Photo by Stephen Roughton | U.S. Air Force Academy | 08.17.2023
U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Elena Castañeda, falconry cadet-in-charge, displays Kuzco, one of the Academy’s 11 falcons, Aug. 17, 2023. The 2-year-old anatum peregrine falcon came to the Academy with an injured wing in 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rayna Schmidt)...
Photo by Justin Pacheco | U.S. Air Force Academy | 07.27.2023
U.S. Air Force Academy Falconry Team Cadet 1st Class Evan Komschlies displays Kara, a 6-year-old prairie falcon. Kara has a medical condition known as “stargazing syndrome” that causes her to tilt her head back and look upward or at odd angles. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Justin R. Pacheco)...
Photo by Trevor Cokley | U.S. Air Force Academy | 07.27.2023
A U.S. Air Force Academy Falconry Team member holds Nova Aug. 23, 2023. The 3-year-old white-phase gyrfalcon succeeded Aurora as the Academy’s official mascot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)...
Photo by Trevor Cokley | U.S. Air Force Academy | 09.27.2022
Falconry cadets pose for a photo with members of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year at the U.S. Air Force Academy Sept. 27, 2022. The falconry team participates in a wide variety of community events, sharing the Academy story with local schools and civic groups, as well as appearances at Academy sporting events, such as Falcon football. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)...
