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Sept. 9, 2024
Miss America's Favorite Day in the Air Force

Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, describes why graduating from the United States Air Force Academy meant so much to her.
Aug. 8, 2024
AFROTC Cadets learn how Altus AFB stays mission ready

Forty-three Air Force ROTC cadets from around the country visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, throughout the summer of 2024 for immersive tours across the base.
Aug. 2, 2024
Bauernfeind assumes role as 22nd Academy superintendent

Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind assumed the role of U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent during an assumption of command ceremony Aug. 2.
July 11, 2024
Air Force Academy Cadets train for deployment

Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy had the opportunity to tour Goodfellow to see how operational bases function and the services multiple squadrons provide. During their visit, they participated in a portion of the Expeditionary Readiness Training course. The training simulated real-world
March 4, 2024
From pilot to pageantry: Meet the 1st active duty Miss America

Second Lt. Madison Marsh became the first active duty service member to earn the Miss America crown.
Nov. 17, 2023
USAFA Enlisted Faculty Members Visit AFIT

The Air Force Institute of Technology hosted three enlisted faculty members from the United States Air Force Academy on 17 October. The goal of the visit was to educate current AFIT enlisted master’s students about opportunities to teach at the Academy.
Nov. 17, 2023
One Lieutenant’s Journey from USAFA to Miss Colorado to Harvard

From a young age, U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh had a love of science and a dream to be a pilot and astronaut. Her parents encouraged her dreams, sending her to Space Camp when she was 13 years old where she met astronauts and fighter pilots. Around that time, she learned about the United
Nov. 9, 2023
Developing the Next Generation of Air Force Special Warfare Cadet Programs

Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) continues to refine its academic year and summer programs to help AFROTC and USAFA cadets prepare to be Special Tactics Officers (STOs), Tactical Air Control Party Officers (TACPOs), and Combat Rescue Officers (CROs).
Nov. 2, 2023
Senate confirms Allvin to be Air Force’s 23rd chief of staff

Allvin, who was nominated for the job by President Biden, formerly served as Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. He succeeds Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., who is now serving as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
July 13, 2023
CASI hosts USAFA cadets for summer research program

The China Aerospace Studies Institute hosted four United States Air Force Academy cadets at their National Defense University facility in Washington, D.C., for a summer research program during June and July 2023.