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March 24, 2026

Cadets develop critical thinking skills during engineering lab

Cadets view a force vs. displacement graph during a Mechanical Engineering 220 class at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., March 18, 2026. During the lab, cadets test, graph, and analyze data to determine if a metal alloy is suitable for a specific design application. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zach Vaughn) By TSgt Zach Vaughn U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy are honing their critical thinking skills in core classes like Mechanical Engineering 220: Fundamentals of Mechanics. Throughout the semester, cadets in the Academy’s...

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Cadets view a force vs. displacement graph during a Mechanical Engineering 220 class at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., March 18, 2026. During the lab, cadets test, graph, and analyze data to determine if a metal alloy is suitable for a specific design application. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zach Vaughn)
January 15, 2026

NCLS 2026: Courage to lead in the profession of arms

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets, staff, coaches, faculty and command teams attend the annual National Character and Leadership Symposium in Arnold Hall Feb. 20, 2025. NCLS 2026, scheduled for Feb. 20-21, will focus on the theme of courage to lead in the profession of arms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner) By Harry Lundy U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - The upcoming National Character and Leadership Symposium will feature a speaker lineup focused on the theme Courage to Lead in the Profession of Arms. The 33rd symposium will also connect attendees with military...

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U.S. Air Force Academy cadets, staff, coaches, faculty and command teams attend the annual National Character and Leadership Symposium in Arnold Hall Feb. 20, 2025. NCLS 2026, scheduled for Feb. 20-21, will focus on the theme of courage to lead in the profession of arms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)
January 14, 2026

Cadet 1st Class Skeen Earns Holaday Scholarship for Oxford Studies

Cadet 1st Class Alexandra Skeen, Class of 2026, will pursue two years of graduate studies at Oxford University, England, as the recipient of the Holaday Scholarship. By U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Alexandra Skeen, Class of 2026, has been selected for the Holaday Scholarship, a fully-funded, two-year postgraduate program in the United Kingdom. “Cadet Skeen’s selection as a Holaday Scholar is a testament to her exceptional character and the world-class mentorship provided by our faculty, staff, coaches, and command teams,” said U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent...

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Cadet 1st Class Alexandra Skeen, Class of 2026, will pursue two years of graduate studies at Oxford University, England, as the recipient of the Holaday Scholarship.
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