New superintendent takes command at the United States Air Force Academy

USAFA — On Friday, the United States Air Force Academy had a change of superintendent.

An assumption of command ceremony was held for Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind the new superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy.

WATCH: Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind addresses the United States Air Force Academy for the first time

Nominated by President Joe Biden, Bauernfeind was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 18.

As an alumnus of the 1991 class, Bauernfeind will now serve as acting commander of cadet training, a 47-month program.

Bauernfeind was previously in command of Air Force Special Operations Commands.

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Pueblo community honors 13-year-old Joeylin McDonald with lantern ceremony

Family and friends gathered at the Riverwalk in Pueblo to celebrate the life of 13-year-old Joeylin McDonald, who passed away last week in a tragic accident at a youth program.

Pueblo community honors 13-year-old Joeylin McDonald with lantern ceremony

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