November 13, 2023

Program opens Academy admission for enlisted

Kiana Baruela, pictured here as a prior-enlisted Airman first class at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, graduated from Basic Military Training Jan. 14, 2016. Baruela, now a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet first class, earned her appointment through the Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development program. (Photo provided by Cadet 1st Class Kiana Baruela) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.- In 2018, then-Senior Airman Kiana Baruela was on track for a successful U.S. Air Force health management career, but she had one concern. She wanted to be an officer. Fortunately, Baruela’s attitude and leadership...

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June 27, 2025

Class of 2029 appointees arrive for in-processing

A Class of 2029 basic cadet is learning to stand at attention on one of the footprints at the base of the core values ramp, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., June 25, 2025. He is receiving instructions and guidance from a member of the cadet cadre. U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – More than 1,100 Class of 2029 appointees took the first step in their journey to becoming U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force second lieutenants with their arrival at In-processing Day June 25, 2025, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. In-processing...

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