The Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation just dropped a special episode of Long Blue Leadership, featuring our continuing coverage of the 32nd National Character and Leadership Symposium. ----more----

Bryan Grossman, senior director of strategic communications and managing editor of Checkpoints magazine, speaks with this year’s Sullenberger Award for Courage recipients. “Atomic,” “Batman,” “Guns,” and “Royal” helped stave off an arial assault on an allied nation. Listen to their stories on any of your favorite podcast apps and watch for more additional coverage in your March Checkpoints.

(L-R) OUR GUESTS FOR THIS SPECIAL EDITION OF LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP

Capt. Kyle "Royal" Abraham, USAFA ’19 Capt. Logan "Batman" Cowan, USAFA ‘18 Capt. Carla "Guns" Nava, USAFA ’18 Claire "Atomic" Eddins, USAFA ’18 "...All (four of these) warfighter graduates distinguished themselves in what has been called the largest air-to-air engagement in over 50 years when they helped turn away Iran’s April 2024 attack against Israel. Their extraordinary airmanship contributed greatly to preserving regional stability, protecting Coalition forces, and saving countless civilian lives."

Copy Credit: USAFA Superintendent's Office

CHECKPOINTS ONLINE

ACCESS THE MOST RECENT ISSUE OF CHECKPOINTS - REQUIRES SIGN-IN

THE LONG BLUE LINE PODCAST NETWORK TEMPORARY STUDIO CADET HONORS CONFERENCE ROOM, POLARIS HALL

VIEW THE FULL NCLS 2025 SPEAKER AND PRESENTER PLAYLIST

The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation