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Jeffery Austin, Pringle, was recently selected to attend the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado in the fall. Austin is a freshman cadet at Wentworth Military Academy and College, Lexington, Missouri. He is a participant in the Falcon Scholars Program at Wentworth, which provides a total immersion into military training, challenging academics and character development. Wentworth Military Academy and College is one of eight institutions authorized by the Falcon Foundation to host the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Falcon Program. Fully qualified candidates identified by the USAFA Admissions Directorate are provided a scholarship from the Falcon Foundation and given the opportunity to attend a preparatory school for one year. These Falcon Scholars must reapply and qualify for entrance to the USAFA. For more information contact Colonel (Ret.) Tim Casey, academic dean and Falcon Program sponsor, at [email protected] or 660-259-6040 or text 816-456-0931.