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...
April 1, 1954 -- President Eisenhower signs Public Law 325, establishing the U.S. Air Force Academy. April 1, 1958 -- The Military History and Geography Department is renamed the Geography Department. April 1, 1958 -- The Astronautics Department is activated. April 1, 1959 -- The first annual Academy Assembly opens and is attended by 60 undergraduates representing 30 colleges. Its theme is "International Stability and Progress." Paul H. Nitze, a military power and strategic arms expert who later served as deputy secretary of Defense, is the keynote speaker. April 1, 1964 -- The sixth annual Academy Assembly begins. Secretary of the Air Force Eugene M. Zuckert and NASA administrator James E. Webb are the event's primary speakers. April 1, 1979 -- Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Miller becomes the Academy's fourth Cadet Wing sergeant major. April 1, 1993 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee proposes deactivating the three service academy bands. Three months later, the U.S. Air Force Academy Band is assigned to Air Force Space Command and renamed "The Band of the Rockies." April 1, 2004 -- The cadet area is designated a National Historic Landmark by the Interior Department on the Academy's 50th anniversary. April 1, 2004 - The Postal Service issues a commemorative 37-cent stamp featuring the Cadet Chapel. April 1, 2004 -- Lt. Gen. Hubert R. Harmon is named "The Father of the U.S. Air Force Academy." April 1, 2004 -- The Friends of the Air Force Academy Library sponsor a gala in Doolittle Hall celebrating the release of their documentary film "Expect Great Things," covering the Academy's first 50 years. More than 200 guests attend, including former Academy superintendent Lt. Gen. Brad Hosmer, Class of '59, who introduces the documentary.
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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Heritage and Traditions Committee
Learn more about the Policies and Procedures of the Heritage and Traditions Committee.