(U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.) — The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) recently finished an investigation into the Men’s Soccer Team related to allegations of breaching the Athletic Code of Conduct, according to the Academy.
USAFA said the allegations were of “physical, unprofessional, and demeaning misconduct” inflicted on other members of the team. On Wednesday, April 16, the Commandant of Cadets launched disciplinary actions after a thorough review of the evidence, and USAFA said further corrective actions are under review. Details of the disciplinary actions are covered by the Privacy Act and will not be disclosed.
“In the fall, members of the men’s soccer team breached our Athletic Code of Conduct and their actions were incompatible with Academy values and expectations,” said Nathan Pine, U.S. Air Force Academy Athletic Director. “While the Athletic Department engages in education and prevention measures annually with all teams, we will review our program to see where improvements can be made. It is imperative that all of our cadet-athletes and staff fully understand and embrace the clear lines between healthy teambuilding activities and unhealthy behaviors.”
“We hold our cadets, staff and faculty to the highest standards of conduct,” said Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent. “We will not tolerate demeaning training or actions at the U.S. Air Force Academy. We expect leaders of character and quality to hold each other accountable and build each other up to exceed our standards.”

