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Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, Parents’ Weekend has been canceled for 2020. For the latest information on the coronavirus impact, click here.

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.

Parents’ Weekend Highlights

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A Welcome Letter from the Superintendent

Welcome to the United States Air Force Academy! I am Lieutenant General Jay Silveria, the 20th Superintendent of our Academy. My own Air Force journey started right here in 1981, when I arrived to start Basic Cadet Training and begin four years of incredible intellectual, leadership and personal development. It’s an honor to be at my alma mater leading an institution that prepared me for an incredibly rewarding career in our Air Force, and it’s a pleasure to host you here this weekend. more…

image of a senior staff member giving a speech in Arnold Hall at the U.S. Air Force Academy

Senior Leader Panel with Parent Q&A Session

Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to get to know the U.S. Air Force Academy senior staff and hear the latest Academy news. You will get an overview of Academy programs from senior leaders including the Superintendent, the new Commandant of Cadets, the Dean of the Faculty, and the Athletic Director. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

image of a parachutist landing at Stillman Field.

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.

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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 cadet “Warrior” photos and preorder BCT yearbooks. Stop by to have a photo taken with your cadet. Lunch will be available in Richter Lounge and food trucks outside Arnold Hall. Arnold Hall will be open to visitors 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

image of a cadet talking to a Parents' Weekend participant at the Aifield Open House.

Airfield Open House

Come view static displays of USAFA aircraft and parachuting equipment and visit with the staff of the 306th Flying Training Group.

image of Falcon football players taking the field.

Parents’ Weekend Home Football Game

Come out and cheer on the Falcons as they take on the Colgate Raiders in their season home opener. Tickets for guests are available at the ticket office or call (800) 666-8723.

For more events, times, and locations visit the Parents’ Weekend Schedule page.

Parents’ Weekend Contact Info

e-mail: parents.weekend@usafa.edu
phone: (719) 333-3828
toll free: (877) 268-3383