HERITAGE MINUTE

The process of sharing information has quickly evolved, and Air Force Public Affairs has not been immune to change. Fax machines and weekly base newspapers have been replaced with 24-hour news cycles and the digital age. Col. (Ret.) Johnny Whitaker ’73 witnessed the evolution of Air Force communications firsthand. Hear his stories, lessons and leadership insights on the latest Heritage Minute Podcast.
 
 
 

How did military space evolve from behind-the-scenes to its own military service?
In this edition of the Heritage Minute Podcast, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Nina Armagno ’88 shares her firsthand perspective on the rise of military space, the creation of the U.S. Space Force and why space remains critical to national security.

The Cold War ends. Desert Storm begins. Stealth technology changes the battlefield.
In this episode of the Heritage Minute Podcast, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Tony Monetti ’87 reflects on a decade that reshaped the U.S. Air Force and transformed the way America projects airpower around the world.
 

What sticks around after nearly three decades at the U.S. Air Force  Academy? For Lt. Col. (Ret.) Tom Mabry ’80, it’s the cadets. His greatest reward wasn’t the roles or recognition — it was calling names and watching cadets cross the stage at graduation. Col. Mabry shares some of his story with Heritage Minute host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Steve Simon ’77.
 

In this edition of Heritage Minute Podcast, a behind-the-scenes look at how the U.S. Air Force Academy tells its story. Host Lt Col. (Ret.) Steve Simon ’77 is joined by Senior Master Sgt. (Ret.) Dean Miller, a former USAFA public affairs specialist and strategic communications leader, who explains why relationships and trust matter most. Miller reflects on what he carried forward from the Academy — integrity, service and excellence — and how those values matter in every role.
 
 
 

This April in Colorado Springs, more than 600 members of the Long Blue Line will come together to mark 50 years of women at the U.S. Air Force Academy
For five decades, thousands of women have helped define the mission and legacy of the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Today, leaders like Lt. Col. (Ret.) Tanya Hurwitz ’95 are bringing those stories full circle — connecting past impact with future generations.