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Air Force pilots will be patrolling the skies above Levi’s Stadium Sunday as part of the security measures being put in place for this year’s Super Bowl. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Leach)

Super Bowl 50: F-15s to patrol skies after Blue Angels flyover

By Oriana Pawlyk on February 5, 2016 Air Combat Command, Air Force, Air National Guard, Football

Between the Navy’s Blue Angels, the Air Force’s Thunderbirds, and other various aircraft, flyovers for the Super Bowl have wowed audiences for decades. This year, the Blue Angels will open Super Bowl 50, at Levi’s Stadium, California, with their “signature six-jet Delta formation.” But during the game itself, there will be other aerial backup. Air Force F-15 Eagles from the California Air National Guard have been training for weeks leading up to the big game, the Air Force said. The fighter jets will be patrolling the skies for wandering aircraft who have flown into restricted airspaces (on Sunday, the skies…

AFA Parachute team video: West Point needs to "shake it off" after tomorrow’s loss

By Oriana Pawlyk on October 31, 2014 Air Force Academy, Football

The Air Force is reminding the Army Black Knights that even if they lose, it’s okay. Just “Shake it Off.” The Air Force Parachute Team, known as the Wings of Blue, put their agility to the test as they dance — and plunge — to Taylor Swift’s album hit “Shake it Off” for the Air Force vs. Army football spirit video. The teams go head-to-head Nov. 1 at West Point. Winning the last 17 of 20 games against Army, the odds could be in the Falcon’s favor. Check out the video below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUo8REevWQM]

Former Falcon headed to the Super Bowl

By Oriana Pawlyk on January 23, 2013 Air Force Academy, Football

Former Air Force Falcon wide receiver Chad Hall is headed to the Super Bowl with the 49ers. Hall, a 2008 Air Force Academy graduate, is part of the NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers. Air Force Athletics announced that Hall was signed to the practice squad during the season by San Francisco and was moved to the active roster for last weekend’s NFC Championship game. Hall, who spent the last two seasons with the Eagles, wears No. 14 for the 49ers. In 2010, Hall was the first service academy grad to make the Eagles’ active team roster for that season. Hall…

A not-so-uniform reaction to new gridiron garb

By Oriana Pawlyk on October 10, 2012 Air Force Academy, Air Force swag, Football, Uniforms

If this were an episode of “E! Fashion Police,” the Air Force would have (more than likely) been on the “worst dressed” list. Flashback: Air Force played Navy over the weekend, with the Midshipmen winning 28-21 in overtime against the Falcons. But what also caused a stir were the new uniforms Air Force was sporting: Specially designed uniforms, inspired by the Air Force’s B-2 Spirit and F-22 Raptor aircraft. The name on the back of the even-numbered jerseys had “F-22 Raptor” while the odd numbered jerseys had “B-2 Spirit” in place of the names. The helmet logo represented the top…

He’s 11, and he’s all Air Force

By Oriana Pawlyk on October 3, 2012 Air Force, Air Force Academy, Football, Uncategorized, Video

This young boy was all smiles during his daylong call of duty. Eleven-year-old Wyatt Denton was given the opportunity to experience a day in the life of an Air Force cadet at the Air Force Academy, Colo., on Sept. 28, CBS/KKTV reported. Wyatt was diagnosed a few years ago with lymphoma and since he was little, he’s always shown interest in being in the Air Force. Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Wyatt’s dream came true. The Air Force’s newest cadet filed in wearing his very own sized flight suit and cap. His name tag read, “Wyatt Denton, Cadet For A Day.”…

Video: Air Force cadets go “Gangnam Style” in spirit spot for Navy game

By Karen Small on October 2, 2012 Air Force, Air Force Academy, Football, Offbeat, Video

Air Force Academy cadets began preparing for Saturday’s game against Navy by creating their own parody of “Gangnam Style” to compete with the version produced by midshipmen last month. Check out both videos below. Air Force [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0jj-HNhTAU[/youtube] Navy [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhHufV9g4k4[/youtube]

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