The Air Force Academy on Sept. 3 announced its newest gyrfalcon mascot has been named Nova after a vote by the Cadet Wing. (Air Force Academy) The Air Force Academy’s newest mascot now has a name.

(KRDO) -- This weekend, the U.S. Air Force Academy's newest falcon mascot will take flight for the first time. According to the USAFA, Nova, a female gyrfalcon, will take her first live flight at ...