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06/04/2026

✈️ Through the #𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗔 𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, cadets gain hands-on experience in soaring, powered flight, parachuting and simulator training.

These foundational steps develop the confidence, judgment and aviation skills that prepare cadets for military service and future flying careers.

More than 900 cadets graduated as part of , joining the Long Blue Line as the newest officers.𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:🫡 805 co...
06/03/2026

More than 900 cadets graduated as part of , joining the Long Blue Line as the newest officers.

𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
🫡 805 commissioned into the United States Air Force and 94 into the United States Space Force
✈️ 480 rated positions including 455 headed to undergraduate pilot training
🌍 13 international cadets graduated alongside their American classmates

The Class of 2026 also included 42 prior-enlisted cadets, 95 legacy cadets and 137 US Air Force Academy Preparatory School (Official) graduates.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: https://www.usafa.edu/2026-breakdown

🛰️ 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 #𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗔𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Cadets selected for the United States Space Force received their patche...
06/01/2026

🛰️ 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 #𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗔𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Cadets selected for the United States Space Force received their patches, marking the next step in their journey to service. 🚀

A current Guardian presents a cadet with a patch that has already seen active service. The exchange symbolizes mentorship and reflects one of the Space Force's core values: Connection. By linking the newest Guardians to those currently serving, the tradition strengthens the bonds that unite the force across generations.

As they prepare to commission, these future officers stand ready to lead in an increasingly contested and competitive operational environment.

#𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗔𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟰𝟳-𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲. 🎓 From In-processing Day to walking across the graduation stage, the ...
05/29/2026

#𝗨𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗔𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟰𝟳-𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲. 🎓

From In-processing Day to walking across the graduation stage, the Class of 2026 has grown as warfighters, critical thinkers and leaders.

They met every challenge with resilience, discipline and determination. They held each other accountable and earned their place in the .

Congratulations to the newest Second Lieutenants in the United States Air Force and United States Space Force.

See more graduation photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/af_academy/albums/7217772

Read about commencement:
https://www.usafa.edu/graduation-2026

05/28/2026

After 47-months of military training, academics and athletics, Day One for has arrived.

Our newly commissioned Second Lieutenants are prepared to lead and serve in the United States Air Force and United States Space Force.

Congratulations, Class of 2026.

05/28/2026

Class of 2026... dismissed!

🫡 Congratulations to the newest officers in the United States Air Force United States Space Force

🎓 #𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐀𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 Graduation attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Installation and Falcon Stadium g...
05/28/2026

🎓 #𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐀𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

Graduation attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Installation and 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: https://youtube.com/live/jnEs3cGQwOU

05/27/2026

🎓 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐀𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

This long-standing tradition marks the transfer of leadership within the Cadet Wing as the Class of 2026 prepares to commission and rising Firsties carry forward the legacy of service and the .



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