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Undercover Cadets

Air Force cadets participate in small-unit tactics scenarios as the Cadet Wing conducted training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 6, 2026. The training reinforced foundational military skills and cadet-led competencies, including simulated weapons handling, land navigation, tactical combat casualty care and mission planning.

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