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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐˜† ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿญ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—•๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ @USArmy. We salute the Soldiers, past and present, who have served our nation. #Army251 #ThisWellDefend #USArmy #BrothersInArms
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†'๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜€. ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜„'๐˜€ ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€. ๐Ÿซก At #USAFA, training is designed to prepare future officers for the realities of military service from Day One. #LongBlueLine #FutureOfficers #WarfightersToWin
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๐Ÿช‚ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป. ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ. ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ. The Wings of Blue continue to sharpen their skills through training jumps, building the confidence and expertise required to represent #USAFA in the air and on the ground. #USAFA #LongBlueLine #Airmanship #Skydiving
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As #USAFA's Civilian Instructor of the Year, Coach Taylor Lorbiecki earned the opportunity to fly with the @AFThunderbirds in an F-16 Fighting Falcon.โœˆ๏ธ Learn about how Coach Lorbiecki's work helps to prepare cadets for the demands of operational service: usafa.edu/physical-readiness
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โœˆ๏ธCol. Paul J. Brehm assumed command of the 306th FTG from Col. Nancy E. Taylor during a change of command ceremony at the Academy. Under Taylor's leadership, the 306th FTG returned to #USAFA oversight for the 1st time since 2004. Read more: usafa.edu/306-coc @usairforce
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โœˆ๏ธ Through the #USAFA Airmanship program, cadets gain hands-on experience in soaring, powered flight, parachuting & simulator training. These foundational steps develop the confidence, judgment & aviation skills that prepare cadets for military service & future flying careers.
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๐ŸŽ“The Class of 2026 spent 47 months preparing to lead Airmen & Guardians. From Basic Cadet Training to graduation, their Academy experience developed the character, discipline & readiness required to serve on day 1โƒฃ. ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ฟ ๐—ท๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜†.
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๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธCadets selected for the @USSpaceForce received their patches, marking the next step in their journey to service. ๐Ÿš€ As they prepare to commission, these future officers stand ready to lead in an increasingly contested and competitive operational environment. @SpaceForceCSO
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#USAFA2026 your 47-month journey is complete. ๐ŸŽ“ Congratulations to the newest Second Lieutenants in the @usairforce and @USSpaceForce. Read more about commencement: usafa.edu/graduation-2026 @SpaceForceCSO @SecAFOfficial @OfficialCSAF
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The U.S. Air Force Academy will have limited operations on Friday, May 29. Installation access and on-base facilities may be affected. Please contact individual offices for updated hours and access information.
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๐ŸŽ“ #USAFA2026 Grad attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Installation & Falcon Stadium gates open at 5 a.m. Rain is expected. Attendees are encouraged to bring ponchos or rain jackets, as umbrellas are not permitted inside Falcon Stadium. Watch live: youtube.com/live/jnEs3cGQwOU
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๐ŸŽ“All 4 cadet classes came together for the Grad Parade honoring #USAFA2026. This long-standing tradition marks the transfer of leadership within the Cadet Wing as the Class of 2026 prepares to commission & rising Firsties carry forward the legacy of service & the #LongBlueLine.
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๐Ÿ’#USAFA2027 cadets received their class rings during Ring Dance. Tradition highlights: ๐Ÿ’Ž The class rings began with the Class of 1959. โ™พ๏ธ Every graduating class in Academy history has received a class ring. โšช๏ธ #USAFA is the only military service academy that uses white gold.
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Graduation attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Gates and stadium open at 5 a.m.
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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† Today, we honor the servicemembers who gave their lives in defense of our nation. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. #USAFA #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #NeverForgotten #WarfightersToWin
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#USAFA welcomed a new Commandant of Cadets during today's change of command ceremony. Brig. Gen. Gavin Marks, Class of 1996, passed the guidon to Col. Brandon Tellez, Class of 2021, who now assumes leadership of the Cadet Wing. #WarfightersToWin #LongBlueLine @usairforce
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๐—–๐Ÿฎ๐—– ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐——๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ธ ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿด๐˜๐—ต ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฆ. ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฟ. The Truman Scholarship recognizes college juniors with exceptional leadership potential, academic achievement and a commitment to public service. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Weโ€™re honored to announce that Vice President JD Vance will serve as the speaker for #USAFA's 68th commencement ceremony. Join us on Thursday, May 28, live online as our cadets commission into the United States Air Force and the United States Space Force. @JDVance @WhiteHouse
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Look to the skies as the @AFThunderbirds practice for the #USAFA2026 graduation ceremony. During the May 27 practice from 12:30 to 5 p.m., Falcon Stadium & surrounding parking lots will be restricted. Drivers should not stop along Interstate 25 or Academy roads to view the demo.
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