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Staff Sgt. Charles Carter poses for a photo after successfully completing one of his five solo parachute jumps as part of the Air Force Academy's Airmanship 490 course.

Cadets take resiliency to Castle Rock

A U.S. Air Force Academy cadet crosses an obstacle on the Epic Sky Trek during Falcon Frenzy in Castle Rock, Colo. Sept. 16, 2018. Heart-C, the Helping Agency Resiliency Team for Cadets, arranged team-building and outreach activities for the cadets at the Epic Sky Trek Challenge course.

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Author Robert O. Butler shares Vietnam experience at 'War, Literature & Arts Conference'

Author Robert Olen Butler gives the keynote presentation during the U.S. Air Force Academy's "War, Literature & the Arts Conference" Sept. 21, 2018 in Arnold Hall. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Vietnam War vet spoke about the importance of service members and cadets maintaining a hold on their humanity during conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

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USAFA cadets, French service members remember the Battle of Saint-Mihiel

Five cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy,Colorado, and two French service members (left and right), pose for a photo at the Saint-Mihiel American Cemetery, France, Sept. 22, 2018. The cemetery is the resting place for more than 4,000 U.S. service members who died in the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, Sept. 12-16, 1918, during the Great War. The cadets and some Academy faculty members traveled to France to take part in ceremonies honoring the 100th anniversary of the battle. (Photo courtesy of Cadet 1st Class Charles Estep)

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USAFA.Official-16 Jul

"Do not repeat after us. Do better. Aim high, Airman!" #MotivationMonday

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USAFA.Official-13 Jul

Today was #USAFA Class of 2022's Field Day. Kudos to all the basic cadets, especially the Flying Tigers for winning the competition! Check out some photos on our Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/af_academy/albums

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USAFA.Official-12 Jul

Here is a little #ThrowbackThursday video for you!

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USAFA.Official-11 Jul

Basic Cadet Training Field Day is less than 2 days away! #USAFA Class of 2022, are you ready?

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USAFA.Official-10 Jul

#USAFA has been one of the institutions that produces hundreds of graduates slated for training to become Air Force pilots. For the Class of 2022, 520 of the 1,170 men and women accepted into USAFA have the potential to become pilots. To read the story, visit http://airman.dodlive.mil/2018/06/27/finding-answers/.

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USAFA.Official-09 Jul

"The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." -- Vince Lombardi #MotivationMonday

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USAFA.Official-06 Jul

How's your summer going? Our cadets are spending two weeks of their summer at several military bases around the world as part of #USAFA's Operation Air Force program.

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USAFA.Official-05 Jul

The Core Values -- Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence in All We Do -- guides the way our Airmen live and perform. This is also an important lesson we teach our basic cadets. For more photos, visit our Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/af_academy/albums

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USAFA.Official-04 Jul

We couldn’t be prouder of our Dean of Faculty, Brig. Gen. Andrew Armacost for a job well done at The Price Is Right. Way to represent, sir. Congrats! 🎉

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USAFA.Official-04 Jul

We wish you a happy and safe #IndependenceDay! As we celebrate this day, may we take the time to remember our brothers and sisters who are standing watch around the world on our behalf.

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USAFA.Official-03 Jul

Did you know #USAFA Class of 2022's motto is "Strength in Sacrifice"

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USAFA.Official-02 Jul

The Class of 2022 is the most diverse class ever admitted to #USAFA. A few stats to consider: 1,170 basic cadets; 295 are women and 875 are men; and 397 are minorities. For more photos of In-processing Day and Cadet Oath of Allegiance, visit our Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/af_academy/albums

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USAFA.Official-01 Jul

Congratulations, Nic! Awesome effort tonight in Omaha! 💪⚾️🏆

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USAFA.Official-29 Jun

Here are some highlights during today's Cadet Oath of Allegiance ceremony for the #USAFA Class of 2022 basic cadets. Check out our Flickr page for more photos from today's ceremony as well as the In-processing Day: https://www.flickr.com/photos/af_academy/albums

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USAFA.Official-28 Jun

Welcome, #USAFA Class of 2022. Today is the first day of your basic cadet training, where you will be physically, mentally and emotionally challenged. Be strong! For more USAFA photos, visit our Flickr page https://www.flickr.com/photos/af_academy/albums

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USAFA.Official-27 Jun

"Take 30 seconds to say goodbye to your families..." To the families and friends of #USAFA Class of 2022 appointees, are you ready?

