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Three incoming members of the U.S. Air Force Academy walk through two service members giving them directions with a crowd in the background.

Where the Journey Begins

Incoming members of the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2030 participate in In-processing Day at the academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 24, 2026. In-processing Day, or I-Day, marks the beginning of basic cadet training and is a key step on the cadets' path toward commissioning as officers in the Air Force or Space Force.

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