In this edition, host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 discusses reunion and tailgating season; a message from the Academy’s new superintendent in Checkpoints; new podcast releases and much more! Get Gradcast the first Friday of every month on any of your favorite podcast apps!

The Academy’s Kucera Legacy Center is open!  The AOG and Foundation is look for an Executive Vice President of Devlopment.  It's reunion season and much more! Episode 5 of Air Force Gradcast is here!   Episode 5 of the Air Force Gradcast is available now! In this edition, host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 and fellow Association and Foundation teammates Kelly Banet and Michele Bergeman discuss expanded roles, increasing engagement with grads, reunion season and much more. Get Gradcast the first Friday of every month on any of your favorite podcast apps!   QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, IDEAS?  TALK TO YOUR GRADCAST HOSTS!  - [email protected]   EVENTS WE MENTIONED IN THE NEWS Click any event listed here for details. All event times are local to where the event is hosted unless noted otherwise. If you have questions about any of the below events, please contact [email protected].   LONG BLUE LINE PORTAL  - Stay connected to the Long Blue Line and your alma mater!  Create your free LONG BLUE LINE PORTAL account! The Portal serves as your central hub for the USAFA community, connecting graduates, cadets, and faculty/staff. Gain exclusive access to valuable resources, events, and networking opportunities.   GIVE NOW  - If you missed 1Day1 USAFA and want to support your Academy:  GIVE HERE The Air Force Academy Foundation raises private funds to help enhance and develop Academy programs that would not otherwise be fully funded by the government. Your gifts that support the Academy help our exceptional cadets and graduates reach new heights by supporting cadet programs, providing vital services for graduates and advancing the Academy’s strategic needs and capital projects.     OPT-IN FOR YOUR FREE AOG LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP Follow the Opt-In link below then all you need to do is verify your identity to begin receiving your benefits. OPT-IN  | WATCH TO LEARN MORE   Have questions? Email us at: [email protected] Call us at: (719) 472-0300   CHECK OUT CHECKPOINTS MAGAZINE Checkpoints magazine is the Association of Graduates' signature communications piece. From its humble beginnings as a black and white news print in 1965 to the award-winning publication you are reading today, the magazine has evolved into a visual showcase of USAFA. Yet despite its evolutionary track across the decades, this publication still seeks the same objective that it did at the time of its inception: to tell the Academy and graduate stories.  - CHECKPOINTS ONLINE   YOUR AOG ONLINE - ALL YOUR AOG RESOURCES, EVENTS AND INFORMATION IN ONE PLACE   With our Gratitude!       Air Force Gradcast is a presentation ofthe Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundationin partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport. VISIT FLYCOS.COM HERE FALL IN LOVE WITH COLORADO SPRINGS' SMALL AIRPORT     The Air Force Gradcast is presented by the Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation in partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport

Marching back with the Class of 2028; the Academy’s new superintendent; leadership awards; upcoming events; and much more! Episode 4 of Air Force Gradcast is here! ----more---- Episode 4 of the Air Force Gradcast is available now! In this edition, host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 and fellow Association and Foundation teammates Maj. (Ret.) Michael Barnes, Kelly Banet and Jennifer Cooper discuss the Academy’s new superintendent; AOG leadership awards; the 200 grads who marched back from Jacks Valley with the Class of 2028; and much more. Get Gradcast the first Friday of every month on any of your favorite podcast apps!   QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, IDEAS?  TALK TO YOUR GRADCAST HOSTS!  - [email protected]   LINKS WE MENTIONED IN THE NEWS LONG BLUE LINE WEEKEND, DINNER, MARCHBACK, CONFERENCE AND MORE Click any event listed here for details. All event times are local to where the event is hosted unless noted otherwise. If you have questions about any of the below events, please contact [email protected].   LONG BLUE LINE PORTAL  - Stay connected to the Long Blue Line and your alma mater!  Create your free LONG BLUE LINE PORTAL account! The Portal serves as your central hub for the USAFA community, connecting graduates, cadets, and faculty/staff. Gain exclusive access to valuable resources, events, and networking opportunities.   GIVE NOW  - If you missed 1Day1 USAFA and want to support your Academy:  GIVE HERE The Air Force Academy Foundation raises private funds to help enhance and develop Academy programs that would not otherwise be fully funded by the government. Your gifts that support the Academy help our exceptional cadets and graduates reach new heights by supporting cadet programs, providing vital services for graduates and advancing the Academy’s strategic needs and capital projects.   PHOTO ALBUMS FROM EVENTS WE MENTIONED   CLASS OF 2028 and Graduate March Back is a milestone reached by cadet basics who have successfully complete basic training.  A new tradition started in 2019 makes it possible for Academy Graduates to march the entire 5-plus miles with them. Cadet and Graduate March Back 2024   Academy grads sit with cadet basics for their first meal after completion of basic training.  Following that, a USAFA Senior Leadership Panel. Cadet Meal and Leadership Panel   Long Blue Line Awards Dinner Falcon Club and Awards Ceremony   USAFA Long Blue Line Leadership Conference: Conference Pics   OPT-IN FOR YOUR FREE AOG LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP Follow the Opt-In link below then all you need to do is verify your identity to begin receiving your benefits. OPT-IN  | WATCH TO LEARN MORE   Have questions? Email us at: [email protected] Call us at: (719) 472-0300   CAREER SERVICES Your AOG is ready with transition and employment assistance! We strive to deliver services and resources to help you throughout your career transition while maximizing your military service. Whether you’re continuing your journey in the USAF, furthering your education, or preparing for a transition into the civilian sector, we can help. The Long Blue Line Portal is now where our resume services, employment and education resources, and networking opportunities will live. Please sign in or create an account to access tools such as tailored guides, webinars, a job board and business directory, and much more! Follow the link below for more information and to talk with Maj. (Ret.) Michael Barnes, Senior Director of Alumni Relations.  - CONNECT WITH MAJ. (RET.) MICHAEL BARNES  - LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREER SERVICES   CHECK OUT CHECKPOINTS MAGAZINE Checkpoints magazine is the Association of Graduates' signature communications piece. From its humble beginnings as a black and white news print in 1965 to the award-winning publication you are reading today, the magazine has evolved into a visual showcase of USAFA. Yet despite its evolutionary track across the decades, this publication still seeks the same objective that it did at the time of i

