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Gentlemen , please take your seats and

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direct your attention to the southeast

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stands of the stadium as we extend a

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welcome to our representatives of the

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Dean of Faculty , Cadet Wing , and

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Directorate of Athletics , Major units

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of the United States Air Force Academy .

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Leading the processional and carrying

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Yousaffa's academic mace is Brigadier

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General James Valpiani , the dean of

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faculty , followed by a representative

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group of faculty , commanders and

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coaches . A cadet's

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academic career begins with a

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convocation in which faculty carrying

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the academic mace process in to signify

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the start of academics . The mace

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symbolizes the university's governing

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authority and the power to grant

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degrees . The tradition derives from

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medieval times in Europe , and today's

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implement is a combination of a royal

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scepter and the mace .

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As an ancient symbol of authority , it

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reminds us that the universities are

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custodians of the enduring traditions

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of learning and the power they bestow

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upon those who come to learn . The base

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is again carried in today's

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processional to signify the culmination

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of the cadets' academic program .

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Just as the traditions of military

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pageantry honor the service of members

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of the armed forces , the academic

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procession honors academic achievement

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and reflects centuries of university

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history .

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In this processional are permanent

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professors appointed by Congress ,

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military faculty , and civilian faculty .

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Military factories . Air Force and

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Space Force experience to the classroom

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and have earned a master's degree or

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doctorate . Civilian faculty

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wear their traditional academic regalia

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prescribed by the degrees they hold .

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Each element identifies the highest

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degree earned , master's or doctorate ,

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as well as the degree granting

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institution and field of study .

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Additionally , squadron commanders ,

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academy military trainers , and

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representatives of the cadet wing are

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in the procession hall . Squadron

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commanders lead the 40 squadrons that

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make up the cadet wing . These

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commanders are selected through a

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highly competitive process . They're

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comprised of pilots , navigators ,

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combat system operators , weapons

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systems operators , space operators ,

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engineers , intelligence officers ,

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logistics officers , cyber officers ,

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maintainers . Special agents and many

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other career fields across the

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Department of the Air Force and Space

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Force . Our processional also includes

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representatives of the Directorate of

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athletics , which is comprised of

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coaches and staff who train

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intercollegiate , intramural , and club

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teams , as well as teach a robust

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variety of physical education courses .

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We are proud of our outstanding faculty ,

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coaches and squadron commanders ,

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representatives of whom appear on the

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stadium floor today to honor the class

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of 2026 . Please join us in recognizing

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them .

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Ladies and gentlemen , please stand for

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the arrival of the official party .

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Ladies and gentlemen , please welcome

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the Secretary of the Air Force , the

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Honorable Troy E . Mink , the Chief of

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Space Operations , General B . Chance

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Saltzman , the Chief of Staff of the

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Air Force , General Kenneth S .

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Wilsbach , and the Superintendent of

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the United States Air Force Academy ,

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Lieutenant General Tony D . Bauerfein .

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Ladies and gentlemen , please remain

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standing for the playing of honors .

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Wing , present harms .

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Ladies and gentlemen , please welcome

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the Vice President of the United States ,

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the Honorable JD Vance .

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We border , arms .

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Ladies and gentlemen , please welcome

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the graduating class of

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2026 .

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Graduates 4

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Left peace .

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When freeze that harms .

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Please remain standing and turn your

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attention to the north end of the

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stadium for the playing of the national

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anthem followed by the invocation .

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d's . That is . Ladies

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and gentlemen , Chaplain , Lieutenant

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Colonel Mark D . Huntsinger , United

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States Air Force Academy , Command

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Chaplain .

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Let's pray . Almighty God , we are

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gathered here on this momentous

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occasion to witness the graduation and

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the launch of class of 2026 .

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In the words of Teddy Roosevelt , they

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have taken a harder road and striven

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valiantly in the arena where timid

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souls dare not venture . Their faces

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are marred with dust , sweat and blood

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on this road less traveled , devoting

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themselves to a life of honorable

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service . Each one stands on the

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shoulders of those giants who have gone

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before them , cheered on by a cloud of

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witnesses . Those who encourage them to

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persevere in their hardest days and

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push them to dig deeper when they

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thought all their strength was gone .

