June 18, 2026 Sponsor Families Needed for Academy Cadets Every summer, more than 1,000 young men and women arrive at the U.S. Air Force Academy to start their 47-month journey to become Air Force or Space Force officers. For most of them, their homes and families are hundreds or thousands of miles away.
June 8, 2026 Academy Welcomes New 306th FTG Commander Col. Paul J. Brehm assumed command of the 306th Flying Training Group from Col. Nancy E. Taylor during a change of command ceremony at Davis Field on the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, June 3, 2026.
June 2, 2026 Academy Airfield Increases Flying for Summer Programs Summer flying training operations at the U.S. Air Force Academy are gearing up and will run through July 31 this year.
May 29, 2026 Vice President Vance Congratulates Class of 2026 Vice President JD Vance addressed more than 900 graduating cadets during the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Class of 2026 commencement ceremony at Falcon Stadium here May 28, 2026, recognizing the graduates’ readiness to lead as the nation’s newest Air Force and Space Force officers.
May 29, 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 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