U.S. Air Force Academy releases “2025 in Review” (Photo)US Air Force Academy - 12/04/25 3:21 PM
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – The U.S. Air Force Academy released its 2025 in Review, showcasing significant achievements in its mission to forge leaders of character who are prepared to lead in air, space and cyberspace. The review, authored by U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, underscores the Academy's commitment to excellence across its military, academic and athletic mission sets.
The 2025 in Review details key accomplishments, including:
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Year-round Military Training and Warrior Ethos: Cadets undertook realistic and adversary-focused training experiences and field exercises to enable Ready Airman Training and support familiarization with the doctrine of Agile Combat Employment.
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Sustained Academic Excellence: Sustained top rankings from U.S. News & World Report, offered a broad range of academic programs, and achieved groundbreaking research in STEM fields. To date, 11 cadets and counting have captured prestigious competitive scholarships, including two Rhodes Scholarships.
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Competitive Athletics and Warfighter-Focused Physical Training: Multiple individual and team national championships, 36 All-American honors, and the introduction of new warfighter-focused physical education courses.
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Class Accomplishments: The review highlighted each class’s successes and an 11% increase in applicants over the previous 3-year average at this point in the admissions cycle.
"As the calendar year draws to a close with cadets and permanent party preparing for the holiday season, we are taking stock of a demanding but decisive year and our solemn responsibility of forging warrior-leaders for our nation,” said Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind. “As we look back on the year, we are exceptionally proud of the entire USAFA team for enacting purposeful transformation and delivering excellence, all while overcoming various challenges."
The full 2025 in Review provides a comprehensive overview of the Academy's progress and ongoing initiatives. Click here to read the full 2025 in Review
For media inquiries, please contact U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications Office at USAFA.media@us.af.mil.
YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region - 12/04/25 1:17 PM
Colorado Springs, CO — The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is proud to host Breakfast with Santa: Military Family Celebration, a free Polar Express–themed holiday event designed to honor and support local military families. This festive gathering offers a magical holiday experience filled with connection, celebration, and community appreciation.
Breakfast with Santa will take place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, December 6th, at the Southeast & Armed Services YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
This year’s event will feature a warm, family-friendly breakfast, holiday craft and activity stations, gifts for children from Santa, Military community resource vendors, and Holiday meal giveaways.
Registration is currently full at 750 participants. This will be our biggest year yet! We invite you to follow along as we highlight the meaningful work that the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region does. Follow us on Facebook here to view the impact that we make in the Military community. Interested in a Military Membership? Join the Y today at https://ppymca.org/join/military-membership/
“Breakfast with Santa is more than a seasonal celebration — it’s a heartfelt way for us to give back to Military and Veteran families who could use a little extra support. We see their sacrifices every day, and this event is our opportunity to show our deep appreciation by helping make their Christmas truly special.” - Kimberly Jones - Director of Military Programs
Peak Vista Community Health Centers - 12/03/25 1:00 PM
December 3, 2025
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Rob Laitman, MD, a renowned educator and clinician, will deliver a lecture on schizophrenia treatment at Peak Vista Community Health Centers’ (Peak Vista) International Circle campus. The lecture is on December 10, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, and it is free to the public. Community members interested in attending can register at bit.ly/Laitman-Lecture.
Clozapine Management and the EASE Protocol
Laitman specializes in the use of clozapine to treat treatment-resistant schizophrenia, schizoaffective and bipolar I disorders. During his lecture, he will speak on the EASE protocol, which he developed to guide prescribers through effective and safe initiation and management of clozapine – including how to handle the side effects of the drug.
Clozapine is widely recognized as the gold standard for individuals who have not responded to other antipsychotic medications. According to a 2021 article in the World Journal of Psychiatry, up to 70% of patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia show improvement on clozapine. It is also the only medicine approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce suicide risks in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Despite its proven benefits, the drug is underutilized. The FDA reported that while there are up to 1.2 million individuals with treatment-resistant schizophrenia in the Unites States, only 148,000 were prescribed clozapine.
Education is key to increasing these numbers and improving the quality of life for patients across the country.
Bringing Laitman to Colorado Springs
Elisabeth Almond, a provider at Peak Vista, worked in tandem with the Colorado Mad Moms group to bring Laitman to the area for this lecture.
“We have a large community here of people who are struggling with a schizophrenia or bipolar diagnosis. It can be devastating when you feel liked you have tried everything and nothing has worked,” said Almond, who has seen the benefits of clozapine firsthand through loved ones in her life. “It doesn’t have to be that way. There is another option to explore.”
Schedule
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8:00 – 10:00 a.m. |
Lecture: “Clozapine Initiation and Management” |
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10:00 – 10:15 a.m. |
Break Light snacks provided. |
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10:15 – 11:30 a.m. |
Film Screening: “Into the Light – Meaningful Recovery from Psychosis” |
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11:30 a.m. – Noon |
Stand-Up Comedy Show By Daniel Laitman, a Manhattan-based comic and clozapine user who is recovering from schizophrenia. |
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About Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit organization providing exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. Celebrating over 50 years of community health service, Peak Vista offers primary medical, integrated behavioral health and dental care services. We proudly serve over 70,000 patients annually through 20 outpatient centers in Colorado’s Pikes Peak and East Central regions. To learn more about Peak Vista, visit PeakVista.org.
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
(719) 344-6606
Zoe.Morton@peakvista.org