All articles tagged with #air force academy
Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes, a former Air Force Academy cadet, is set to start in the MLB All-Star Game. Known for his patriotism and leadership, Skenes plans to serve his country after his baseball career. His journey from the Academy to becoming the first pick in the 2023 MLB draft and his commitment to the military have earned him admiration from peers and coaches alike.
Colorado Springs native Nichole Ayers fulfills her childhood dream of becoming a NASA astronaut after graduating from the astronaut class, expressing gratitude to her community and looking forward to contributing to NASA's mission. As an Air Force Major and Academy graduate, she credits her experience in the Air Force for her successful astronaut training and is eager to give back to NASA, whether through ground jobs or spaceflight missions.
Some schools in Academy District 20, Colorado, will be closed due to wildfire activity on the Air Force Academy, with Douglass Valley Elementary School closed and Air Academy High School transitioning to Synchronous eLearning. Bussing from USAFA was initially cancelled but later allowed for D20 students needing transportation. Before and after school care on USAFA will be cancelled, and the base will only be open to DoD ID cardholders, contractors, and those with scheduled appointments.
The exact location of the fire burning on the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs has been pinpointed using a photo shared by the Colorado Springs Fire Department and analysis with Google Earth. The fire is near the mouth of the West Monument Creek canyon, approximately 1.64 miles from the northern most homes of Peregrine and 1.6 miles from the Military Family and Readiness Center on the Academy. Wind gusts have been out of the west through Sunday afternoon at speeds between 35 and 45 mph.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is assisting in fighting a fire on the grounds of the Air Force Academy, located on the south end just west of the Pine Housing area, with no evacuations ordered at this time. The size and scope of the fire are currently unknown, and all guests of the Academy are advised to avoid the area and follow instructions from first responders. This is a developing story with updates to come.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department has sent additional units to assist with the wildfire at the Air Force Academy, with 31 personnel providing support. Guests and residents at the academy are urged to avoid the area and follow instructions from first responders. There are no reports of fires within city limits.
A wildfire has been confirmed on the south end of the Air Force Academy grounds in Colorado Springs, with no evacuations directed at this time. The fire department has dispatched 31 firefighters to the scene, and the size of the fire is currently unknown. Residents and guests are advised to avoid the area and follow instructions from first responders, while the cause of the fire remains unknown.
Richard M. Clark, the superintendent of the Air Force Academy and a former star linebacker, is reportedly the top candidate to become the next executive director of the College Football Playoff (CFP). Clark's extensive leadership experience and strong relationships in Washington, D.C. have impressed CFP officials. He will take over from Bill Hancock as the CFP expands to 12 teams in the 2024 season, with the challenge of negotiating a multi-billion dollar media deal to shape the future of the sport.
Rep. Matt Gaetz questioned the head of the Air Force Academy, Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, about gender identity terms listed in eligibility guidelines for a fellowship program. Clark was unable to define terms like "agender" and "demigender," leading Gaetz to criticize the program for promoting terms that couldn't be defined and excluding cisgender men. The fellowship, called the Brooke Owens fellowship, is open to women and gender-minority students in aerospace. Clark clarified that it is not an Air Force Academy program but an opportunity for developing future warfighters.
President Biden tripped on a sandbag at the Air Force Academy graduation on Thursday, adding to a series of stumbles. While he seems to be fine, the incident highlights concerns about his age and ability to serve another six years if re-elected in 2024. Biden is positioning himself to run against 'MAGA' as the Republican presidential candidates start to offer something more than Donald Trump's various paybacks.
President Joe Biden hit his head on the helicopter door while exiting Marine One, just hours after falling on stage during the Air Force Academy commencement ceremony. While Biden did not appear to suffer any immediate injuries, he rubbed his head where it was hit as he walked across the lawn. Biden told reporters, "I got sandbagged," apparently referring to his recent tumble that he claims was caused by a bag of sand on the stage. The fall at the Air Force Academy ceremony quickly prompted concern on social media from users worried about the 80-year-old's health. White House communications director Ben Labolt attempted to ease concerns over the president's health, writing that Biden had simply tripped over a sandbag.
Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis called President Biden's fall at the Air Force Academy graduation "sad" and "frustrating," saying it was symbolic of the state of the country. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley suggested that if Biden is reelected, "we could end up with a President Harris." Former President Trump appeared to commiserate with Biden, saying "I hope he wasn't hurt," but also cautioning about being careful on slippery surfaces. The incident has added fuel to concerns about Biden's age and fitness for office as he vies for reelection next year.
Republican rivals and presidential contenders Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wished President Biden well after he fell on stage at the Air Force Academy’s commencement ceremony. Trump made light of his own treacherous walk down a ramp at a military graduation in 2020, while DeSantis took a shot at Biden's leadership. Biden sustained no injuries and boarded Air Force One with a big smile, but later bumped his head on the doorframe of his Marine One helicopter.
President Biden stumbled and fell to his knees after handing out diplomas to graduates at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The 80-year-old president was helped up and appeared to recover quickly. A White House official said he was feeling "totally fine." Biden's fall is likely to add to questions about his physical condition, as he is already America's oldest president and is asking voters for a second term that would extend until he is 86.
President Biden tripped and fell on stage after congratulating the graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy, but was helped up by officials and continued participating in the event. The president had been standing on the stage for more than two hours saluting recent graduates as their names were read out, and as the temperature in El Paso County, Colo., was in the 60s. Biden used part of his address to emphasize how far the country’s armed forces have come in terms of racial, ethnic and gender diversity.