United States Air Force Academy
Go to home pageThe parade honors the graduating class and highlights their military precision. Attendees will be able to observe the drill and ceremony skills that visually and ceremonially represent their achievement as Prep School graduates. The event is preceded by a flyover and a performance by the Wings of Blue. See photos from last year’s parade! Visitors […]
To recognize the achievements of its Class of 2025, the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School will host a ceremony at Arnold Hall Theater on May 19. Cadet candidates will hear from the Academy Superintendent and the top graduate, who will share words of experience, guidance, and congratulations to cadet candidates. The event will be […]
The Graduation Parade honors the graduating class and symbolizes the assumption of command by the second class. During the event, the graduating class marches away from the Cadet Wing as they pass their command to the rising first degrees. Attendees will observe our Cadet Wing’s drill and ceremony skills as they visually and symbolically demonstrate […]
Graduation Week is comprised of many activities and events across the U.S. Air Force Academy. Cadets and their guests take part in receptions, award ceremonies, baccalaureate services, concerts, parades, air demonstrations, and commissioning ceremonies. The week culminates at Falcon Stadium with the Graduation Ceremony. Speakers rotate between the President of the United States, Vice President, […]
The basic cadets’ swearing-in ceremony is typically held the day after In-processing Day and is conducted by the commandant of cadets. Appointees take the oath of allegiance to become a basic cadet. Family and guests are welcome to attend the event. Basic cadets form up on the parade field, starting with the first flight (A) […]
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 […]
