TCA-AOG awarded “Distinguished Chapter” once again: 15 years in a row!
Welcome!
On 18 May 2011, the Twin Cities Area Chapter of the United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates was established. The TCA-AOG is proud to serve all Air Force Academy graduates in the greater Twin Cities Area and has been designated as a “Distinguished Chapter“ by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates in every year of our existence!
Our Mission
“To serve and support the United States of America, the United States Air Force, the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Military, and the graduate community by creating a business network, a support network and a social network that fosters the ideals of an enduring commitment to integrity, excellence and service to our country. We will provide leadership, communication and support to all of the Air Force Academy graduates throughout our community as well as to military veterans.”
You are a member because you are an Air Force Academy Graduate! We are a donations only, no dues organization.
Free for all alumni living in the Minnesota/Western WI area. This is a 501(c)(19) veteran-only, tax-exempt organization.
Join our LinkedIn by searching for “Twin Cities U.S. Air Force Academy Association of Graduates” and send a request to join.
Open Board Meetings
Monthly Board Meetings are open to all alumni and are held the 3rd Tuesday evening of every month, beginning at 1700 with a social half-hour, followed by the meeting at 1730. Our meetings are held at VFW Post 5555, 6715 Lake Shore Drive South, Richfield, MN 55423 (off Lyndale Ave). Please come and join us!
East & West Metro All Academies
Networking Breakfasts
Have you been to a monthly networking breakfast? West-side is 1st Friday of the month (Kip’s-St Louis Park), East-side is 2nd Friday of the month (New Woodbury Cafe). Details are on the events page.
☕ TCA-AOG Business Spotlight: Heart Rock Coffee
Each month, TCA-AOG will showcase a Minnesota/Western Wisconsin USAFA graduate-owned business—and we’re excited to introduce our inaugural spotlight business:
❤️ Heart Rock Coffee, owned by Jeff & Tricia Babinski (‘94) in Caledonia (Spring Grove), Minnesota.
☕ Heart Rock is More Than Just Coffee
Some places serve coffee. Others roast coffee and become part of their community.
Heart Rock purchases beans from around the world from companies committed to sustainability and fair practices throughout the supply chain—from crop to cup. Their 100% Arabica, specialty-grade beans are roasted to order 4–5 days a week for peak freshness.
And there’s more! On Fridays (8 AM–1 PM) and Saturdays (8 AM–12 PM), you can stop into the shop for seasonal favorites, including Norwegian Spice Lattes and Turkish coffee. They also offer locally harvested honey.
☕ Follow their Facebook page for seasonal offerings and shop updates!
When you stop in or order online, you’re not just supporting a coffee shop. You’re supporting USAFA grads who are investing in their community and making it a special place to call home. ❤️
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2026 Sponsor
If interested in being a sponsor, please contact the TCA-AOG: USAFA.tca.aog@gmail.com
2025 In-Kind Donors
Chapter Founding Sponsor
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