U.S. Air Force Academy Graduates 900 Cadets in Colorado Ceremony

The United States Air Force Academy held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, with 909 cadets graduating, including international cadets from various countries. Families and friends gathered early despite rainy weather forecasts, though the stadium remained dry at the start of the event. Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink delivered the commencement speech. The ceremony typically features a performance by the Thunderbirds aerobatic team; however, due to inclement weather, the Thunderbirds did not perform their flyover this year. Nearly 1,000 cadets became officers in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force during the ceremony. The Air Force Academy highlighted that 10 graduates had parents who also graduated from the Academy, and 840 graduates had attained the rank of general as of September 2024.