Tag: air force academy
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Hegseth announces nominee for Air Force Academy superintendent
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that Maj. Gen. Paul Moga has been nominated to be the next superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Moga could replace Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, who requested to retire early this summer. Moga’s nomination requires a Senate vote. The off-cycle departure means the superintendent and his commandant…
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Air Force Academy visitor center offers a glimpse into cadet life
After more than $100 million in investment and years of delay, the Hosmer Visitor Center outside the north gate of the Air Force Academy is almost ready to give the public a glimpse into the lives of cadets. From the moment cadets swear to uphold the academy’s honor code to picking an Air Force career,…
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Air Force Academy visitor center offers a glimpse into cadet life
After more than $100 million in investment and years of delay, the Hosmer Visitor Center outside the north gate of the Air Force Academy is almost ready to give the public a glimpse into the lives of cadets. From the moment cadets swear to uphold the academy’s honor code to picking an Air Force career,…
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Tim McGraw, Professional Bull Riders to perform at Falcon Stadium in America 250 event this summer
America’s upcoming milestone birthday will be celebrated at Falcon Stadium with four million pounds of specialized dirt, 30 of the world’s top bull riders and a concert from a three-time Grammy Award winner. The United States Space Force and PBR (Professional Bull Riders) are teaming up for the June 20 event, being called “PBR Space…
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Tim McGraw, Professional Bull Riders to perform at Falcon Stadium in America 250 event this summer
America’s upcoming milestone birthday will be celebrated at Falcon Stadium with four million pounds of specialized dirt, 30 of the world’s top bull riders and a concert from a three-time Grammy Award winner. The United States Space Force and PBR (Professional Bull Riders) are teaming up for the June 20 event, being called “PBR Space…
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Doherty senior, accepted into three service academies, chooses Air Force
George Miller, who will graduate from Doherty High School next month, applied to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., and the Air Force Academy, in the hope that one of the prestigious schools would accept him. To Miller’s surprise, he was accepted by all three. “It was…
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Training exercise takes over Air Force Academy
Jets roared over the Air Force Academy and parachutists floated down through Thursday’s clear skies, as cadets closely guarded their operations’ tents with airsoft guns and patrolled the woods. In the minds of cadets, the academy’s campus was transformed into a Japanese island for an exercise meant to simulate defending four airfields and rescuing downed…
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Maggie Slife is first Air Force women’s gymnast at NCAA Championships in program history
Small details have led to big results for Maggie Slife. After coming up short in qualifying for nationals a year ago, the Air Force gymnast has been focusing on the little details to improve her performance. Her shape for handstands on bars, clean dismounts, and leaps on the floor –nothing was going untouched. Focusing on…
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Longtime assistant coach Jon Jordan, Capt. Sid Tomes to stay on Air Force basketball staff
Two Air Force men’s basketball assistant coaches will remain on staff for the 2026-27 season. Jon Jordan and Capt. Sid Tomes will be part of new head coach Joe Crispin’s staff, it was announced Friday. The announcement comes after Crispin welcomed Carson Cunningham (associate head coach), Eric Brennan (assistant coach) and Michael Lyons (assistant coach)…
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Air Force Academy announces new commandant
The Air Force Academy announced Thursday Col. Brandon Tellez will take over as the next commandant of cadets, charged with leading the military training of the aspiring officers. Tellez is a former fighter pilot with 300 combat hours and currently serves as the senior executive officer to the Air Force vice chief of staff, according…