Press Releases

May 26, 2026
Col. Tellez Assumes Command as Academy’s 32nd Commandant of Cadets

Col. Brandon J. Tellez officially assumed command as the U.S. Air Force Academy’s 32nd Commandant of Cadets during a ceremony May 22 on Stillman Field.
May 26, 2026
Academy Graduation Upcoming, Expect Increased Flight Noise and Heavy Traffic

The U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2026 Graduation is May 28 at Falcon Stadium. Visitors and residents should expect heavy traffic, road closures and event detours on May 27 and 28.
May 20, 2026
Academy Class of 2026 Graduation Tickets Available

The Class of 2026 U.S. Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony is open to ticket-holding members of the local community for in-person attendance.
May 19, 2026
Vice President JD Vance named commencement speaker for U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2026 graduation

The U.S. Air Force Academy is honored to announce that Vice President JD Vance will serve as the speaker for the Academy's commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Falcon Stadium.
May 7, 2026
Maj. Gen. Moga nominated to lead U.S. Air Force Academy following Lt. Gen. Bauernfeind

The President of the United States has nominated Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, Commander, Third Air Force, to serve as the 23rd Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy and promotion to the rank of lieutenant general. If confirmed by the Senate, he will succeed Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind, who has
April 13, 2026
Academy Conducts Large-Scale Cadet Field Training Exercise April 15–18

The U.S. Air Force Academy is conducting its annual Spring Culminating Exercise from April 15–18, 2026. The exercise validates and tests cadets’ essential warfighter training.
April 9, 2026
Colonel Tellez to Succeed Brigadier General Marks as Commandant, Reinforcing Warfighter Focus at the Academy

In preparation for a change of command ceremony next month, Col. Brandon J. Tellez, Class of ’01, has been assigned as the Academy’s 32nd Commandant of Cadets, succeeding Brig. Gen. Gavin P. Marks, who will retire this summer after a distinguished Air Force career.
March 1, 2026
U.S. Air Force Academy Adjusts Installation Access Procedures, Suspends Trusted Traveler Program

The U.S. Air Force Academy has implemented updated installation access procedures, effective March 1, based on the current world situation. While there is no credible threat, these adjustments, in accordance with U.S. Northern Command directives for installations within the continental United
Feb. 4, 2026
Academy’s Character and Leadership Symposium Explores Courage to Lead in the Profession of Arms

The 33rd Annual National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS) is scheduled to take place Feb. 20 and 21 at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Jan. 29, 2026
Academy to welcome new Dean of the Faculty

The Department of the Air Force has named Col. James M. Valpiani as the institution’s next Dean of the Faculty. This selection reinforces the Academy’s standing as a nationally-recognized leader in higher education and its mission to forge leaders of character, motivated to a lifetime of service,