February 2026 Gradcast - Keeping the Long Blue Line Connected

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!   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