NASA Astronaut Brig. Gen. Nick Hague in the USAFA Planetarium

Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
Location: U.S. Air Force Academy Planetarium

Open to ALL – (online RSVP required)

United States Space Force Brigadier General Nick Hague will be in the USAFA Planetarium for a very special show, open to ALL, as follows:

2:45 p.m. – Always Above
3:00 p.m. – Forward! to the Moon
3:30 – 3:50 p.m. – Q&A with Astronaut Brig. Gen. Hague

Doors will open at 2:00 p.m. Attendees need to be in their seats by 2:30 p.m. and plan to remain for the complete show.

With our limited seating, please only reserve seats if you know you will be attending. If you RSVP and your plans change for any reason, please email Jeff our Planetarium Director at planetarium@afacademy.af.edu so we can release your seats.

BASE PASS:
Visitors to the Academy, 18 years old and older need to either be accompanied by a DoD card holder or request a base pass. Everyone who RSVPs for this event will receive an email prior to the event with a QR code which can be used to request a base pass for the event.

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Cadet Aviation Capabilities Exercise (CAPEX)

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Free Showing of the Last Starfighter

Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Location: U.S. Air Force Planetarium

Join us for this sci-fi classic. After achieving the high score on his favorite video game, Starfighter, Alex Rogan meets the designer, who reveals that he created it to recruit pilots to help fight a war in space.
All attendees must RSVP online to reserve their spot for the movie.
An RSVP is required for either show you wish to attend.

Link for 1 p.m.: /event-single/last-starfighter-1pm/
Link for 3 p.m.: /event-single/last-starfighter-3pm/

With limited seating, please reserve seats only if you know you will be attending. If your plans change, please email the Planetarium Director at planetarium@afacademy.af.edu so your seats can be released.

Non-messy snacks and closeable drinks with lids are authorized for this event only in the planetarium.

This movie is free and open to the public.

Everyone who RSVPs for this event will receive an email ahead of time with a QR code to request a base pass.

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Air Force Falcons vs. Bucknell

Falcon Football at the U.S. Air Force Academy offers many unique and fun traditions that are sure to delight fans of all ages. Home game highlights include the cadet march-on, Wings of Blue parachute demonstration team, flyovers and fireworks and pyrotechnics when the Falcons take the field, score, and win! This year, cadets, families, alumni and community members will enjoy six home games.

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Summer Concert

Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Location: 142 S. Raven Mine Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80905

Celebrate the end of the week with music from the U.S. Air Force Academy Band’s ensemble Pegasus. They will perform pop, rock and jazz hits at the Gold Mesa Hill community in Colorado Springs. The band has been featured on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” the Grand Ole Opry, and many other national television and radio broadcasts.

The concert is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the event.

Food trucks will be available.

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Basic Cadet Day Out

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 6 a.m.
Location: U.S. Air Force Academy

The U.S. Air Force Academy Sponsor Program is thrilled to announce this year’s Basic Cadet Day Out (BDO) will take place Saturday, July 26.

This event offers basic cadets from the Class of 2029 their first chance to leave the Academy since the beginning of Basic Cadet Training. It is a full day dedicated to relaxation, support, and meaningful connections with local sponsor families.

As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to host one or more basic cadets in your home for the day to provide them with a much-needed break before they head into the academic year. This is also a great opportunity to gain insight into the cadet experience and consider continuing your role as a sponsor and mentor throughout their journey.

If you are already an active sponsor, email the Cadet Sponsor Office to confirm your status and your desire to participate in this year’s BDO. The deadline for participating is July 1.

If you are ready to become a sponsor, contact the office to get started.

• Military/DoD Rank Requirements:
  • O-3 or above
  • E-6 or above
  • GS-5 or above
• Age Requirement: Must be at least 28 years old
• Additional Requirements:
  • Submit a family introduction letter
  • Pass a background check

Learn more about the cadet sponsor program and check out the academic calendar.

Check out our base access information.

Cadet Sponsor Program Office
cadet.sponsor@afacademy.af.edu
(719) 333-2727

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Acceptance Day Parade

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Location: Stillman Field

During the ceremony, basic cadets are accepted into the Cadet Wing. They become fourth-class cadets (freshmen) and are placed into their academic year Cadet Squadron. The parade is scheduled to start at 9 a.m.

Food trucks will be available in the upper Stillman parking lot, and cadets are authorized to have a picnic with their families anywhere within the installation after the parade ends.

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Parents’ Weekend

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Location: U.S. Air Force Academy

Parents’ Weekend is an exciting opportunity for cadets to reconnect with their family for the first time following Basic Cadet Training. It is held over Labor Day weekend and includes a cadet wing parade, information fair, and an opportunity for parents and cadets to attend academic, squadron, athletic, and airfield open houses. Learn more about Parents Weekend.

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