Our Purpose
The purpose of the USAFA Arizona Parents Club is to:
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promote a better understanding of USAFA among members and non-members
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form a strong link of friendship and camaraderie between the parents of cadets, past, present, and future, through social relationships on matters of common interest to members
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assist parents of cadets and candidates when assistance is needed or requested
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assist USAFA Admission Liaison Officers (ALOs) in disseminating information
What We Do
Cadet Care Packages
Four times a year, we have a Club meeting which kicks off with the assembly of Cadet care packages. We time them so that cadets will have extra goodies to snack on while studying for their GR's, or to help start the semester with some yummy treats. We also send gift cards to our AZ Cadets at the beginning of each semester to help with their school expenses. Our meetings are a great time for parents to socialize and get acquainted with one another and chat about our cadets!
Doolie Dinner
An annual event held in June, to honor new appointees entering the academy that year. It is hosted by the Arizona Liaison Officers and sponsored by the Arizona Parents Club. Club members are on hand for a smiling face and to answer questions. A guest speaker is included in the program as well as current USAFA Cadets and Prep School attendees will be on hand to speak about their experiences at USAFA. All appointees, their parents and family members should plan to attend this informative event.
All-Academies Holiday Ball
The biggest event of the year! The Arizona All Academies Holiday Ball is a very special gala held annually in December to recognize cadets and midshipmen who have the honor of representing Arizona at our nation’s military academies. This event honors these young leaders from Arizona by hosting an elegant evening steeped in military traditions, formality, a guest speaker, dinner, and dancing. The evening also serves as a farewell to those cadets and midshipmen who will receive their commissions the following May and begin their careers of military service to our country. All Arizona cadets, families, and guests are invited to attend.
Fundraising – Class Crest Blankets
Each year each class designs its own class crest based on the USAFA tradition since 1959!
Requirements for each crest include all the elements on the Class of 1959's crest: the class number, the class year, the Polaris star, and the eagle. The “Made in America” blanket is an outstanding gift for graduation, sponsor families and family members! Proceeds from the sale help support the Cadets from Arizona and provide a contribution to the general fund of the current USAFA Class. We appreciate your support.
Who We Are
Sarah Marbach - President
Cadet Jake Marbach, Class of 2026
In addition to serving on the Arizona USAFA board, Sarah is a College Counselor at Veritas Prep Academy. Her son, Jake, is in the class of 2026 and is a legacy in his dad‘s squadron 36, Pink Panthers. In her spare time she enjoys hiking and rock climbing.
Nan Stanley: Co-Vice President
Cadet Colorado Stanley, Class of 2027
In addition to this role, Nan serves on the Exec Committee for USAFA Taste of Home 2025 and is a member of the Dignity Health Women's Council - East Valley. She is an Adoption Ambassador at Lost Our Home (pet rescue) and mentors young girls through Girls to Women at a local Ahwatukee middle school. She and her husband, Chris, have lived in AZ since 2007 and have two dogs Dakota and Bremer.
Katie Hill - Co-Vice President
Cadet Kelly Hill, Class of 2027
Katie works from her northern Arizona home as a bookkeeper and editor. As her cadet is the youngest of five children--and nature abhors a vacuum--she has endeavored to stay busy in her empty nest. Katie is also involved on the design committee for the Class of 2027 Gold Spirit Association, is the Arizona lead for the 2025 USAFA Taste of Home Southwest region, and serves on the board of directors for a number of local non-profits.
Jeannine McDowell - Membership
Cadet Seth McDowell, Class of 2028 -Be Bold Be Great
Welcome to our new 2029 families!
In addition to her new role on the USAFA Arizona Parents Club board, Jeannine works in the office at a local elementary school. While adjusting to having an empty nest, she enjoys traveling to visit her 3 children and taking in the sights of this beautiful country!
Cori Hord - Treasurer
USAFA Cadet Libby Hord, Class of 2027
Fran Hutchings - Fundraising
Rob Hutchings - Webmaster
USAFA Cadet Austin Hutchings, Class of 2026
Both Program Managers (Software/I.T.). We love Arizona, the outdoors, off-roading, fast cars, and sports. Our boys ran cross country, track, and played basketball in high school.
Colleen Reidhead - Secretary
Nicole Connors - Fundraising
USAFA Cadet Logan Lachemann, Class of 2026
Former Marketing and Sales Agency Owner. In her spare time Nicole loves to travel with her family, exercise and read.
