Tag: usafa
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USAFA Class of 2028 Acceptance Day Parade
The USAFA Class of 2028 celebrated their transition to fourth-class cadets at the Acceptance Day Parade on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 on Stillman Field. The parade marks their acceptance into the Cadet Wing and their transition from basic cadets without rank insignia, to fourth-class cadets, receiving their first shoulder board rank insignia in celebration with…
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USAFA cadets train at Jacks Valley
Air Force Academy cadets undergo basic cadet training at Jacks Valley on Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
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Class of 2028 arrives at Air Force Academy
Appointees arrived at the U.S. Air Force Academy on June 26, 2024 for In-processing Day, also known as I-Day. The day marks the first step in their journey toward becoming a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force.
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WATCH: 2024 Air Force Academy graduation
“It is my firsthand experience that this academy produces some of the greatest pilots in the world,” Vice President Kamala Harris said.
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2024 USAFA Graduation Parade
Scenes from the 2024 United States Air Force Academy Graduation Parade, held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Stillman Field. The parade honors the graduating class and symbolizes the assumption of command by the second class.
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Tickets, Thunderbirds and more: 6 things to know about the 2024 AFA graduation ceremony
Off we go into the wild blue yonder… It is finally time for the Air Force Academy Class of 2024. Not only do Air Force cadets graduate from the academy but they more importantly commission into the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force as a second lieutenant. This special feat is marked by various celebrations,…
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Shuttered thrift shop in Colorado Springs reopens with new services for military families
One year ago, the Academy Spouses’ Club Thrift Shop was in the throes of a painful closure, after being a solid presence on the U.S. Air Force Academy grounds for 55 years. Now, the popular shop has returned with donated clothing and household treasures for sale and this week is rebooting a Lending Closet, which…
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Air Force Academy wrestler Wyatt Hendrickson transfers to Oklahoma State
Wyatt Hendrickson will transfer from the Air Force Academy and head to Stillwater, Okla., next season to compete for Oklahoma State’s wrestling program. Hendrickson announced the move on his Instagram account Sunday and confirmed the decision on “The Barn Session” podcast. “After praying, one place stood out to me,” Hendrickson said on the podcast. “I…
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Bohart Ranch purchase will protect AFA cadet airstrip from encroachment
The Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs relies on Bullseye Auxiliary Airstrip and the surrounding Bohart Ranch for crucial pilot training, as it provides a safe space for cadets to practice landings and maneuvers. Conservation-focused nonprofits are working with the Academy to preserve the 48,000-acre Bohart Ranch, aiming to prevent development that could hinder pilot…
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Air Force Academy graduate and Miss Colorado wins Miss America
Air Force Academy graduate and Miss Colorado Madison Marsh won Miss America Sunday night, making her the first active-duty Air Force officer to hold the title. Marsh said in a previous interview with The Gazette that while some might see a conflict between military service and pageantry, the values of education, leadership and service are…