COLORADO SPRINGS — The Summer Olympics in Los Angeles aren't until 2028, but generating excitement for the games has already begun.
Coaches from USA Basketball went to Fremont Elementary School in Colorado Springs Tuesday to promote the sport and teach students some skills.
Tuesday's clinic was also a chance for staff members at Team USA to get to work with kids. They say helping kids learn about the joy of the sport is a big reason why they love working for Team USA.
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Concerns Rise at Air Force Academy Over Civilian Faculty Cuts
Tom Bewley, the Air Force Academy's Distinguished Visiting Professor for Mechanical Engineering, has stepped forward to raise alarm about proposed cuts to civilian faculty at the academy. In a recent conversation, he expressed his commitment to the institution's success and the concerns of many faculty members who remain silent due to their positions in the military or civilian roles.
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