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 […]
In-processing Day (I-Day) begins with our four-degree (freshman) cadet-appointees getting dropped off at the Holaday Athletic Center to begin their official in-processing activities. After processing through various stations, including a medical review and taking the oath of office, they become basic cadets. Basic Cadets will travel by bus to the Cadet Area and immediately begin […]
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 […]
