• April 2026 Gradcast - New Leadership, Lasting Connections and a Busy Season Ahead
    Apr 13 2026

    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.

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    33 mins
  • March 2026 Gradcast - Engaging the Long Blue Line Community
    Mar 6 2026

    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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    47 mins
  • February 2026 Gradcast - Keeping the Long Blue Line Connected
    Feb 6 2026

    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 PARTNERS AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT!

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    58 mins
  • January 2026 Gradcast - Connecting the USAFA Community
    Jan 16 2026

    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!

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    54 mins
  • The NEW Gradcast - Connecting the USAFA Community
    Dec 5 2025

    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, a chat with Chris Bennett ’93 the Association & Foundation’s newest senior director of alumni services and more!

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    48 mins
  • Welcome to the New and Enhanced Air Force Gradcast!
    Nov 7 2025

    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 PARTNERS AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT!

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    39 mins
  • Beyond the Sidelines - a Gradcast Special Presentation Featuring Coach Troy Calhoun '89
    Oct 24 2025

    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.

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    21 mins
  • Cadets of Summer, Reunions and Tailgates, Grads in the News and More!
    Sep 5 2025

    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 PARTNERS AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT!

    Air Force Gradcast is a presentation of the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation in partnership with the Colorado Springs Airport

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    28 mins