AIR FORCE GRADCAST

June 2026 Gradcast - New Gateway, New Graduates

In this edition of Gradcast, updates on Academy milestones, graduate engagement and upcoming events, including:
Appointee & Family Welcome Day
NextGen Advisory Council initiatives
Chapter activities from New Hampshire
New heritage and memorial projects across campus
And much more!
Air Force Gradcast is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation
 
 

May 2026 Air Force Gradcast

The May Air Force Gradcast is filled with big news and insightful conversations. From marking 50 years of female cadets to welcoming a new commandant and recapping 1Day1USAFA — get an inside look at what’s happening across the Long Blue Line.
 
 
The Air Force Gradcast is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation in partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport
 

April 2026 Gradcast - New Leadership, Lasting Connections and a Busy Season Ahead

The U.S. Air Force Academy experience is evolving. Opening next month, the Hosmer Visitor Center brings the cadet journey to life. This year’s Distinguished Graduate and award recipients reflect excellence across generations. The Coach Fisher DeBerry endowment continues to gain support, building for Falcon football’s future. From Founders Day to Chapter Check-ins, the Long Blue Line stays connected. 
 
 
 
 

March 2026 Gradcast - Engaging the Long Blue Line Community

Stay informed and engaged with the U.S. Air Force Academy community.
This episode of Air Force Gradcast features Academy leadership news; information about the open all-grad survey; March Checkpoints highlights; Cadet of the Year recognition; a chapter spotlight; and in-depth conversations with USAFA boxing and hockey coaches about legacy and leadership.
 
 
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Air Force Gradcast is a presentation ofthe U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundationin partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport
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The Air Force Gradcast is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation in partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport
 
 

February 2026 Gradcast - Keeping the Long Blue Line Connected

In this episode of Gradcast, hosts Navieve Walkewicz ’99, Vince Greco P ’17 and Chris Bennet ’93 welcome the U.S. Air Force Academy’s new dean of the faculty, share highlights from the Association of Graduates board, preview the upcoming National Character and Leadership Symposium and celebrate USAFA’s newest Holaday Scholar. We also look ahead to the historic recognition of 50 Years of women at the service academies, introduce a new NextGen webinar series and share news about the return of the iconic A-Jacket.
00:20:00 - Chapter Checkin featuring Blue Chile Chapter President, Mark Neice 
00:29:40 - Donor Impact Spotlight featuring Director of CCLD, Col. Matt Horner ’02
00:48:35 - Special Feature with Director of Planned Giving, Tad Vannaman ’94
 
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERSAT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT!
 
Air Force Gradcast is a presentation ofthe U.S. Air Force Academy Association & 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 U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation in partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport
 
 
 

January 2026 Gradcast - Connecting the USAFA Community

This year’s first episode of Air Force Gradcast covers everything from cadet achievements and FalconSAT’s hands-on satellite missions to Cadet Chapel restoration updates, alumni engagement opportunities nationwide, and Career Services resources helping graduates navigate life after active duty. Hear from hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P’17, as well as cadets, Career Services Manager Jay Drake and more!
 
 
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERSAT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT!
 
Air Force Gradcast is a presentation ofthe U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundationin partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport
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FALL IN LOVE WITH COLORADO SPRINGS' SMALL AIRPORT
 
 
 
The Air Force Gradcast is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation in partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport
 

The NEW Gradcast - Connecting the USAFA Community

In this episode of Air Force Gradcast, hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99, Vince Greco P’17 and Col. (Ret.) Michael “Baja” Cornelius ’00 congratulate the most recent U.S. Air Force Academy graduate to earn a Silver Star; they discuss exceptional cadet athletes and scholars; and you’ll hear about the various Association of Graduates giving societies. And don’t miss out on construction updates, the Chapter Check-in with South Carolina’s Mike Rose ’69, a chat with Chris Bennett ’93, the Association & Foundation’s newest senior director of alumni services, and more!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERSAT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT!
 
Air Force Gradcast is a presentation ofthe U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundationin partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport
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FALL IN LOVE WITH COLORADO SPRINGS' SMALL AIRPORT
 
 
 
The Air Force Gradcast is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation in partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport

Welcome to the New and Enhanced Air Force Gradcast!

Air Force Gradcast hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99, Col. (Ret.) Michael “Baja” Cornelius '00 and Vince Greco P’17 discuss the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial groundbreaking, introduce the new Chapter Check-ins and welcome special guest Karl Falk ’98, CEO of Botdoc. Karl reflects on leadership, teamwork and the enduring legacy of Air Force athletics — from the Bolt Brotherhood and Coach Fisher DeBerry’s impact to new opportunities to support the DeBerry endowment and statue project.
 
 
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERSAT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT!
 
Air Force Gradcast is a presentation ofthe U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundationin partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport
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The Air Force Gradcast is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation in partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport
 
 

Beyond the Sidelines - a Gradcast Special Presentation Featuring Coach Troy Calhoun '89

Falcon football Head Coach Troy Calhoun ’89 joins Air Force Gradcast host Vince Greco P’17 and discusses Calhoun’s days as a freshman letterman to leading cadets on and off the field. Hear how playing football for the Falcons was just the beginning of his U.S. Air Force Academy journey.
 
 
 
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERSAT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT!
 
Air Force Gradcast is a presentation ofthe U.S. Air Force Academy Association & 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 U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation in partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport
 

Cadets of Summer, Reunions and Tailgates, Grads in the News and More!

The Cadets of summer, tailgates, reunions, grads in the news and more — September’s Air Force Gradcast is packed! Join hosts Vince Greco P’17 and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 as they highlight the incredible summer research cadets did, hear how graduates are stepping into major national roles, and don’t miss updates on the Next of Kin program, new career transition resources and where to find us this fall — from the Navy game to networking events!
 
 
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERSAT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT!
 
Air Force Gradcast is a presentation ofthe U.S. Air Force Academy Association & 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 U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation in partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport