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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LINKS WE MENTIONED IN THE NEWS
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
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