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Mar 2

Updated base access information: usafa.edu/on-base

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🇺🇸 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝟮𝟱𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 @USArmy. We salute the Soldiers, past and present, who have served our nation. #Army251 #ThisWellDefend #USArmy #BrothersInArms

ALT A Happy Birthday graphic for the United States Army - a Soldier aiming a gun in brush.

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🇺🇸 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘁𝘀. 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄'𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀. 🫡 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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Jun 11

🪂 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲. 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 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

ALT A person parachuting at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

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Jun 9

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.✈️ Learn about how Coach Lorbiecki's work helps to prepare cadets for the demands of operational service: usafa.edu/physical-readiness

ALT The Academy’s Civilian Instructor of the Year sits in an Air Force Thunderbirds jet.

ALT The Academy’s Civilian Instructor of the Year boards an Air Force Thunderbirds jet.

ALT The Academy’s Civilian Instructor of the Year gets her helmet properly fitted for her head.

ALT The Academy’s Civilian Instructor of the Year gets her uniform properly fitted out on the flightline.

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Jun 8

✈️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

ALT Two U.S. Air Force Colonels share a laugh during the 306 FTG Change of Command Ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

ALT A U.S. Air Force Academy Colonel salutes during the 306 FTG Change of Command Ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

ALT A photo of a U.S. Air Force Colonel's family in front of a plane with his name on it at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

ALT The U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent speaks during the 306 FTG Change of Command Ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

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Jun 4

✈️ 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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Jun 2

🎓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 1⃣. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆.

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Jun 1

🛰️Cadets selected for the @USSpaceForce received their patches, marking the next step in their journey to service. 🚀 As they prepare to commission, these future officers stand ready to lead in an increasingly contested and competitive operational environment. @SpaceForceCSO

ALT A woman applauds during the Space Force Patching Ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

ALT A U.S. Air Force Academy male cadet shakes hands with a man at the Space Force Patching Ceremony.

ALT A U.S. Air Force Academy male cadet receives his Space Force patch at the Space Force Patching Ceremony.

ALT A U.S. Air Force Academy male cadet shakes hands at the Space Force Patching Ceremony.

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May 29

#USAFA2026 your 47-month journey is complete. 🎓 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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May 28

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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May 28

🎓 #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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May 27

🎓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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May 26

💍#USAFA2027 cadets received their class rings during Ring Dance. Tradition highlights: 💎 The class rings began with the Class of 1959. ♾️ Every graduating class in Academy history has received a class ring. ⚪️ #USAFA is the only military service academy that uses white gold.

ALT U.S. Air Force Academy female cadets receive their class rings during Ring Dance.

ALT A U.S. Air Force Academy male cadet receives his class ring during Ring Dance.

ALT U.S. Air Force Academy male cadets receive their class rings during Ring Dance.

ALT U.S. Air Force Academy female cadets receive their class rings during Ring Dance.

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Mar 2

Updated base access information: usafa.edu/on-base

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May 25

Graduation attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Gates and stadium open at 5 a.m.

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May 25

🇺🇸 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 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

ALT A photo/graphic of a cemetery with American flags.

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May 22

#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

ALT #USAFA welcomed a new Commandant of Cadets during today's change of command ceremony.

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May 21

𝗖𝟮𝗖 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗸 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗦. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿. The Truman Scholarship recognizes college juniors with exceptional leadership potential, academic achievement and a commitment to public service. 🇺🇸

ALT A U.S. Air Force Academy female cadet poses for an official photo.

ALT A U.S. Air Force Academy female cadet poses for a photo in the back of a plane/helicopter.

ALT A U.S. Air Force Academy female cadet floats upside down in a zero-gravity plane.

ALT Three people pose for a photo out in nature.

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May 19

We’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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May 19

Livestream link: youtube.com/live/jnEs3cGQwOU… #USAFA2026 #NoQuitAllGrit #LeadersOfCharacterAndQuality #WarfightersToWin #CriticalThinkersToAdapt #Airmen #Guardians #LongBlueLine @usairforce @USSpaceForce

2026 United States Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony

The Graduation Ceremony is held to honor each graduating cadet’s su...

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May 14

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.

ALT The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”, perform during an airshow.

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