COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — 931 cadets walked across the stage at Falcon Stadium and exited as newly commissioned second lieutenants. Here is a closer look at who they are and where they are headed:
- 83 graduates have at least one parent who graduated from the Academy
- 12 graduates have both parents as alumni.
- 805 graduates are heading straight into the Air Force, including 455 new pilots
- 94 graduates are joining the Space Force
- 10 graduates are cross-commissioning into the Army, Navy, or Marines
Among the graduating cadets were 13 international students from the following countries:
- Guyana
- Jordan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
- Marshall Islands
- Niger
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Tunisia
Including this graduation class, the total number of commissioned officers from the United States Air Force Academy has risen to 57,515 in the academy's history.
All new officers face a five-year service commitment. Those heading to pilot training will serve even longer.
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Family and friends making vacation while in town for Air Force Academy graduation
Most cadets who attend the Air Force Academy come here from out of state. It means family and friends travel long distances for graduation day. While here, they also make it a vacation.
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