U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (KOAA) — The U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2029 has begun their training!
Field training began on July 13 as the cadets made their way from the Cadet Area to Jack's Valley, which is a 6.2-mile march.

According to USAFA, field training introduces cadets to the following:
- first aid skills
- combat arms
- field living conditions
Before field training, cadets were introduced to military customs and courtesies, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and many more skills that will help the cadets as they progress through training.
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Homeowners purchase rain barrels to save gardens and money following a dry winter season
Spring showers could be a saving grace for homeowners following a dry winter. One way to use the rain we do get is to collect and store it in a rain barrel.
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