The end of Basic Cadet Training (BCT) is marked by the Acceptance Parade. During this event, cadets receive their fourth-class shoulder boards to recognize completing BCT and to signify their acceptance into the Cadet Wing.

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.