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With heavy hearts we share the loss of a cadet.
C3C Hunter Brown died Monday after suffering a medical emergency while on his way to class.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, teammates and fellow cadets.
#NeverForgotten
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As the spring semester gets underway this week, the new Cadet Wing leadership takes over the reins.
Closing out their final academic semester on a high note, the Class of 2023 is racing to the finish line.
#usafa2023 #PrepareForVictory
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Registration is open for #NCLS2023
Reimagine leadership. Inspire teamwork.
Check out the schedule and save a spot at: tinyurl.com/3uzcap
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New year, same beautiful sunrise. 🌞🌄
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Graduation is always a highlight of any year and this year was no different.
Family and friends celebrated with cadets as they tossed their caps and became officers in the Air and Space Forces.
We’re just over 5 months from the Class of '23 graduation!
#usafa2022
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As the grows, #youracademy prepares future officers for its ranks.
This year the Academy launched a summer space program, launched the superintendent's cap to space, invited astronauts to speak, and encouraged space-related research.
#SemperSupra
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Inspiration comes from many people and places.
This year inspiration at #youracademy came from racecar drivers, entrepreneurs, astronauts, and actors, among others.
Their stories & experiences lend fresh perspective for cadets' futures in service and #leadership.
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Military training is integral to every cadet's experience at #youracademy.
This year saw the return of survival training, the addition of a Special Warfare Orientation Course, and the Sandhurst title won by our cadet team.
#warriorethos
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From Rhodes Scholars to Spark Tank finalists, cadets & grads from #youracademy continue to shine in the classroom.
The Academy continues to rank among the country's top universities pursuing #excellence and #innovation in all we do.
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🎄Merry Christmas🎄
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ICYMI....more photos from the 🏈 Falcons' 🏈win at the yesterday!
Thanks to all the fans who braved bitter 🥶 temps to cheer them on!
Check out all the pics at our Flickr page.... flickr.com/photos/af_acad
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Air Force is up 9-7 at the half of the .
Keep up the pressure! You got this!
You’ve certainly got the fan support!
#GoAirForce
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.@AF_Football visited a local children’s hospital in Fort Worth this week 
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Your Falcons are preparing to wrap up another successful season at the tonight in Texas.
Catch the action starting at 5:30pm MT on ESPN.
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*DELAYED REPORTING*
The Academy is on a 2-hr delay for all non-mission essential personnel. Employees should contact their supervisor with questions on office-specific operating status.
Child Development Center will open at 9am.
10th Medical Grp Svcs will open at 9:30am.
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Last hours in orbit! Thank you to the @AF_Academy, @USAFWingsOfBlue and my KTP95 classmates for being a part of this journey!
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Congratulations to the 21 newest members of the #longblueline.
During #youracademy's winter graduation ceremony, cadets received their degrees and took their first steps as commissioned officers in the Air and Space Forces.
#flyfightwin #sempersupra
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HAPPY HANUKKAH!
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Chloe will start in the force support career field but hopes to become an attorney and join the JAG Corps.
Her advice to cadets: “Time truly flies – so stay positive, make the most out of it, stop complaining, and be grateful for every opportunity & even the little things!”
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We have an ‘appeal’ing #FirstieFriday today.
C1C Chloe Cabrera is a legal studies major and hopes to become an attorney for the .
She is fall cadet vice wing commander, enjoys mock trials and spent the summer in Chile for a language immersion program.
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The Marshall scholarship will allow Kyrolos to pursue a master's degree in engineering science at a university in the United Kingdom.
After completing his advanced degree, Kyrolos will attend pilot training.
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Congratulations to #youracademy’s newest Marshall Scholar - C1C Kyrolos Georgey.
Kyrolos is an aeronautical engineering major, studied Eastern European culture in Latvia and researched hypersonics in Southeast Asia.
Read more at: usafa.edu/newslinks/
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The real X37B recently returned from a record-setting 908 days in space. It carried and deployed the cadet-designed and built FalconSat-8 to space, where the satellite remains in orbit today. #SemperSupra
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A model of the X37-B Orbital Test vehicle received a 're-launch' of sorts at #youracademy's library.
The commandant joined Boeing execs at the event, noting the display reflects our commitment to space and to creating officers for the .
#SemperSupra
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10th ABW Commander Col. Christopher Leonard recently led the lighting of the Christmas tree at the base community center. The menorah will also be lit as Hanukkah starts this weekend.
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🎅 Cadets got into the holiday spirit with the Dean - hoping perhaps to get on her nice list!
C1Cs Donovan Hodge, Daniel Joseph and Cayden Raymond have a tradition of taking Santa pictures in service dress. This year they convinced the Dean to be Santa for them.
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with the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿-𝗜𝗻-𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳'𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 tonight during the @AF_MBB game!
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Hannah's advice to other cadets: "Don’t be afraid to do things outside your comfort zone…you never know what amazing friendships and unforgettable memories might come out of it!"
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This week's #FirstieFriday is a high-flying member of the . When not jumping out of planes, C1C Hannah Thompson serves as dir. of ops. at the 98th FTS. The aeronautical engineering & applied math double major will go to pilot training after graduation.
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Today we honor the memories of the lives cut short on Dec. 7, 1941.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day reminds us of the resilience and strength of our country, of the enduring resolve of those in uniform willing to protect the United States....then and now.
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🎨Cadets express creative & critical thinking through art.🎨
An exhibit this semester showcased paintings, drawings, and other art by cadets.
The "Visual Art Beyond the Bookends" exhibit was one way cadets aligned art, critical thinking and reflection.
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Falcons aiming high!
Five to compete at the USA Winter Air Gun Championships.
#GoAirForce
goairforcefalcons.com/news/2022/12/6
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