Distinguished Graduate Award
The Distinguished Graduate Award recognizes exceptional graduates who have set themselves apart ...
Honoring Academy Heritage
This Day in Air Force Academy History...
May 3, 1955 -- Carroll Tyler, general manager of architect Skidmore, Owing and Merrill's Air Force Academy Project, sends a letter to nature photographer Ansel Adams, thanking him for his work photographing the Academy site, saying "the photos are excellent and they certainly will provide our planners with a wonderful choice for their mural presentations." The photomurals were a key component of the firm's display later in May at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. May 3, 1959 -- The human interest television series "You Asked For It" devotes an entire 30-minute episode to the Academy, its traditions, past and future. Filming takes two weeks. May 3, 1976 -- Thomas C. Reed, Secretary of the Air Force, approves the equal semester plan. The arrangement was introduced in the Fall 1976 semester. May 3, 2011 -- The Falcon Circle is dedicated in an official ceremony, making it the newest of the Cadet Chapel's worship areas. While open to use by all religious communities to worship in a manner respectful of other faiths, the Earth-Centered community receives precedence.
Research for this date in USAFA historical achievements was provided by Steven Simon '77. Read about other USAFA grad accomplishments.
Heritage Minute
One key mission of the Association of Graduates is to highlight some of those things that make the Academy the special place that it is. As a result, the AOG has launched a series of “Heritage Minute” videos that will be available weekly from our website, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram TV. Each episode of the “Heritage Minute” will feature a historic site or display found somewhere on the Academy campus.
Academy Heritage Projects
The Association of Graduates uncovers, records, displays and honors the heritage, history and legacy of the U.S. Air Force Academy and its graduates.
Class Histories
Select a year below to learn more about the USAFA class, read Polaris yearbooks, link to class websites, and more!
Class Rings and Prints
The AOG facilitates the Class Ring program, from working with cadets on ring decisions to helping grads with lost class rings.
Since 1975 the United States Air Force Academy's graduating classes have been given a special painting pertaining to their graduating class year.
Award Recognition
Young Alumni Award
Nominations being sought for young ...
Jabara Award for Airmanship
Colonel James Jabara Award goes to a graduate whose airmanship contribtuions are of great significance ...
Honorary Members
Honorary membership is awarded to persons who have rendered outstanding service ...
Past, Present and Future
Honoring fallen comrades is an important part of the AOG mission.
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USAFA graduates have excelled in all areas of life.
Heritage and Traditions Committee
Learn more about the Policies and Procedures of the Heritage and Traditions Committee.