Marching Back, the Academy's New Supt., Distinguished Graduates and More!

Marching back with the Class of 2028; the Academy’s new superintendent; leadership awards; upcoming events; and much more! Episode 4 of Air Force Gradcast is here!

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Episode 4 of the Air Force Gradcast is available now! In this edition, host Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz ‘99 and fellow Association and Foundation teammates Maj. (Ret.) Michael Barnes, Kelly Banet and Jennifer Cooper discuss the Academy’s new superintendent; AOG leadership awards; the 200 grads who marched back from Jacks Valley with the Class of 2028; and much more. Get Gradcast the first Friday of every month on any of your favorite podcast apps!

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LONG BLUE LINE WEEKEND, DINNER, MARCHBACK, CONFERENCE AND MORE

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PHOTO ALBUMS FROM EVENTS WE MENTIONED

CLASS OF 2028 and Graduate March Back is a milestone reached by cadet basics who have successfully complete basic training. A new tradition started in 2019 makes it possible for Academy Graduates to march the entire 5-plus miles with them.

Cadet and Graduate March Back 2024

Academy grads sit with cadet basics for their first meal after completion of basic training. Following that, a USAFA Senior Leadership Panel.

Cadet Meal and Leadership Panel

Long Blue Line Awards Dinner

Falcon Club and Awards Ceremony

USAFA Long Blue Line Leadership Conference:

Conference Pics

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