Tag: air force academy
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2026 Air Force Academy graduation: Thunderbirds air show canceled after successful flyover
The Air Force Thunderbirds flyover of Falcon Stadium took place without incident on Thursday, but the team canceled the air show that was scheduled to follow the commencement. The aerial demonstration team performed a second flyover following the hat toss, but due to low clouds, the full show was canceled. Last year, overcast skies and…
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What to know ahead of Air Force Academy graduation
The Air Force Academy graduation ceremony on Thursday will feature Vice President JD Vance and an air show by the Thunderbirds. The graduation ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. at Falcon Stadium. The gates open at 6 a.m., and no one will be permitted to enter after the ceremony begins. All guests are subject to…
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Air Force Academy recognizes commandant for reforming military training
The Air Force Academy recognized outgoing Commandant Brig. Gen. Gavin Marks on Friday morning during a ceremony for his work over the last three years to reform military training. “Gavin was key to resetting our warfighting culture,” said Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, the superintendent. The former commandant oversaw the introduction of new training, such as…
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Tickets available for Air Force Academy class of 2026 graduation ceremony
Tickets are now available to community members for the class of 2026 U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ceremony on May 28 at Falcon Stadium. The graduating class will mark the academy’s 68th commencement ceremony, where more than 900 cadets will commission as officers in the Air Force and Space Force. Vice President JD Vance will serve as the speaker for the…
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Air Force Academy graduation will feature Vice President JD Vance
The Air Force Academy announced Tuesday that Vice President JD Vance will serve as the speaker for the academy’s commencement ceremony May 28 at Falcon Stadium. Vance was sworn into office on Jan. 20, 2025. He previously served as a U.S. senator from Ohio and is a Marine Corps veteran who served on active duty…
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Air Force Academy’s first graduate marks the opening of the visitor center
During a ceremony on May 15, the top graduate in the Air Force Academy’s first class celebrated the window the new visitor center will open into academy life. “We welcome the opening of this window for the casual, curious drop-in,” said Retired Lt. Gen. Bradley Hosmer. The visitor center focuses on the cadet experience, with…
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Air Force Academy’s first graduate marks the opening of the visitor center
During a ceremony on Friday, the top graduate in the Air Force Academy’s first class celebrated the window the new visitor center will open into academy life. “We welcome the opening of this window for the casual, curious drop-in,” said Retired Lt. Gen. Bradley Hosmer. The visitor center focuses on the cadet experience, with exhibits…
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Thunderbirds practice schedule over Colorado Springs set for late May
The Thunderbirds are set to arrive at the end of May, just ahead of the Air Force Academy graduation. The team of F-16 pilots is scheduled to practice their aerial acrobatics from noon to 5 p.m. on May 27 over Falcon Stadium, according to the academy’s schedule. The official graduation airshow is planned from 11:25…
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Former Air Force Academy cadet faced investigation following Army Reserve training
By Mary Shinn and Stephanie Earls A Fort Carson-based Army Reserve captain who recently ran an unsuccessful bid for Congress faced an investigation for inappropriate behavior during a training course in early 2026 at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, including accusations he threatened physical violence. Fellow officers who spoke with The Gazette about the investigation said…
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Hegseth announces nominee for Air Force Academy superintendent
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced last week that Maj. Gen. Paul Moga has been nominated to be the next superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Moga could replace Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, who requested to retire early this summer. Moga’s nomination requires a Senate vote. The off-cycle departure means the superintendent and his…