Air Force Academy graduates and family soak in emotional milestone

Final salute as cadets: USAFA class of 2025

(U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.) — After four years of discipline, determination, and growth, 909 cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) are now commissioned officers, ready to take flight in service to their country. Despite the weather on Thurs. May 29, family and friends packed the stands to celebrate the class of 2025, including graduates from 14 different countries. As the stadium filled with each cadet marching to their seats, loud ch…

Air Force Academy graduates and family soak in emotional milestone

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Over 900 cadets and thousands of family members packed Falcon Stadium on a cold, overcast and rainy morning to celebrate one of the biggest moments in the young lieutenants' lives. The clouds persisted, forcing the Academy to cancel both the Thunderbird flyover and air show – but the newly-minted Second Lieutenants didn't seem to notice. “Butter Bars! We’ve been singing about this for four years since basic, so w…

LIVE NOW: US Air Force Academy 2025 Commencement

U.S. Air Force Academy holds its 2025 Commencement at 11 a.m. ET on May 29. ...

Livestream video and live blog: Air Force Academy graduation

Parents, families and friends were expected to start filling Falcon Stadium shortly before 7 a.m. to cheer for the 909 Air Force Academy cadets expected to graduate as part of the class of 2025. While the National Weather Service was calling for rain Thursday, Falcon Stadium was still dry.

What time is Air Force Academy graduation? See schedule and when Thunderbirds take off

The Air Force’s demonstration flight team the Thunderbirds will do its annual flyover at the Air Force Academy graduation on May 29. Here's what time.