We are proud to have as our Grand Marshal, Coach Troy Calhoun, head coach of the USAFA Football team.
Troy Calhoun graduated from the Academy in 1989 as a member of the
superintendent's list by earning over a 3.0 grade point average along with a military
performance average of better than 3.0. He and his wife, Amanda, live in Colorado
Springs and have two children, Tyler and Amelia. Troy and Amanda
Calhoun have a strong respect and affinity for the members of our armed services and
are very involved with numerous charitable and community endeavors.
The purpose of the United States Air Force Academy is to develop young people of strong character who graduate and serve as outstanding leaders on active duty and beyond. It’s a purpose Troy Calhoun, a 1989 USAFA grad, thoroughly respects and realizes is necessary for our country. While embracing the mission of the Academy, Calhoun has also found a way to accomplish what was once considered unthinkable: building a service academy program that plays very competitive football in one of college football’s best conferences.
Under Coach Calhoun’s leadership the Falcons have compiled an amazing record. He has led his team to four consecutive seasons that included at least eight wins and a bowl game. With wins over Army and Navy, Air Force won the Command-in-Chief’s Trophy for the second consecutive year. | 
