Air Force Academy Graduation

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Eight months after a repeal of the military’s “don’t ask , don’t tell” policy, the U.S. Air Force Academy today graduated its first group of openly gay cadets. As President Obama addressed the graduates, no rainbow The academy plans to announce the commencement speaker in the coming weeks. It will likely be a top Pentagon official this year. Several months ago the academy announced that the Air Force Thunderbirds flying team will be overhead for the big finale. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) - Vice President Joe Biden will be the guest speaker at the air force academy graduation Wednesday. Biden's appearance marks his second visit to the academy. He also addressed cadets at the 2009 graduation. About 1,000 cadets weaving re-election themes into a commencement speech to jubilant graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy.“We can say with confidence and pride: The United States is stronger, safer and more respected in the world,” Obama told more than 1,000 Vice President Joe Biden will address 1,000 graduating Air Force Academy cadets at a ceremony in Falcon Stadium May 28. The White House confirmed Biden as the graduation speaker Monday. The academy's graduation rites have traditionally included a to THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Please be seated. Good morning, everybody! It is wonderful to be at the United States Air Force Academy on such a spectacular day. And it is a privilege to join you in honoring the Class of 2012. (Applause. .

“Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do.” – Core Values of the United States Air Force Academy My family and I had the honor of attending graduation at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs 2/2/2015 - U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The Academy released the schedule of events for the 2015 spring graduation, with ceremonies and events beginning May 21 and culminating in graduation May 28. This is a change from previous years, when graduation U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, COLO. -- The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, will turn heads skyward during several flights over the Colorado Springs area May 26-27. The Thunderbirds are scheduled to arrive at Peterson Air Force Base Michael Osborne, a 2010 graduate of Ryle High School, will graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy on May 28. Osborne, 21, will also be inducted into the Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society. While at the academy, Osborne spent the .