Academy Grads, Episode 3 of your Air Force Gradcast is here with AOG and Foundation news, updates, impact, people, special features and events!----more---- Episode 3 of Air Force Gradcast features a stellar cast of AOG and Foundation Gradcasters! Listen for news, updates, events, announcements and more! Gradcast drops the first Friday of every month and is available on all your favorite podcast apps. Support the Gradcast team's work to keep grads informed, connected and engaged! Listen and share Gradcast with your network of Academy grads, family and friends!   QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, IDEAS?  TALK TO YOUR GRADCAST HOSTS!  - [email protected]   LINKS WE MENTIONED IN THE NEWS LONG BLUE LINE WEEKEND, DINNER, MARCHBACK, CONFERENCE AND MORE Click any event listed here for details. All event times are local to where the event is hosted unless noted otherwise. If you have questions about any of the below events, please contact [email protected].   LONG BLUE LINE PORTAL  - Stay connected to the Long Blue Line and your alma mater!  Create your free LONG BLUE LINE PORTAL account! The Portal serves as your central hub for the USAFA community, connecting graduates, cadets, and faculty/staff. Gain exclusive access to valuable resources, events, and networking opportunities.   GIVE NOW  - If you missed 1Day1 USAFA and want to support your Academy:  GIVE HERE The Air Force Academy Foundation raises private funds to help enhance and develop Academy programs that would not otherwise be fully funded by the government. Your gifts that support the Academy help our exceptional cadets and graduates reach new heights by supporting cadet programs, providing vital services for graduates and advancing the Academy’s strategic needs and capital projects.   HAVE YOU SEEN OUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS? A fun fact:  if you measured all of the original external caulking used on the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, it would stretch more than 30 miles. The Academy added caulking soon after the Chapel’s construction as a cost-effective attempt to stop water leaks. This interesting fact and many others were shared during a media tour of Academy infrastructure projects — with AOG and Foundation assistance, about half a billion dollars’ worth.   - TAKE THE TOUR HERE  - THE INSIDER'S-ONLY LOOK   OPT-IN FOR YOUR FREE AOG LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP Follow the Opt-In link below then all you need to do is verify your identity to begin receiving your benefits. OPT-IN  | WATCH TO LEARN MORE   Have questions? Email us at: [email protected] Call us at: (719) 472-0300   CAREER SERVICES Your AOG is ready with transition and employment assistance! We strive to deliver services and resources to help you throughout your career transition while maximizing your military service. Whether you’re continuing your journey in the USAF, furthering your education, or preparing for a transition into the civilian sector, we can help. The Long Blue Line Portal is now where our resume services, employment and education resources, and networking opportunities will live. Please sign in or create an account to access tools such as tailored guides, webinars, a job board and business directory, and much more! Follow the link below for more information and to talk with Maj. (Ret.) Michael Barnes, Senior Director of Alumni Relations.  - CONNECT WITH MAJ. (RET.) MICHAEL BARNES  - LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREER SERVICES   CHECK OUT CHECKPOINTS MAGAZINE Checkpoints magazine is the Association of Graduates' signature communications piece. From its humble beginnings as a black and white news print in 1965 to the award-winning publication you are reading today, the magazine has evolved into a visual showcase of USAFA. Yet despite its evolutionary track across the decades, this publication still seeks the same objective that it did at the time of its inception: to tell the Academy and graduate stories.  - CHECKPOINTS ONLINE   YOUR AOG ONLINE - ALL YOUR AOG RESOURCES, EVENTS AND INFORMATION IN ON

