AIR FORCE GRADCAST

The Hotel Polaris Grand Opening and More Good News, Notes and Updates for USAFA Grads!

In this edition of Air Force Gradcast, host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 and her guest, Air Force Academy Foundation's Vince Greco, announce a long-awaited grand opening, wrap up reunion season, talk tailgating by boat, share their travel plans to meet with grads, home games at Falcon stadium, how you can make a difference, stay connected, new podcast releases 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!
 - GRADCAST@USAFA.ORG
 
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 events@usafa.org.
 
THE STUNNING HOTEL POLARIS:  GRAND OPENING NOVEMBER 14! - Image credit Hotel Polaris
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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.
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Have questions?
Email us at: gradmembership@aogusafa.org
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!
 
 
 
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERSAT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT!
 
 
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
 
 

Reunion and Tailgate Season, a Message from the New Supt. and More!

It's reunion and tailgating season; a message from the Academy’s new superintendent in Checkpoints; new podcast releases and much more!

Projects, Promotions, a Topping Out and More!

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!
 - GRADCAST@USAFA.ORG
 
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 events@usafa.org.
 
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: gradmembership@aogusafa.org
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, the Academy's New Supt., Distinguished Graduates and More!

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!

In-Processing 2024, The Web Guy, Long Blue Line Weekend and More!

Academy Grads, Episode 3 of your Air Force Gradcast is here with AOG and Foundation news, updates, impact, people, special features and events!

Congratulations Class of '24, Lt. Gen. Clark, and 1Day1 Impact

Academy Grads, Episode 2 of your Air Force Gradcast is here with AOG and Foundation news, updates, impact, people, special features and events!

1Day1USAFA, Distinguished Graduates of 2024 and More - Air Force Gradcast

Your Air Force Gradcast is here! Association of Graduates member news, updates, events, special people and more!

Introducing the Air Force Gradcast with Naviere Walkewicz '99

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!
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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