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FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2019 file photo, Navy midshipmen march onto field ahead of an NCAA college football game between the Army and the Navy in Philadelphia. A military investigation finds that hand gestures used by cadets and midshipmen during the Army-Navy game broadcast had nothing to do with white supremacy. The investigation, which included interviews and background checks, determined that two freshmen were taking part in a “sophomoric” game that had “no racist intent.” (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Navy, Army probes find no racism intent in hand gestures

By Lolita C. Baldor Dec. 20, 2019 02:20 PM EST

Army cadets salute ahead of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Military academies probe possible 'white power' sign at game

Dec. 15, 2019 10:54 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2016, file photo, Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo, right, reacts as he watches a failed field goal-attempt in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, in Annapolis, Md. The 120th Army-Navy game is set for Saturday in Philadelphia. Navy leads the series 60-52-7. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Army-Navy rivalry features Trump attending 120th game

By Dan Gelston Dec. 13, 2019 01:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2019, file photo, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper talks to the media with Qatar Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Khalid Al Attiyah at the Pentagon in Washington. Barely four months into his tenure, Esper is making his second trek across the Pacific. And yet it is the Middle East – most recently a near-war with Iran and an actual war in Syria – that in Washington commands more attention and demands more American troops. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)
US military academy athletes can now delay service, go pro

By Lolita C. Baldor Nov. 14, 2019 06:32 PM EST

FILE--In this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, file photograph, Air Force fullback Taven Birdow, center, is stopped short of the end zone by Utah State defensive end Dalton Baker, left, and linebacker Kevin Meitzenheimer in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Air Force Academy, Colo. Birdow's father, Jermaine, was able to see in person for the first time his son play Saturday, Nov. 2, against Army. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Air Force senior relishes dad in stands after prison release

By Pat Graham Nov. 07, 2019 02:04 AM EST

Air Force's Zane Lewis, front right, reacts after deflecting a pass during an NCAA college football game against Colgate at Air Force Academy, Colo., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette via AP)
Montez leads way as Colorado renews rivalry with Air Force

By Pat Graham Sep. 13, 2019 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Air Force linebacker Kyle Johnson (40), center, celebrates after a play against Navy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force linebacker Kyle Johnson spent the summer interning at a think tank in Washington, D.C., that provides data-driven analysis on global conflict. He can't get too specific. The information is sensitive and classified. He can certainly reveal his game plan: To lead the Falcons back to a bowl game, attend graduate school, special operations training and one day be a leader in the intelligence community. (Dougal Brownlie/The Gazette via AP)
Secret's out on hard-hitting Air Force linebacker

By Pat Graham Aug. 13, 2019 05:40 PM EDT

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President Donald Trump gestures as he walks to Marine One across the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 26, 2019, for the short trip to Andrews Air Force Base en route to Japan for the G-20 summit.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Trump orders new policy about military academies, pro sports

Jun. 26, 2019 07:05 PM EDT

President Donald Trump speaks during the presentation of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point football team, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump wants to restore waiver for service academy athletes

By Kevin Freking May. 06, 2019 03:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Army coach Jeff Monken stands with his team after an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. Monken and his staff have been crisscrossing the country in search of new talent. He says the academy-record 11 wins last season and a final ranking of No. 19 in the AP Top 25 have helped, but he stills needs to explain what West Point is to many potential recruits. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Army's Jeff Monken still facing same recruiting challenges

By John Kekis Feb. 21, 2019 03:01 AM EST

In this photo taken in 2004, Aurora, a rare white gyrfalcon and Air Force Academy mascot, visits Pinon Valley Elementary School in Colorado Springs, Colo., on the arm of an academy cadet in the falconry program. Aurora, injured at West Point during an apparent prank before the annual rivalry game between the two service academies Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, is back home and showing signs of improvement. (Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette via AP)
Injured Air Force falcon resting, with recovery expected

Nov. 05, 2018 03:49 PM EST

In a photo taken in 2004, then Air Force Academy cadet Tyler Young and falcon Aurora, one of the academy's official mascots, rest aboard an airplane in Air Force Academy, Colo., before flying to Chicago for a college fair. Aurora, injured at West Point during an apparent prank before the annual rivalry game between the two service academies Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, is back home and showing signs of improvement. (Jerilee Bennett/The Gazette via AP)
Air Force mascot falcon improving after injury at West Point

Nov. 04, 2018 01:55 PM EST

SMU linebacker Richard Moore (14) and safety Elijah McQueen (6) works to bring down Navy tight end CJ Williams (20) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. (Ryan Michalesko/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Navy braces for Air Force, eyes Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

By Pat Graham Oct. 05, 2018 08:12 PM EDT