Knipe starts at Air

Force Academy

Lessons began Aug. 13 for members of the Class of 2018 at USAFA.  Among them was local teenager Jeremiah Knipe of Putnam.  Jeremiah, who was presented his appointment to the Academy during his recent high school graduation ceremony at Marianapolis Prep School, successfully completed a rigorous six-week basic training program. He was formally accepted into the Cadet Wing on Aug. 5.  

He is the son of  Janice Knipe of Putnam and John Knipe of Divide, Colo.