Doolie Day Out provides Basic Cadets with the opportunity to regroup and get ready for Jacks Valley and the final push to complete Basic Cadet Training.

July 16 is Academy day at Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo! The edge-of-your-seat rodeo action will include Steer Wrestling, Bareback Bronc Riding, Tie-down Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Team Roping, and more. This event is held at the Norris-Penrose Event Center

Cadet candidates graduate from an 18-day Basic Military Training (BMT) program. Upon graduation of BMT, they are ready to start the academic year. Learn more about the Prep School.

The first of many challenges at the U.S. Air Force Academy is Basic Cadet Training (BCT). A six-week indoctrination program has guided the transformation of new cadets, also known as Basic Cadets, from being civilians to military academy cadets prepared to enter a four-year officer commissioning program. With a commitment to pushing physical, emotional and […]