AIR FORCE GRADCAST

By: U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation
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  • with Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P’17 - Association & Foundation news and updates for Grads!
    Copyright 2025-2026 | Air Force Academy Association and Foundation | All Rights Reserved
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Episodes
  • A USAFA Wrestler Wins Big, Hotel Polaris Scores 4 Stars, Events and More

    A USAFA Wrestler Wins Big, Hotel Polaris Scores 4 Stars, Events and More
    Apr 4 2025

    Your April Air Force Gradcast is here! Join hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 share the latest on a big win for a USAFA wrestler, 4 shining stars for Hotel Polaris, a meet & greet with a Super Bowl winner, events across the country and much more!

    SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT!

    Air Force Gradcast is a presentation of the Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation in 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
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    24 mins
  • The new Next Gen. Advisory, Base Access Changes, Elections, Reunions, and More

    The new Next Gen. Advisory, Base Access Changes, Elections, Reunions, and More
    Mar 7 2025

    Your March Air Force Gradcast is here! Join hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 to get the latest on Association of Graduates biennial board elections, the new Next Gen. Advisory Council, an important new member of the Association and Foundation Team, base access changes, and much more! Gradcast drops the first Friday of every month and is available on any of your favorite podcast apps! Tune in this Friday and share with the members of your USAFA grad community!

    MEET MICHAEL "BAJA" CORNELIUS ’00

    Col. (Ret.) Michael “Baja” Cornelius, USAFA Class of 2000, serves as executive vice president of alumni relations. In this role, Col. Cornelius will lead alumni relations, engagement, customer service, membership and merchandise operations. He will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase and sustain graduate and parent engagement and serve a growing base of constituencies, including more than 55,000 living USAFA graduates. His portfolio will include reunions, chapter and affinity groups, career services, heritage programs, parent and graduate membership, and the WebGuy program.

    Col. Cornelius previously served as commander of the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School from June 2022 to June 2024. He is a 1996 graduate of the Prep School.

    SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT!

    Air Force Gradcast is a presentation of the Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation in 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
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    24 mins
  • AOG Board Elections, USAFA Winter Sports, Events, Updates and More!

    AOG Board Elections, USAFA Winter Sports, Events, Updates and More!
    Feb 7 2025
    Stay connected with your grad community! Your February Air Force Gradcast is here! Hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 have the latest on Association of Graduates Board elections, USAFA winter sports in full swing, new, events, announcements and more! 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. VOTE NOW IN YOUR ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES BOARD ELECTIONS! The 2025 Association of Graduates Election will be conducted from February 3, 2025 at 12pm MT through March 3, 2025 at 12pm MT. The election is for five elected positions on the AOG board of directors and two member-proposed changes to the AOG’s governing documents. The Board of Directors’ Nominating Committee has identified desired attributes for the five board positions open in the 2025 election: MISSION: Commitment to our mission “We are dedicated to serving graduates, preserving the heritage of the Academy and Long Blue Line, and supporting USAFA in its mission to develop leaders of character for the Air Force and Space Force.”BOARD EXPERIENCE: Previous experience on a board, such as a nonprofit, for-profit, and/or military selection and promotion board.SKILLS/EXPERTISE: Specific expertise is also valued. Areas may include, but are certainly not limited to, accounting, finance, legal (e.g., staff judge advocate), executive leadership and marketing.CONNECTION: Strong connections with our Academy, our Association and Foundation and other supporting nonprofits are also valued.AWARDS & RECOGNITION: Military or civilian awards and recognitions also make for a strong candidate. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) The election starts on February 3. Please allow up to 2 business days to receive your ballot sign-in information. You can reach out to support@directvote.net if you did not receive your ballot. Questions? Contact us at elections@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 GIVING TUESDAY and still 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! SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT! Air Force Gradcast is a presentation of the Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation in 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
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