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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A side view of dozens of Air Force Academy cadets march in formation on a turf field outside of a building.

Acceptance Day

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets participate in the Acceptance Day Parade at Stillman Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 6, 2025. Acceptance Day marks the completion of basic cadet training where new cadets receive the fourth-class shoulder boards signifying the acceptance into the Cadet Wing.

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