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Theirs is a class of warrior leaders

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ready to adapt , lead , and win on day

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one . As this class joins the

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profession of arms , give them a laser

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focus for the mission . Fill them with

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kindness and compassion for the

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warfighters they will lead , as those

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entrusted with our nation's most

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precious resource . Engrave upon their

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hearts a spirit of humility as they

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remain teachable servant leaders . Give

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them wisdom for every decision and

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boldness to execute when uncertainty

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arises . Fill them with moral and

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physical courage to fight on when the

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stakes are high , knowing that you are

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their shield and rear guard . Finally ,

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give them strength , fortitude , and a

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calmness of spirit when battles rage

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around them and within them . In your

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holy name , Amen .

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Graduates take seats . Ladies and

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gentlemen , please be seated .

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Ladies and gentlemen , Lieutenant

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General Tony D . Bauerfein , the

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Superintendent of the United States Air

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Force Academy .

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Good morning . And welcome as we

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celebrate the United States Air Force

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Academy class of 2026 .

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Today , we are honored to welcome the

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50th Vice President of our United

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States , Vice President Vance . Sir ,

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you do us an honor by being with us

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today .

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We are also , we are also honored to

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welcome the twenty-seventh Secretary of

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our Air Force , the Honorable Troy Mink ,

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and his spouse , Gene . The 24th Chief .

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The 24th Chief of Staff of the Air

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Force , Gerald Kenneth Wilsbach and his

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wife Sydney .

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And the 2nd Chief of Space Operations

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for the US Space Force , General Chance

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Saltzman , and his spouse Jennifer .

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Welcome .

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And to many other distinguished

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visitors , thank you for being here

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today , as well as the many members of

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the Long Blue Line of academy graduates ,

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local leaders , and community partners

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that make our mission happen . Thank

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you for all that you do from Colorado

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Springs to Washington DC throughout our

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military community . We could not

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succeed without your support . Now

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to the class of 2026 .

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Congratulations . After 4 years of

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challenging military training ,

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academics , and athletics , your day

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one has arrived . But let's take you

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back to day one . 23 June

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2022 on I Day .

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You stepped onto those footprints in

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the cadet area with a vision of what

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the next 4 years would look like .

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Chances are the last 47 months have

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looked a little different than you

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expected . But I can tell you that I'm

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extremely proud of how you tackled the

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challenges and the changes that we have

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made at the Academy during your journey .

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This last year in particular , we

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witnessed you step into your leadership

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role as firsties and you simply

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delivered excellence . You embraced

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warrior ethos , upheld our standards ,

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tackled warfighter training , hit the

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books hard , and you left it all on the

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athletic fields . Today , you are the

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warrior leaders that we need to lead in

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our Air Force and Space Force . But

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before you think about that next

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chapter , reflect upon all the support

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that you have received and take a

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moment to thank your friends , your

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families , your sponsor families , and

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your support networks because they've

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been with you throughout your time here

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at UA . Also take time to recognize and

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thank the leaders you've become with

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the help of your squadron commanders ,

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your academy military trainers , your

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incredible faculty and instructors ,

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your hardworking coaches and trainers ,

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and your mentors across the academy .

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So please join me in a round of

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applause for everybody that's gotten

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you to this point .

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Class of 2026 .

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Your graduation coincides with a

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national historical moment , the 250th

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anniversary of the founding of this

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great nation . For 2.5 centuries , the

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flame of American liberty has not

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burned on its own . It has been kept

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alive by generations of men and women

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willing to hold the front line . It has

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been defended by those who chose to

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serve something greater than themselves .

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As we reflect on 250 years of freedom ,

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that is the legacy that you inherit

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today . But inheriting a legacy is not

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enough . You must be equipped and ready

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to carry it forward into a very

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unpredictable future . And that's

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exactly why we focus on fighting , or

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excuse me , focus on forging

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warfighters to win , inspiring leaders

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of character equality , and motivating

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critical thinkers to adapt . Our nation

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requires it and it demands it ,

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especially in the rapidly changing

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geopolitical landscape that you are

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stepping into . And you have met the

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challenge across each of our priorities ,

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so we have a parting gift for you .

