Membership Benefits
The ​Surviving Spouse of a Graduate Member will receive amended benefits:
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  • Continued Life Membership of the USAFA Association and Foundation
  • Invite to Reunions and other events
  • Legacy Parent benefits if son/daughter currently at USAFA or USAFA Prep School. 
  • Online copy of Checkpoints
    • ​​If the graduate was receiving the printed Checkpoints, the surviving spouse will continue to receive the printed magazine for another year (unless they opt out). 

  • Invite to Surviving Spouse private group within Long Blue Line Portal
  • Invitation to attend Next of Kin Ceremony, if recently passed away, which is held annually at USAFA.
  • Access to online resources.  Please see "Support Resources" section below. 
  • This membership does not include voting rights.
Support Resources
TAPS
​(Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)

​TAPS is the national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources for all those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one.
Travis Manion Foundation


​Empower veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations.
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Veterans Affairs
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Overview of VA Benefits for Spouses, Dependents and Survivors.
Holbrook Farms Retreat

Provides the setting and personal community for military survivors to restore balance, connect with nature, and ensure they are never alone.
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