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Unvaccinated Air Force Academy graduates to get degrees, but commissions on hold
The three Air Force Academy cadets who are refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine will receive their bachelor’s degrees but will not be commissioned into the Air Force as long as they remain unvaccinated, academy officials announced Saturday. “A decision to reimburse the United States for education costs in lieu of service will be made…
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Tesla, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk visits Air Force Academy, chats with cadets
Scenes from Elon Musk’s visit to the Air Force Academy on April 7, 2022. SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk paid a visit to the Air Force Academy on Thursday, where he rubbed shoulders with academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, participated in a Q&A, and spoke personally with cadets who presented research projects…
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New Air Force Academy memorial highlights first 100 years of air power
Fighter pilot Brig. Gen. Robin Olds earned triple ace status for shooting down 17 aircraft during World War II and the Vietnam War. A bronze life-sized statue now stands on the Air Force Academy as an example of all air warriors. “It is dedicated to everybody who had flown in harm’s way” and “is supposed…
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Air Force Academy senior master sergeant found not guilty at court-martial
A senior master sergeant facing court-martial for several sexual assault and assault charges was found not guilty on all counts last week. Last Monday, court-martial proceedings began for Senior Master Sgt. Nicholaus Stopfer, of the U.S. Air Force’s 10th Dental Squadron, after he was accused of four counts of sexual assault and two counts of…
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Air Force Academy breaks ground on $58 million Cyber Innovation Center
The Air Force Academy on Friday hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a facility that officials said will bolster the Air Force and Space Force’s cyber war fighting capabilities. Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard Clark was on hand to help break ground on the Madera Cyber Innovation Center, a $58 million facility that will house Air…
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VIDEO | Air Force Thunderbirds Flyover
Thunderbirds put in a brief afternoon practice over Colorado Springs.
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VIDEO | Doolie Day 2019
The Air Force Academy welcomes the class of 2023. (Video by Katie Klann)
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VIDEO | Integrity First
United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School Parade 2019 (Video by Katie Klann)