Class of 1968 Reunion Merchandise Options...and
there are many!
If you want merchandise with our class crest embroidered on it:
a. ColePromo, which is located just outside the Academy’s
South Gate (7584 N. Academy Blvd.), is working with the AOG to provide
merchandise for our 55th Reunion. This year they have standardized
their offering to each reunion class. We have 24 clothing and 3 accessory
items to choose from and four different embroidery options. Added
to the items ordered will be shipping ($8.50 per order) and tax (8.20%).
Also note, from their website: “Sorry, no refunds or exchanges.
All sales are final.” For your convenience, here is a link to
their website: https://www.merchtoolbox.com/aog1968?page=2
b. Land’s End has a business division in which they offer clothing
and other merchandise with embroidered logos. Our class can now order
that same merchandise, and take advantage of the promotions they frequently
offer, with our class crest embroidered on all the merchandise in
their business division and any merchandise in their general catalog
where logos are able to be embroidered. This program is available
for you to order merchandise now and even in the future. They will
charge $8.95 extra to add the class crest to each item. You can call
them and place your order or order online. We have our own “USAFA
Class of 1968” storefront: https://business.landsend.com/store/lxon.
Here is a short tutorial to order on the website. To get started,
click on the link. Then click on “Men” then click on “Polos”
in the Shirt Category. Choose the first shirt, click on a color (dark
blue) and click on the shirt. Then click on a box with a size and
enter “1” in the box. Scroll down and click on “Apply
Logo.” Now you’ll see two versions of the class crest: choose
either one, click on it and the crest appears on the material sample.
Here’s where you can get very creative and change the colors
of the threads. Click on “Change Logo Color(s)” and you’ll
see three options: the first keeps the existing logo colors; the second
removes the color thread and matches the thread of the shirt material;
and the third allows you to completely change the thread colors to
your liking. If you’re artistic, this a very cool feature. The
crest is similar to the paint-by-numbers drawings we did as kids.
In our logo, there are 13 thread areas (some have the same colors).
Click on #1 then click on any color on the right side. Once you do,
you’ll see many more options of that basic color to choose from.
Choose one and it will change that area of the crest to the new color.
Don’t like what you did: simply click “Undo” above
the colors. Once you finish with this section, choose where you want
the crest to be located on your shirt: most would click on “Chest
Left Side,” but you can put it in any of the 9 locations provided
(our crest is large and might not fit in all locations on smaller
sized apparel). Once you click on a location, click on “Apply
Logo.” Now click on “Add to Bag.” If you run into issues
with online ordering, you can always call customer service at 1-800-587-1541
(number is also on the webpage) and they will help you with your order.
If you just want merchandise with the AFA branding:
a. The AOG offers merchandise with variations of the AFA branding
both online and at Doolittle Hall. Grads always get a 15% discount.
During reunions, the AOG will use half of the 2nd floor at Doolittle
to display all their merchandise. The AOG has increased both the quality
and quantity of the merchandise they offer since our last reunion.
It is worth a trip to Doolittle to check out their latest lines of
merchandise offerings and/or to shop their store online: www.shopafa.org.
b. Fanatics, Inc. has contracts to supply logoed merchandise to the
public for almost all college and professional sports teams: to include
logoed merchandise for the AFA Athletic Department. Their merchandise
is available both in the Visitor Center (daily) and at the Cadet Field
House (during sporting events). Suggest you check out their website
at www.Fanatics.com. Click on college then AF Falcons and you will
see the hundreds of items they offer, all with some version of the
AFA logo. If you see something you like and it’s not on sale,
check back later as they frequently offer promotions that discount
merchandise and offer free shipping.
c. Our local Sheels has a very good selection of AFA
branded merchandise. If you have some extra time during the reunion,
you might want to check out what they have in stock. They are located
east of the Academy across the Interstate on Interquest Parkway.
