AIR FORCE GRADCAST
with Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P’17 - Association & Foundation news and updates for Grads and the Long Blue Line community!
Episodes
The Cadets of summer, tailgates, reunions, grads in the news and more — September’s Air Force Gradcast is packed! Join hosts Vince Greco P’17 and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 as they highlight the incredible summer research cadets did, hear how graduates are stepping into major national roles, and don’t miss updates on the Next of Kin program, new career transition resources and where to find us this fall — from the Navy ...
In this special edition of Air Force Gradcast, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind ’91, USAFA’s 22nd superintendent, shares an inside look into cadet development and answers graduate questions. Hosted by Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99, this episode dives into the Academy’s mission and how it is preparing our nation’s future warfighters.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS A...
Lt. Col. Nichole “Vapor” Ayers ’11 joins us from orbit! From cadet to astronaut, she shares how the U.S. Air Force Academy prepared her for life aboard the International Space Station, the lessons space learned in the space program about leadership and how viewing Earth from 250 miles up re-shapes one's call to serve.
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Truman Scholars, USAFA players in the NFL, and a peanut butter–banana–mayo sandwich. They all made the cut in this edition of Air Force Gradcast! Hosts Vince Greco P’17 and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 talk Acceptance Day, Long Blue Line Weekend, legendary Coach Fisher DeBerry and so much more.
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Your July Air Force Gradcast is here! In this episode, the Class of 2029 arrives and brings a record-breaking crowd; the Academy releases new security info for non-military ID holders; USAFA athletes are exhibiting excellence on a national level, and we share an informational, motivational and emotional conversation with Rick Wright ’74, AOG North Texas chapter president.
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In this special feature of the Air Force Gradcast, we spotlight the most recent recipients of the Academy’s Distinguished Service Award—exceptional graduates whose lives and careers reflect the highest ideals of service, leadership, and integrity. ----more----
Through thoughtful conversation, they share what shaped their paths, how they continue to serve, and why the Long Blue Line remains such a vital force in their lives. It’s a...
Your June Air Force Gradcast is here! Join hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17, along with special guest Steve Lincoln, the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation's senior development writer and editor. They discuss the Class of 2025 graduation, Athletics Hall of Fame nominees, a big fundraising win, the Class of 1976 50th reunion project and much more!
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In this edition of Air Force Gradcast hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 and their special guests, Mr. John Martinson and Mr. Randy Helms, Distinguished Service Award wrecipients as they discuss how the Academy honors distinguished service. In news, updates, and events, graduation day for cadets and the prep school; a winning season for women’s basketball; a BIG day of giving and so much more! Gradca...
Your April Air Force Gradcast is here! Join hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 share the latest on a big win for a USAFA wrestler, 4 shining stars for Hotel Polaris, a meet & greet with a Super Bowl winner, events across the country and much more!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS AT THE COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT!
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Your March Air Force Gradcast is here! Join hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 to get the latest on Association of Graduates biennial board elections, the new Next Gen. Advisory Council, an important new member of the Association and Foundation Team, base access changes, and much more! Gradcast drops the first Friday of every month and is available on any of your favorite podcast apps! Tune in this F...
Stay connected with your grad community! Your February Air Force Gradcast is here! Hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 have the latest on Association of Graduates Board elections, USAFA winter sports in full swing, new, events, announcements and more!
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Stay connected with your grad community! Your 2025 New Year’s Air Force Gradcast is here! Hosts Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ’99 and Vince Greco P ’17 share the latest on USAFA’s Dean of Faculty’s retirement, the Artemis Moon Tree, closing out a successful donor campaign, a day in the life of co-host, Vince Greco and much more!
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In this edition of Air Force Gradcast, hosts Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 and Vince Greco P ’17, have the latest for you on a new brand for the AOG and Foundation; progress on the new visitor’s center; a call for award nominations; how you can stay connected, new podcast releases and much more! Get Gradcast the first Friday of every month on any of your favorite podcast apps!
QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, IDEAS? TALK TO YOUR GRADCAST HOSTS!
...In this edition of Air Force Gradcast, host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 and her guest, Air Force Academy Foundation's Vince Greco, announce a long-awaited grand opening, wrap up reunion season, talk tailgating by boat, share their travel plans to meet with grads, home games at Falcon stadium, how you can make a difference, stay connected, new podcast releases and much more! Get Gradcast the first Friday of every month on...
It's reunion and tailgating season; a message from the Academy’s new superintendent in Checkpoints; new podcast releases and much more! ----more----
In this edition, host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 discusses reunion and tailgating season; a message from the Academy’s new superintendent in Checkpoints; new podcast releases and much more! Get Gradcast the first Friday of every month on any of your favorite podcast apps!
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The Academy’s Kucera Legacy Center is open! The AOG and Foundation is look for an Executive Vice President of Devlopment. It's reunion season and much more! Episode 5 of Air Force Gradcast is here!
Episode 5 of the Air Force Gradcast is available now! In this edition, host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 and fellow Association and Foundation teammates Kelly Banet and Michele Bergeman discuss expanded roles, increasing en...
Marching back with the Class of 2028; the Academy’s new superintendent; leadership awards; upcoming events; and much more! Episode 4 of Air Force Gradcast is here!
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Episode 4 of the Air Force Gradcast is available now! In this edition, host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 and fellow Association and Foundation teammates Maj. (Ret.) Michael Barnes, Kelly Banet and Jennifer Cooper discuss...
Academy Grads, Episode 3 of your Air Force Gradcast is here with AOG and Foundation news, updates, impact, people, special features and events!----more----
Episode 3 of Air Force Gradcast features a stellar cast of AOG and Foundation Gradcasters! Listen for news, updates, events, announcements and more! Gradcast drops the first Friday of every month and is available on all your favorite podcast apps. Su...
Academy Grads, Episode 2 of your Air Force Gradcast is here with AOG and Foundation news, updates, impact, people, special features and events!----more----
Host, Naviere Walkewicz ’99, congratulates the class of 2024 and retiring Lt. Gen. Richard Clark. The AOG and Foundation's Kelly Banet updates on 1Day1USAFA impact and our construction projects. You’ll meet Senior Director of Alumni Relations, Maj. (Ret.) Michael Barnes, USAF, ...
Your Air Force Gradcast is here! Association of Graduates member news, updates, events, special people and more!----more----
In this edition, Gradcast host, Naviere Walkwicz ‘99, and her guests, announce our next distinguished graduates, invite you to join with them on 1Day1USAFA to support cadets and the Academy, tell you about a networking event you won’t want to miss and give you everything you need ...
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