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AIR FORCE GRADCAST

AIR FORCE GRADCAST

By: U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation
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with Naviere Walkewicz ’99, Vince Greco P’17 and Michael "Baja" Cornelius ’00
Association & Foundation news and updates for Grads and the Long Blue Line community!

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

    In this episode of Gradcast, hosts Navire 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!

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

    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

    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

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

    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

    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

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    48 mins
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