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Parents’ Weekend is an exciting opportunity for cadets to connect with their family for the first time following Basic Cadet Training (BCT). The event showcases the academy’s facilities and the life their cadets lead here. It is held over Labor Day weekend, providing academy families with an extended weekend to reunite.

All cadet family members and guests may attend Parents’ Weekend. There is no restriction on the number or types of guests who may participate in activities. Due to space considerations, tickets for the Fourth-Class Luncheon at Mitchell Hall are initially allocated to two per cadet. After the initial purchase, extra tickets may be offered to cadets expecting more than two guests.

More information is available by visiting the Parent Resources and Schedule of Events pages.

Parents’ Weekend Highlights

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Cadet Parent Forum with Senior Leaders

Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to get to know the U.S. Air Force Academy senior staff and hear about our latest innovations. You will get an overview of academy programs from senior staff, including the new Superintendent, new Commandant of Cadets, Dean of the Faculty, Athletic Director, and the 306th Flight Training Group Commander. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.
Thursday, August 31 at 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. in Arnold Hall Theater

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Demonstrations and Cadet Wing Parade

Watch our Wings of Blue parachute team, glider team and powered flight aircraft demonstrate various cadet-led aviation and leadership programs offered to cadets during their four years at the academy. The Cadet Wing Parade will follow the demonstrations. You will have an opportunity to meet your cadet on the parade field following the parade to be escorted in to the cadet area.
Friday, September 1 at Stillman Field; demonstrations: 8:20-8:50 a.m.; Cadet Wing Parade: 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

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Parents’ Weekend Information Fair

Don’t miss this popular event! The Info Fair offers invaluable information and giveaways from many Academy and cadet organizations. Purchase Basic Cadet Training (BCT) videos and cadet “Warrior” photos and preorder your BCT yearbook. Stop by to have a photo taken with your cadet; portrait sittings are free!  Lunch will be available in the Richter Lounge.  The BCT video will play in the theater throughout the day.
Friday, September 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Arnold Hall Ballroom

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Academic Open Houses

Visit our academic building and the various academic departments. Open houses include demonstrations, an opportunity to meet your cadet’s faculty, and learn about future career paths across the Air Force.
Friday, September 1, 10:15-11:45 a.m. for 3rd and 4th class cadets and their guests; 1:30-3 p.m. for 1st and 2nd class cadets and their guests in Fairchild Hall

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Parents’ Weekend Home Football Game

Come out and cheer on the Falcons as they take on Virginia Military Institute in their season home opener. Tickets for guests are available at the ticket office or call (800) 666-8723. Cadets are required to attend the game and must sit with the Cadet Wing; they do not need to purchase tickets. Cadets are allowed to leave for the weekend with their guests at the conclusion of the game.
Saturday, September 2, game time 12:05 p.m. at Falcon Stadium.

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See the Schedule of Events page for more events, times, and details.