June 8, 2026
Col. Paul J. Brehm assumed command of the 306th Flying Training Group from Col. Nancy E. Taylor during a change of command ceremony at Davis Field on the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, June 3, 2026. The 306th FTG provides soaring, powered flight, jump, and overall Airmanship training to the Academy’s more than 4,000 cadets. The group runs the third-busiest airfield in the U.S. Air Force, with over 27,000 sorties and 22,000 jumps each year. “Col. Taylor, you have been...
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June 2, 2026
Summer flying training operations at the U.S. Air Force Academy are gearing up and will run through July 31 this year. Flying operations at Davis Airfield take place year-round as part of the Academy’s Airmanship programs: soaring, powered flight, and parachute operations. The flight tempo increases at the airfield during the summer as cadets complete courses. Summer flying hours are scheduled to run Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Additionally, there may be an occasional Saturday flying...
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May 29, 2026
Vice President JD Vance addressed more than 900 graduating cadets during the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Class of 2026 commencement ceremony at Falcon Stadium here May 28, 2026, recognizing the graduates’ readiness to lead as the nation’s newest Air Force and Space Force officers. The ceremony marked the culmination of the cadets’ journey at the Academy—an experience designed to forge warfighters to win, inspire leaders of character and quality, and motivate critical thinkers to adapt. Commencement speaker Vice President JD...
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