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Meet Nova, the Air Force Academy’s new mascot

The academy asked the public for suggestions, and the Cadet Wing voted on the young falcon's new name.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Air Force Academy’s falcon mascot improving after injury at West Point

An Air Force falcon injured at West Point during a prank Saturday before the annual rivalry football game between the service academies is back home and showing signs of improvement.

4 years ago

Airman killed in Colorado theater shooting modeled service before self

I met Staff Sgt. Jesse Childress on July 7, 2012, at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. Less than two weeks later, he was dead. Now, after three years of reflection, I want to share how his selfless service inspired a turnaround in my life.

By Sean Maday

8 years ago

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