazette May 23, 2019

News

There’s a cheating scandal brewing at the Air Force Academy

Suspicious results on the final exams of some Air Force Academy underclassmen triggered a probe that kicked off Wednesday to...

By Haley Britzky Apr 24, 2019

News

Air Force Academy ethics instructor charged with internet luring of a child

An Air Force Academy ethics instructor was arrested on Wednesday and charged with internet luring of a child.

By Jeff Schogol Jan 31, 2019

News

Sexual Assaults At Military Service Academies Up Nearly 50 Percent Over 2 Years, Pentagon Finds

"What we're not seeing is all of our programs, our response system that we put in place, our prevention efforts,...

By Jeff Schogol Nov 5, 2018

News

The Air Force Academy’s Injured Falcon Mascot Is Expected To Make A Full Recovery

The Air Force Academy’s falcon mascot should fully recover from injuries that she suffered from a prank by West Point...

By Jared Keller Nov 4, 2018

Bullet Points

Air Force Academy Mascot Suffered ‘Life-Threatening Injuries’ During West Point Prank

One of the Air Force Academy's live falcon mascots sustained “life-threatening injuries” after it was stolen from an Air Force...

By Tom Roeder, The Gazette Oct 6, 2018

News

Air Force Academy Adds Sexual Misconduct Charges Against Cadet Already Facing Court-Martial

An Air Force Academy cadet already awaiting court-martial for sexual assault will face additional sexual misconduct charges at an evidence...

By Tom Roeder, The Gazette Sep 15, 2018

News

That Air Force Academy Hazing Ritual Was Like Something Out Of A Bad Fraternity Movie

The ritual was something out of a bad fraternity movie: blindfolded neophyte cadets, half-naked seniors and a threat of forced...

By Tom Roeder, The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Aug 7, 2018

Education

Sweeping Changes Are Coming To The Air Force Academy

The Air Force Academy is changing amid a new Pentagon strategy that will put more cadets in cockpits and fewer...

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General becomes first Black superintendent of the Air Force Academy

Air Force football will honor Tuskegee Airmen on uniforms vs Navy

Air Force football will honor Tuskegee Airmen on uniforms vs Navy

The Air Force fight song just became completely gender-neutral

Two Air Force Academy cadets found dead on campus within days of each other

Air Force Academy cadet found dead Thursday morning, investigation underway

The Air Force is modifying its song to be more inclusive of women

Air Force Academy investigating death of civilian near north gate after NHL game

Air Force Academy ethics instructor pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of a child

The Air Force’s highest-paid employee is its football coach. He won’t say anything about his players using cocaine

High level of toxic chemicals found in water at the US Air Force Academy

Air Force Academy cadet sentenced for sexual assault of sleeping, intoxicated woman

Air Force Academy colonel relieved over drunk driving charge

Remains found in Rocky Mountain Park positively identified as missing Air Force Academy Prep School cadet

Search crew finds possible remains of Air Force Academy Prep School Cadet missing since November

Air Force Academy sergeant faces hearing on 10 assault charges

A 101-year-old World War II vet just commissioned his grandson into the Air Force

There’s a cheating scandal brewing at the Air Force Academy

Air Force Academy ethics instructor charged with internet luring of a child

Sexual Assaults At Military Service Academies Up Nearly 50 Percent Over 2 Years, Pentagon Finds

The Air Force Academy’s Injured Falcon Mascot Is Expected To Make A Full Recovery

Air Force Academy Mascot Suffered ‘Life-Threatening Injuries’ During West Point Prank

Air Force Academy Adds Sexual Misconduct Charges Against Cadet Already Facing Court-Martial

That Air Force Academy Hazing Ritual Was Like Something Out Of A Bad Fraternity Movie

Sweeping Changes Are Coming To The Air Force Academy