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U.S. Air Force Academy Graduates Class of 2018

  • Defense.gov
  • May 23, 2018 | 12:31

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis delivers the commencement address for the graduation and commissioning of the U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 23, 2018.