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I-Day

A basic cadet candidate from the class of 2029 receives a haircut at the U.S. Air Force Academy during in-processing, or I-Day, June 25, 2025, in Colorado Springs, Colo. I-Day marks the start of a cadet's journey to become a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)
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Lead and survive

Cadets participate in Combat Survival Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 12, 2025. More than 1,000 Academy cadets learned to lead in intense war-fighting environments, taught by cadet cadres and supervised by SERE specialists during June and July 2025. They received training on medical care, food preparation, aircraft signaling and navigation. (U.S Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)
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Words of wisdom

Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink delivers remarks during the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2025 graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 29, 2025. Nine hundred and nine cadets received their commissions as second lieutenants in the Air Force and Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)
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Graduation celebration

The U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2025 graduates toss their hats skyward at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 29, 2025. Nine hundred nine cadets received their commissions as second lieutenants in the Air Force and Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)
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Sky high

U.S. Air Force Academy’s Jalan Rivers, a two-time defending conference champion, competes in the high jump at the Air Force Twilight Open held at the Cadet Outdoor Track and Field Complex in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 9, 2025. Rivers cleared a height of 2.15 meters (7 feet, 0.5 inches), earning first place in the event and extending his dominance in the high jump field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adalyn Greene)
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Throwing fire

U.S. Air Force Academy’s Dylan Rogers pitches during a game against the Army Black Knights at the Academy’s Erdle Field in Colorado Springs, Colo. on Feb. 28, 2025. Air Force defeated Army 9-8 in the 11th inning. (U.S Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)
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Airtime

U.S. Air Force Academy’s Kadyn MacPherson competed in the 1-meter springboard championship during the Air Force Diving Invitational on Jan. 30, 2025, at the Academy’s Cadet Natatorium in Colorado Springs, Colo. The event showcased impressive talent, with a multitude of cadets finishing in the top 12 of their respective events, highlighting the depth and competitiveness of the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)
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Passing the puck

U.S. Air Force Academy's Beau Janzig passes the puck down the ice during a game against Bentley University held at the Academy's Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 10, 2025. The Falcons fell to Bentley, 1-0. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin R. Pacheco)
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Traffic jam

Air Force's Mitchell Digby finds the puck amidst a crowd of players in front of the net during a hockey game against Niagara University at the Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo., Dec. 6, 2024. The Air Force fell to Niagara 2-3 in overtime, eventually tying the weekend series 1-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)
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Sky high

Dylan Carson, a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet, points to four F-35A Lightning IIs flying over Falcon Stadium prior to a game against Oregon State at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 16, 2024. Air Force defeated Oregon State 28-0. (U.S Air Force photo by Ray Bahner)
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Wild Blue Country

Wild Blue Country, an ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Academy Band, welcomes veterans and other attendees before starting their show at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 9, 2024. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Matthew K. Gunn)
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On the attack!

Air Force's David Brown attempts to score against the California Baptist University Lancers during a water polo match at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Natatorium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 1, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin R. Pacheco)
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Mile-High Spike

Air Force’s Ashley Bible, a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet, spikes the ball down during the Falcons’ conference volleyball game against the University of Wyoming at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 17, 2024. Air Force was defeated by the visiting Cowgirls in three sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)
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Bringing their A-game

Air Force Academy’s Brendan Gibbons battles for the puck with Lindenwood University's Drew Kuzma during a hockey game against Lindenwood University at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 18, 2024. Air Force beat Lindenwood 3-2, winning the weekend series 2-0. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)
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Moon glide

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets participate in the largest gilder operation in the world, the Soaring Program, Sept. 19, 2024, at Davis Airfield in Colorado Springs, Colo. The program's mission is to form the foundation of cadet exposure to military aviation, build character and help motivate cadets toward a career in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin R. Pacheco)
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Season opener

U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Ella Donlin begins her warmups for the freestyle stroke competition at the Academy’s Cadet Natatorium Sept. 17, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo., as she prepares for the Falcons’ season opener Sept. 25, 2024. Freestyle events require swimmers to master a strategic balance of speed, endurance and technique, particularly in longer races. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith).
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Go Falcons!

The Air Force costumed mascot, “The Bird,” and Academy band perform in the tunnel prior to a football game against San Jose State University in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 7, 2024. The Air Force fell to SJSU 17-7 in their second regular season matchup. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)
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The boys in blue are back!

Air Force's Cade Harris sees daylight as he breaks away for a touchdown against Merrimack College during the Air Force Academy Falcons’ season-opening game, Aug. 31, 2024, at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force defeated Merrimack 21-6, and the victory marks their 18th straight season-opening win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)
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Digging deep

Basic cadet trainees from the class of 2028 complete the Assault Course at Jacks Valley during the second phase of basic cadet training, July 16, 2024, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. The second phase of BCT is designed to push cadets to their physical limits to build self-confidence, teamwork skills, tactical skills and firearms training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)
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Scanning the battlefield

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class Harrison Cate looks for opposing forces after a simulated ambush during an Expeditionary Readiness Training course at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 3, 2024. Students attending ERT receive instruction on numerous topics, including the laws of war and the proper use of force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch)
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