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If you would look behind you on the

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middle tier of the stadium , we are

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unveiling our priorities in the ring of

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honor . Your legacy as future

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warfighters , leaders , and critical

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thinkers will live on as a reminder of

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the skills that our graduates bring to

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future fights . It's the same skills

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that those who came before you employed

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to defend our country from the Berlin

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Airlift to Desert Storm to Enduring

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Freedoms and so many other missions in

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between . And the same skills you will

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carry with you throughout your Air

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Force and Space Force careers .

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And while we are looking around the

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stadium , I'd like to direct your

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attention to the big screens , where

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we'd like to recognize your classmates

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who aren't with us today because they

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are competing in the NCAA championships .

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Zack Ayers .

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Zach Ayers , India Jones , Jett Rose ,

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Ben Sheller , and Texas Tanner are

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demonstrating their warrior ethos with

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the best of the best from across the

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nation , and they are representing

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Falcon Nation strong . If you're

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listening , we wish you luck and please

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know that your coaches have your

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degrees for you .

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Class of 2026 .

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In this year of cadet empowerment , you

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elevated our 47 month journey to be

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even more rigorous , more realistic ,

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and more relevant across all three

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mission areas military , academics ,

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and athletics . You took care of your

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mission and you took care of your

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people . You lived up to your no quit

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all grit motto every step of the way .

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As warfighters to win , you embrace the

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warrior ethos with a focus on readiness

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in all forms physical , mental ,

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spiritual . You are offensively minded ,

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mission focused , and team builders who

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overcame adversity to make the mission

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happen . You took our culminating

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exercise to the next level against the

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thinking adversary , setting a high bar

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for those classes that will follow you

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to not only meet , but to exceed . You

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are leaving the academy in a better

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place than when you entered it , as you

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will do with every assignment you take

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in your future . As warrior scholars ,

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you integrated rigorous academics ,

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immersive training , and cutting edge

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research to prepare you for combat

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leadership . Your education was

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deliberately designed to ensure you are

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the warfighters who can outthink .

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Outmaneuver and outfight our

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adversaries . From putting satellites

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into space , to winning numerous

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national competitions , to providing

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research to support our operational

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forces , you advanced our strategic

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advantage as airmen and guardians . And

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as athletes over the past 4 years , you

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were warriors through every competition ,

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which led to your classmates earning

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181 All-American honors ,

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12 conference championships , 14

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conference Players of the Year , and 18

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top 25 national team finishes .

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Absolutely well done .

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And while I know you all look forward

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to linking arms with your joint

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partners in the next fight , it's

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important to highlight what you did

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with them over the last 4 years and

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this year . Against our military

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service academies and intercollegiate

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sports , you dominated with an overall

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record of 54 wins , 45 losses ,

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and 3 ties . When you add in our

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competitive club teams this year alone ,

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Yafa was 20-9 against West Point and

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14-9 against Navy , reminding West

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Point and Annapolis that the Air Force

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Academy remains far , far above .

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As leaders of character and quality ,

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you chose Master Sergeant John Chapman

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as your class exemplar . For those of

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you unfamiliar , each class of our

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academy selects an exemplar whose

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qualities they hope to emulate . Every

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time someone says the class year 2026 .

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They shout the nickname of their

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exemplar . Master Sergeant Chapman ,

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notably , is the first enlisted service

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member to be selected as an exemplar .

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He was a Special tactics Combat

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Controller and in 2002 , then Technical

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Sergeant Chapman charged into an

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al-Qaeda bunker in the snowy Afghan

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mountains , saving the lives of an

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entire rescue team , losing his own

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life in the process . He was awarded

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the Congressional Medal of Honor for

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his heroism , the only Air Force Medal

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of Honor recipient since the Vietnam

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War . Master Sergeant Chapman embodies

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our core values and commitment to

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server leadership your class aspires to

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as leaders of character and quality .