Academy Grads, Episode 2 of your Air Force Gradcast is here with AOG and Foundation news, updates, impact, people, special features and events!----more---- Host, Naviere Walkewicz ’99, congratulates the class of 2024 and retiring Lt. Gen. Richard Clark. The AOG and Foundation's Kelly Banet updates on 1Day1USAFA impact and our construction projects.  You’ll meet Senior Director of Alumni Relations, Maj. (Ret.) Michael Barnes, USAF, and Naviere will give you ways to keep connected with your alma mater! Listen now! Association of Graduates member news, updates, events, featured people and more! Gradcast drops every first Friday of the month and is available on all your favorite podcast apps! Listen now!   QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, IDEAS?  TALK TO YOUR GRADCAST HOSTS!  - [email protected]   LINKS WE MENTIONED IN THE NEWS LONG BLUE LINE PORTAL  - Stay connected to the Long Blue Line and your alma mater!  Create your free LONG BLUE LINE PORTAL account! The Portal serves as your central hub for the USAFA community, connecting graduates, cadets, and faculty/staff. Gain exclusive access to valuable resources, events, and networking opportunities.   GIVE NOW  - If you missed 1Day1 USAFA and want to support your Academy:  GIVE HERE The Air Force Academy Foundation raises private funds to help enhance and develop Academy programs that would not otherwise be fully funded by the government. Your gifts that support the Academy help our exceptional cadets and graduates reach new heights by supporting cadet programs, providing vital services for graduates and advancing the Academy’s strategic needs and capital projects.   HAVE YOU SEEN OUR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS? A fun fact:  if you measured all of the original external caulking used on the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, it would stretch more than 30 miles. The Academy added caulking soon after the Chapel’s construction as a cost-effective attempt to stop water leaks. This interesting fact and many others were shared during a media tour of Academy infrastructure projects — with AOG and Foundation assistance, about half a billion dollars’ worth.   - TAKE THE TOUR HERE  - THE INSIDER'S-ONLY LOOK   CAREER SERVICES Your AOG is ready with transition and employment assistance! We strive to deliver services and resources to help you throughout your career transition while maximizing your military service. Whether you’re continuing your journey in the USAF, furthering your education, or preparing for a transition into the civilian sector, we can help. The Long Blue Line Portal is now where our resume services, employment and education resources, and networking opportunities will live. Please sign in or create an account to access tools such as tailored guides, webinars, a job board and business directory, and much more! Follow the link below for more information and to talk with Maj. (Ret.) Michael Barnes, Senior Director of Alumni Relations.  - CONNECT WITH MAJ. (RET.) MICHAEL BARNES  - LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREER SERVICES   CHECK OUT CHECKPOINTS MAGAZINE Checkpoints magazine is the Association of Graduates' signature communications piece. From its humble beginnings as a black and white news print in 1965 to the award-winning publication you are reading today, the magazine has evolved into a visual showcase of USAFA. Yet despite its evolutionary track across the decades, this publication still seeks the same objective that it did at the time of its inception: to tell the Academy and graduate stories.  - CHECKPOINTS ONLINE   YOUR AOG ONLINE - ALL YOUR AOG RESOURCES, EVENTS AND INFORMATION IN ONE PLACE   With our Gratitude!   Air Force Gradcast is a presentation ofthe Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundationin partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport. VISIT FLYCOS.COM HERE FALL IN LOVE WITH COLORADO SPRINGS' SMALL AIRPORT     The Air Force Gradcast is presented by the Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundationin partnership with the Colorado Springs Ai

Your Air Force Gradcast is here! Association of Graduates member news, updates, events, special people and more!----more---- In this edition, Gradcast host, Naviere Walkwicz ‘99, and her guests, announce our next distinguished graduates, invite you to join with them on 1Day1USAFA to support cadets and the Academy, tell you about a networking event you won’t want to miss and give you everything you need to keep connected with your alma mater!      The Air Force Gradcast is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation

Meet Naviere Walkewicz, class of ’99, senior vice president of alumni relations for the Association and Foundation and your host for the Air Force Gradcast. The U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation is introducing a new way to better tell our story:  the Air Force Gradcast – providing you with the latest news, updates and special features — just for Academy grads!  The  Gradcast drops every first Friday of the  month and is available on all your favorite podcast apps. Thank you for listening! TJrungx48eFOk3hmTz17 The Air Force Gradcast is a production of the Long Blue Line Podcast Network and presented by the U.S. Airforce Academy Association and Foundation