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Welcome to the New and Enhanced Air Force Gradcast!
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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 athl…
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Beyond the Sidelines - a Gradcast Special Presentation Featuring Coach Troy Calhoun '89
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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 PARTNERS AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT…
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Cadets of Summer, Reunions and Tailgates, Grads in the News and More!
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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 prog…
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Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind ’91 - USAFA Mission Brief and Grad Q&A
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In this special edition of Air Force Gradcast, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind ’91, USAFA’s 22nd superintendent, shares an inside look into cadet development and answers graduate questions. Hosted by Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99, this episode dives into the Academy’s mission and how it is preparing our nation’s future warfighters. SPECIAL THANKS…
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Lt. Col. Nichole "Vapor" Ayers ’11 - A Falcon's Flight to the Stars
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Lt. Col. Nichole “Vapor” Ayers ’11 joins us from orbit! From cadet to astronaut, she shares how the U.S. Air Force Academy prepared her for life aboard the International Space Station, the lessons space learned in the space program about leadership and how viewing Earth from 250 miles up re-shapes one's call to serve. The Air Force Gradcast is pres…
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Truman Scholars, USAFA Players in the NFL, an Unusual Sandwich, and More!
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Truman Scholars, USAFA players in the NFL, and a peanut butter–banana–mayo sandwich. They all made the cut in this edition of Air Force Gradcast! Hosts Vince Greco P’17 and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 talk Acceptance Day, Long Blue Line Weekend, legendary Coach Fisher DeBerry and so much more. Naviere Walkewicz in her North Dakota studio …
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I-Day, a New Day for the Association & Foundation, Talking with the North TX AOG, and More!
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Your July Air Force Gradcast is here! In this episode, the Class of 2029 arrives and brings a record-breaking crowd; the Academy releases new security info for non-military ID holders; USAFA athletes are exhibiting excellence on a national level, and we share an informational, motivational and emotional conversation with Rick Wright ’74, AOG North …
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A Gradcast Special Presentation - Distinguished Service Award Recipients
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In this special feature of the Air Force Gradcast, we spotlight the most recent recipients of the Academy’s Distinguished Service Award—exceptional graduates whose lives and careers reflect the highest ideals of service, leadership, and integrity. ----more---- Through thoughtful conversation, they share what shaped their paths, how they continue to…
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2025's Tossing of the Hats, Drumroll Please, Class of ’76 Echelon Project, and Much More
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Your June Air Force Gradcast is here! Join hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17, along with special guest Steve Lincoln, the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation's senior development writer and editor. They discuss the Class of 2025 graduation, Athletics Hall of Fame nominees, a big fundraising win, the Class…
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Graduation Day, Honoring Distinguished Service, a Day of Giving and More
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In this edition of Air Force Gradcast hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 and their special guests, Mr. John Martinson and Mr. Randy Helms, Distinguished Service Award wrecipients as they discuss how the Academy honors distinguished service. In news, updates, and events, graduation day for cadets and the prep school; a…
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A USAFA Wrestler Wins Big, Hotel Polaris Scores 4 Stars, Events and More
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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 For…
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The new Next Gen. Advisory, Base Access Changes, Elections, Reunions, and More
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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 …
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AOG Board Elections, USAFA Winter Sports, Events, Updates and More!
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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! - GRADCA…
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Retirements, The Artemis Tree, Closing out 2024, a Successful Campaign, and More!
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Stay connected with your grad community! Your 2025 New Year’s Air Force Gradcast is here! Hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 share the latest on USAFA’s Dean of Faculty’s retirement, the Artemis Moon Tree, closing out a successful donor campaign, a day in the life of co-host, Vince Greco and much more! QUESTIONS, SUGG…
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A New Brand, the New Visitor's Center, Call for Award Nominations and Much More
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In this edition of Air Force Gradcast, hosts Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 and Vince Greco P ’17, have the latest for you on a new brand for the AOG and Foundation; progress on the new visitor’s center; a call for award nominations; how you can stay connected, new podcast releases and much more! Get Gradcast the first Friday of every month on any of your f…
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The Hotel Polaris Grand Opening and More Good News, Notes and Updates for USAFA Grads!
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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,…
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Reunion and Tailgate Season, a Message from the New Supt. and More!
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It's reunion and tailgating season; a message from the Academy’s new superintendent in Checkpoints; new podcast releases and much more! ----more---- 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! …
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Projects, Promotions, a Topping Out and More!
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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 …
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Marching Back, the Academy's New Supt., Distinguished Graduates and More!
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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.)…
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In-Processing 2024, The Web Guy, Long Blue Line Weekend and More!
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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 mont…
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Congratulations Class of '24, Lt. Gen. Clark, and 1Day1 Impact
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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.…
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1Day1USAFA, Distinguished Graduates of 2024 and More - Air Force Gradcast
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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 …
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Introducing the Air Force Gradcast with Naviere Walkewicz '99
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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 feature…
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