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And we would like to take a moment and

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recognize Master Sergeant Chapman's

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family who are with us today . It is an

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honor to have you here with us on this

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special occasion . To the Chapman

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family , thank you .

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Like your exemplar , you made hard

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calls and faced adversity knowing that

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leaders do the right thing the right

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way , even if it's unpopular . As

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servant leaders , our airmen and our

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guardians deserve this . Our missions

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require this , and our nation demands

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nothing less . Finally , as critical

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thinkers to adapt , you learn to

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develop innovative solutions to complex

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problems while operating with limited

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information . You prepared for modern

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and future warfare in the air , space ,

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and cyber domains , ensuring we

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maintain our advantage for the joint

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force . You challenge the status quo ,

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building teams to tackle problems from

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multiple perspectives . Our future

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success demands on your continued

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critical thought . And if your success

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leading the cadet wing this year is any

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indication , I know that our nation's

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future is in great hands . When given

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the challenge to lead reinvigorated

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military training , you ran with that

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charge and ensured your squads are

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ready for the most extensive and

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challenging warfighting culminating

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exercise in Air Force Academy history .

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When some said we focused too much on

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joint warfighter training at the

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expense of other training , you were

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the instructor pilots that delivered

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100% soaring syllabus completion ,

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and more than 30 , excuse me , and 35%

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more of you secured pilot slots than

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last year's class , proving that you

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were ready to fly , fight and win .

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When some question our academic rigor ,

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or progressive use of artificial

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intelligence , you led the cadet wing

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to the highest GPA in 20 years and the

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lowest academic probation level in 5

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years , and you secured our academy ,

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the only service academy I might note ,

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on Forbes' top 10 public schools for

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innovation and integration of

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artificial intelligence .

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When fitness standards were set higher

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and some thought more would fail , you

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led the cadet wing to the highest

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physical fitness scores that this

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academy has seen in over 10 years . And

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finally , all of your , all of your

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successes are inspiring the next

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generation of classes , and we're proud

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to report that we've seen over an 11%

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increase in applications for the

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incoming class of 2030 due to your hard

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work .

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Class of 2026 .

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Your day one has arrived . You are

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ready , and I will leave you with these

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last thoughts . The weapons school

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mantra comes to my mind , be humble .

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Be approachable . Be credible . Be

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humble . Your class has incredible

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talents , and as leaders , remember

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that you are entering force that has

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decades of experience . Take the time

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to listen , listen and learn from your

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team's years of being in the fight . Be

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approachable , build teams and lift

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them up where every single member is

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seen , heard , and valued . When you

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execute this successfully and you hold

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the standards high , your team will

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outperform your mission and your

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expectations . And be credible . Always

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be a master of your craft . Be the go

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to expert wherever you go , and always

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be ready when the nation calls . Be

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credible for yourself , be credible for

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your team , and be credible for your

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adversaries . Because they are watching

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and I know they do not want to

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challenge you . Class of 2026 .

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You brought it strong . You sprinted to

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the finish line , and I am

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exceptionally proud of each and every

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one of you . I can personally attest

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that you are the warrior leaders that

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our nation deserves . Congratulations

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and fights on . Ladies , and now ,

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ladies and gentlemen , I'd like to

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welcome the twenty-seventh Secretary of

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our Air Force , the Honorable Troy Mink

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to the podium . Thank you very much .

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The sun's trying , it's trying to burn

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through . I see blue , looking good .

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Good morning , class of 2026 .

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Love that enthusiasm . Let me just

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start by saying how excited I am to be

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back at the United States Air Force

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Academy . Last year , one of my first

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official acts as secretary was given

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the graduation speech to the class of

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2025 . Oh .

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class of 2025 .

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I'm excited to find out who has the

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most enthusiasm , but I think we

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already figured that one out . Uh , Mr .

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Vice President , thank you very much

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for being here today and thank you for

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the support to the department which has

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just been fantastic . Uh , Mr .

