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June 18, 2026

Special Warfare Orientation Course Prepares Future Officers

Cadets ruck march during a Special Warfare Orientation Course (SWOC) physical training session at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., June 12, 2026. SWOC is a two-week course that introduces Academy and ROTC cadets to the skill set of Air Force Special Warfare operators such as leadership, teamwork and communication under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner) By Tech. Sgt. Zach Vaughn U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - The Special Warfare Orientation Course (SWOC) at the U.S. Air Force Academy immersed cadets in two weeks of physically and mentally demanding training June...

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Cadets observe a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter during a Special Warfare Orientation Course (SWOC) full mission profile at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., June 15, 2026. During SWOC’s second week, Academy and ROTC cadets participated in full mission profiles to gain insight into the preparation and execution of missions within Air Force Special Warfare career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Suni)
April 9, 2026

Cadet Military Education Training streamlines four-class development

Cadet 2nd Class Sophie Kent, left, mentors Cadet 3rd Class Charles Arquette in the Multi-Domain Laboratory, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Jan. 14, 2026. The Cadet Military Education Training Plan requires cadets to mentor underclassmen as part of their leadership development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner) By Harry Lundy U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - At the U.S. Air Force Academy, cadets progress through a structured four-class system throughout their 47-month journey. This development is supported by updated training under the Cadet Military Education and Training Plan. Permanent party and...

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Cadet 2nd Class Sophie Kent, left, mentors Cadet 3rd Class Charles Arquette in the Multi-Domain Laboratory, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Jan. 14, 2026. The Cadet Military Education Training Plan requires cadets to mentor underclassmen as part of their leadership development. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)
March 30, 2026

Cadets focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Cadet 1st Class Lauren Mirande, left, and Cadet 2nd Class Abigail Anderson, right, learn about volcanic rock types in the Geospatial Science Laboratory, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., March 19, 2026. Mirande and Anderson are learning to interpret and analyze data for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley) By Harry Lundy U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - The U.S. Air Force Academy is a leading science, technology, engineering and mathematics institution, frequently ranked among the nation’s top STEM programs. Cadets develop analytical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills to operate...

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Cadet 1st Class Lauren Mirande, left, and Cadet 2nd Class Abigail Anderson, right, learn about volcanic rock types in the Geospatial Science Laboratory, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., March 19, 2026. Mirande and Anderson are learning to interpret and analyze data for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)
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