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Welcome Graduates!

As COVID-19 cases rise at the U.S. Air Force Academy and around the world, the cadets have been quarantined to base in efforts to slow the spread of the virus. The cadets also will not be allowed to travel home for Thanksgiving. In result, the cadet wing is in need of support and motivation to help them get through the next couple weeks and finals week. Below are some resources and ways you can support the cadets and stay connected during these unprecedented times.

Become a Grad Mentor

Looking for a way to help the cadet community? We are looking for Grads to serve as mentors by connecting with cadets on ZoomieLink and share their experience of life after the Academy.

By signing up we will we do our best in matching you with a cadet that has a similar career path, major or location.

join zoomielink

Letters of Encouragement

Many cadets' experiences are looking different than expected and they are facing new challenges.

Help us remind the cadet community that they are not alone by sending them a letter of encouragement. If you feel alone, remember you aren't.

Submit a letter

Cadet Wing Leadership & Morale

1The AOG has partnered with the Air Force Academy Foundation to create a Cadet Wing Leadership & Morale Fund. This fund is a leadership opportunity for the current Cadet Wing Commander to ascertain, communicate and respond to the morale related funding needs of the Cadet Wing. Help us meet our goal!

Donate to Cadet wing

USAFA Finals Week Spotify Playlist

The cadets are starting to prepare for Finals week, and it is the last thing standing between them and Summer break. Help us encourage the cadets to conquer finals week 2021 with an awesome mix provided by the Long Blue Line.

ADD songs to playlist

Share Insider Tips

The Association of Graduates is currently building cadet programs that focus on providing helpful tips and resources that assist each class specifically.

If you would like to share your insider tips that would be displayed on the websites for the cadet programs, please complete the form below.

Submit Insider Tips

firsties | life skills

2-digs | selecting an afsc

3-digs | selecting a major

4-digs | balancing life

Support USAFA Family Businesses

Many Academy graduate and USAFA family-owned businesses are struggling right now due to the global pandemic. We're building a list of businesses that could use some help from the Academy family community.

Submit your business listing

View List of Businesses

Stay Informed from USAFA

The Academy has a wide range or support resources and services available to cadets. Remind your cadet - we're here to help!

USAFA CoVID-19 Updates

SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY

In the last couple of weeks, our daily routines and lives have been greatly impacted by the COVID-19. Now more than ever we need to be a force for service and support our Air Force Family and local communities. Most importantly, you need to take care of your own health so that you can help others. However, if you are able to help here are some ways you can help:

Join ZoomieLink and mentor current cadets.
Reach out to neighbors, classmates and loved ones. Many individuals are quarantined. It certainly gets lonely staying home. Many folks would appreciate a call from some checking in on them and asking how they are doing.
Take a few moments to write letters to health care workers who are working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. A few words of encouragement would mean a lot to these national heroes.
While we urge you not to visit each other, offering to drop off groceries, supplies, or medications on the front step for some of your more vulnerable neighbors or loved ones is okay as long as you take precautions and you are not sick.
Collect canned foods or supplies for the local food banks (keep your distance when dropping off).
Many schools are closing, but the parents are still working. Homeschooling and working is not going to be easy! You can help virtually assist families by setting up video tutoring for the kids. In addition, you can reach out to local schools to see if they need online tutors or support as they transition to online school.
Support small and local businesses by ordering take-out or pickup.

Explore ZoomieBrief

Are you interested in receiving updates from USAFA's top leadership, hearing about other grads experiences, or even seeing what classes are like at USAFA during these unprecedented times? Explore our new life-long learning hub, ZoomieBrief, to view virtual events hosted by the AOG and Air Force Academy Foundation that gets you connected to the Academy and the Long Blue Line.

Explore zoomiebrief

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

A Google search will provide you with thousands of articles and resources on the COVID-19 pandemic, no need to spend time search. We have started compiling several lists to help you navigate these uncertain times.