Corporate Sponsors

 

BG (USAF ret) Robert F. McDermott - CEO, USAA (In Memoriam)

Thanks, USAA for sponsoring Winded Warriors

United Services Automobile Association was itself young when we turned to USAA for car, personal property, home and other insurance. We had a particular connection, since our first Dean was BGen Robert F. McDermott, pilot and scholar appointed by President Eisenhower as first permanent professor at USAFA then first permanent Dean of the Faculty.  Upon retirement from the Air Force in 1968, he joined USAA as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  In 1993 he assumed the role as Chairman Emeritus.  BGen McDermott also chaired the investor group that purchased the San Antonio Spurs basketball team, which our Classmate Gregg Popovich has coached to several national championships.

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Capt Sijan's sister Janine with sculptor Jim Nance ('71)

AOG Tops Winded Warrior Donations !

The US Air Force Academy Association of Graduates (AOG) supports Graduates and their families as they contribute to the Nation and their communities worldwide.  AOG has also put its shoulder to the wheel providing top support for our little band of runners and sidekicks on the "Winded Warriors" Team.  On top of nearly 40% growth in “clicks” to our website over the last week to promote donations, we are very grateful that AOG has pushed “Winded Warriors” to the top of the Hood-to-Coast charity Leaderboard!

Over the decades, the Class of 1970 has become known for making contributions with the AOG. This includes donation of the poignant and inspiring Southeast Asia Memorial Pavilion, which was dedicated by Superintendent LtGen Michael Gould (‘76) in the Plaza of Heroes before leadership including AF Chief of Staff Gen Mark Welsh (‘76), as well as our Classmates and families.  (See video at left)  This included our donation of the larger-than-life bronze statue of Medal of Honor winner Capt Lance Sijan, Class of 1965. (The striking sculpture and an impressive bronze relief map of Asia in the Pavilion were created by celebrated artist Jim Nance of the Class of 1971.)  Closely partnered with the AOG are members of USAFA70 — including Winded Warrior Teammates Mike Lambert founding director, and Tom Stein director, of the USAFA Endowment -- linking arms with the AOG to serve the Academy, our Graduates and generations of Cadets and Officers to come.

Association of Graduates Tops 'Winded Warrior' Donations ►

AOG Leadership

Cathy McClain '82
Chairman
USAFA Association of Graduates

Marty Marcolongo '88
President & CEO
​USAFA Association of Graduates

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Thanks also to donors representing the following  organizations & groups!

If you want to credit a donation to your USAFA Class, company/organization, or in honor of someone who has struggled with cancer:

• Please donate through one of our Team Members on their "Everyday Hero" ► page 
• Then contact us here ► so we can add your organization's logo or name of the cancer fighter you honor.   We welcome participation from every USAFA Class as we stand together in the Long Blue Line.  We will include your Class Crest below, linked to your Class's history on the AOG !  So far, we have the following, but we're just getting started!  Don't delay.  We're nearly at the starting line, and AIR FORCE hits the asphalt for 36 hours non-stop​.  

  ADVENTURE BOOT CAMP
​      Suzanne Stringfellow
w/John Stringfellow '70 - Team Member

CB Urban Development
San Diego, CA

​​Classmate/Donor/
​Team Captain -
CEO Charles Black '70

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Team Member/Donor  -
CEO Jim "Mulf" Mulford '70

Class of 1982 - Best in Blue

Thanks to members of the USAFA Endowment supporting the Winded Warriors to #FINISHCANCER

Class of 1971 - We Make 13 Lucky

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​innovation

John Hale '70 - Principal -
Team Member

Class of 1988 - Faith Has No Fear

Class of 1970 - By the Sword We Seek Peace

World Masters Champion — Grady Cash '70 - Team Member

Four top-selling books on the Shroud of Turin Research Project - Dr. Ken Stevenson '69

Central Texas Distinguished AOG Chapter

Classmate/Donor — CEO JW "Wild Bill" Stealey '70

Top Business Press Awards — Classmate/Donor & Prof. John Ballard (emeritus) '70

Class of 1969 - To Be, Not to Be Seen

Air Force Academy Society of Washington

Amazing Maasai Girls Project - Team Member Bob Welbaum '70

Class of 1980 - Strive to Excel

AF 70th Anniversary - USAFA70 Honors Non-Commissioned Officers

GodsDogsRescue - Team Member Mike Gregersen '70 & wife Diane

Class of 1967 - To a Life Which Justifies Itself

First of Western novel series - 5-star reviews on Amazon - Mike Torreano '70

Class of 1966 - To the Stars Through Difficulty

Class of 1976 - Spirit of 76

Edison Ventures - John Martinson '70 - CEO (emeritus)

Class of 1979 - Might Fine

Class of 1998 - Domination Through Excellence

Class of 2003 - Strong and Mighty

COV Incorporated

Oil & Gas Producer
Team Member Gary Covington '70 - CEO 

Class of 1968 - With Wings and Courage

Class of 2010 - Strength Within

San Antonio Spurs - Gregg Popovich '70 Coach

Class of 1987 - Our Strength is From Heaven

Class of 1996 - We Will Find a Way or Make One

C/FC Nino Baldacci - Class of 'Forever - Donations in Kind - lending Jersey to Tom Jones '70 for pretend

San Diego Padres - Charles Black '70 - former President

LtGen Thomas Moorman - Superintendent - Honorary '70 - for modeling a high standards of decency and leadership

BGen Louis Seith - our first Commandant - Honorary '70 - for modeling decency and leadership (later full Gen as Chief of Staff for Supreme HQ Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)

BG Robin Olds - our legendary second Commandant - Honorary '70 - fighter ace in three wars - for modeling combat tenacity, candor, dedication to subordinates and sense of humor

​You had to be there