Originally Posted by
spaaks
hahaha, what is the story behind the origin of that nickname?
Zoomie is derived from the AFA's nickname, the 'Blue Zoo'. Shorthand is Zoomie.
The Blue Zoo comes from the noon meal formation where the squadrons marched on the terrazzo past the viewing wall behind the AFA cathedral. Visitors to the Air Force Academy would gather at the viewing wall and watch the cadets march past it. … the cadets are on view for the visitors.