FOIA Request to United States Air Force Academy regarding University Board Member Information on October 22, 2025.
On October 22, 2025, Centennial State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the United States Air Force Academy. The request seeks access to specific records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include a current list of members of the University’s governing board or board of trustees. This list should detail each member’s full name, title or position, and term of service. Additionally, the request asks for any official headshots, portraits, or photographs maintained by the University for use in official publications, directories, or on its website. Furthermore, it seeks any official biographies or biographical summaries prepared or maintained by the University that are used for press releases, board directories, or public profiles.
Centennial State News emphasizes its role as a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization highlights that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency to the public. As such, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
