The FAA Academy kicked off the month of August with an outdoor Open House featuring food, music, outdoor games, and plenty of socializing among the Academy divisions. Despite the ninety-seven-degree temperatures, Academy staff members from across the Aeronautical Center gathered on the lawn outside ARB to enjoy a free lunch and the company of their peers.

The new FAA Academy Director Robert "Bob" Molden was thrilled to greet over a hundred Academy employees and other Center visitors during the two-hour event. The bright day mirrored the cheerful moods and energized spirits of those in attendance. For those Academy members who were unable to attend, hot dogs, chips, and cookies were delivered to their divisions for them to enjoy. With Molden now at the helm (and the grill), many are already looking forward to the next organizational gathering!