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USAFA.Official-26 Jun

In 2 days, the #USAFA Class of 2022 appointees will begin their basic cadet training. They will be pushed physically, emotionally and mentally. However, this is just the beginning of their four-year journey to becoming leaders of character. Class of 2022, are you ready?

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USAFA.Official-25 Jun

For #MotivationMonday, we want to share General Colin Powell’s Rules to more than 1,200 #USAFA appointees who will in-process June 28 and begin their basic cadet training: 1. It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning. 2. Get mad, then get over it. 3. Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it. 4. It can be done! 5. Be careful what you choose. You may get it. 6. Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision. 7. You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours. 8. Check small things. 9. Share credit. 10. Remain calm. Be kind. 11. Have a vision. Be demanding. 12. Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers. 13. Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.

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@AF_Academy-19 Oct

C1C Elizabeth Pennington is featured in @usairforce Week in Photos! 📸→ https://t.co/HFosTcIhAH https://t.co/8Te1SvtRsn

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@AF_Academy-18 Oct

Save the Date! 📅 The National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS), hosted by the @AF_Academy, will be on Feb… https://t.co/Fx4GltLRgC

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@AF_Academy-17 Oct

RT @usairforce: Now this is what #resilience looks like! With the support of #TotalForce #Airmen around the #AirForce, @TeamTyndall is de…

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@AF_Academy-17 Oct

.@USAFA_Dean was recently named one of only a dozen educators in the U.S. this year to receive a fellowship to the… https://t.co/2UI1kxCkPq

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@AF_Academy-17 Oct

The @AF_Academy's Falconry Team welcomed its newest member — a #prairiefalcon — yesterday! The team is hoping she c… https://t.co/r7Gk8b35AW

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@AF_Academy-16 Oct

It's going to take a lot more than a failed booster to keep this @AF_Academy graduate from returning to space. We'r… https://t.co/IDQWvRfKo4

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@AF_Academy-16 Oct

RT @DeptofDefense: Falcon in flight! During falconry team training, @AF_Academy cadet Justin Waligora lures one of four falcons used for fl…

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@AF_Academy-16 Oct

RT @Space_Station: Live now: @AstroHague speaks with media for the first time since his trip to the station was aborted last Thursday. Shor…

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@AF_Academy-16 Oct

Cadet Candidates from @USAFAPrepSchool and #TeamTen chaplains helped the Springs Habitat for Humanity with a new ho… https://t.co/EFRlMFiwX4

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@AF_Academy-15 Oct

C1C Nicholas Juhasz knew from a young age two things: he wanted to be an engineer, and he was fascinated by missile… https://t.co/SZ8E0Q6pIt

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@AF_Academy-13 Oct

RT @Astro2fish: Had fun hanging out with some @AF_Academy cadets tonight & try to convince them to be Astro majors like our brave @AstroHag…

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@AF_Academy-12 Oct

Parker Executive Search has begun a nationwide search to find an athletic director to support the Air Force Academy… https://t.co/DGILwZBjB8

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@AF_Academy-11 Oct

The @AF_Academy's Cadet Cycling Club just earned their first national title in school history! 🏆 →… https://t.co/2npvDFKPAX

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@AF_Academy-11 Oct

We're keeping @TeamTyndall in our thoughts this morning. They took a direct hit from Hurricane Michael and the base… https://t.co/d7UM1K4mNs

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@AF_Academy-11 Oct

RT @NASA: .@AstroHague and Alexey Ovchinin are seen in Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan boarding a plane, continuing their return from the landing s…

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@AF_Academy-11 Oct

RT @NASA: .@AstroHague and Alexey Ovchinin are seen in Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan. They are in good condition following their safe landing on…

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@AF_Academy-10 Oct

First ❄️ of the season! https://t.co/Rt9mxvV7id

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@AF_Academy-09 Oct

Before Col. Nick Hague was a @NASA Astronaut, he was a @usairforce pilot. Before he was a pilot, he was a #usafa ca… https://t.co/OTgkdYQPAO

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@AF_Academy-09 Oct

RT @NCAA_SSI: Today, NCAA CMO Dr. Brian Hainline visited the U.S. Air Force Academy and met with with physicians, researchers and athletics…

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@AF_Academy-07 Oct

Win the first leg for the CIC Trophy ✔️ Sink Navy ✔️ #GoAirForce | #BeatEveryone | #SingSecond https://t.co/TCkcUoBCIw

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