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Saltzman or General Saltzman , Salty ,

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Jennifer , thank you very much for

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being here . My wife Jean , who , I

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almost forgot about that . That

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wouldn't , that wouldn't have went well

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at all . Uh , a cruiser .

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Jennifer , thank you very much Cindy ,

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thank you for being here today . And

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then , of course , Tony and uh and

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Tricia , thank you very much , not only

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for being here today , but really

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thanks for your 20 or 30+ years of

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service to the Air Force and to the

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academy , and congratulations on your

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retirement going forward .

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And thanks to all the other

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distinguished visitors , the mentors ,

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the friends , and the guests attending

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today , as well as the planners who

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made today possible . To the families

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of our graduates , thank you for

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raising a generation of incredible men

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and women and then entrusting them to

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us . You have probably heard some

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stories from the sons and daughters

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over the last 4 years that made you

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wonder about this place , but trust me ,

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it was worth it . Throughout your time

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here in Colorado , you have continued

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to support through GRs , call Xs , and

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more . So thank you , thank you as well

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to the sponsor families , the home away

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from homes for the graduating class .

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Thank you for opening your doors and

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giving our cadets a safe place to relax

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without any upperclassmen around . The

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class of 2026 is here today .

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In part because of you , so thank you .

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And to our world-class faculty and

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staff , you have spent the last 4 years

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forging citizens , cadets , and men

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into leaders of character .

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Professors in Fairchild Hall , AOCs ,

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AMGs , coaches down on the fields of

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friendly strife . Thank you for the

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skills and character you have given our

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rising generation of leaders .

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And finally , to the class of 2026 .

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Congratulations . And it is an honor to

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speak to you today . In the past year

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as a SECAF , I feel like I've had the

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full USAFA experience with my multiple

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visits out here , give or take a few

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tours . I've seen the A course in

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action , eaten at , flown your airbody

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gliders , which was really fun , and

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even shot at the Cadam range . I

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actually think I would have won the

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little competition we had there , but I

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think I was beat on a bit of a

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technicality . Technically , the entire

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team was just a lot better than I was .

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I've heard , I've heard all the stories

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about the class of 2026 . The

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good and the bad . CS 34

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lived up to their name . So who brought

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live hogs onto the T-zone ? Come on ,

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see the hands , and then Accidentally ,

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accidentally let one loose .

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Accidentally let one loose . So who

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painted the strips red right before a

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snowstorm ?

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So he didn't raise his hand , but

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there's a lot of people pointing at him .

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So , so you know where this is going ,

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right ? Tony , please issue demerits

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for everyone here who raised their

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hands . And by the way , A few of your

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classmates , uh , shared these stories

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with my staff last week . Uh , word of

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advice . To soon to be lieutenants ,

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don't overshare it with your boss's

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staff . They do not keep secrets very

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well . I find it humorous though , but

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seriously , it is such an honor to be

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here today to congratulate you . In

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addition to congratulations , let me be

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the first to say welcome . Welcome to

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the world's greatest Air Force and

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Space Force . You are joining in one of

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the most dynamic and challenging threat

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environments since World War II .

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Disruptive technology like small

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unmanned aircraft , proliferated

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satellites , constellations , adaptive

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manufacturing , and artificial

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intelligence are rapidly changing the

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character of war . And our adversaries

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are leaning aggressively into that

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opportunity across the board . They are

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innovating quickly and they are seeking

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to challenge American dominance across

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every warfighting domain . That

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includes air and space . Like it or not ,

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whether you feel ready or not , your

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career will be marked by rapid change .

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We are modernizing nearly every mission

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area in our department . Our space

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force is growing rapidly and is slated

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to double in the years ahead . The Air

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Force is fielding brand new platforms

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from trainers like the T-7 to the

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Sentinel ICBM program . The B-21 is

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going to redefine stealthy long-range

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strike , and CCAs and the F-47 will

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revolutionize air to air combat . We

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are boosting production of spacecraft ,

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aircraft , ammunitions to levels we

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haven't seen in decades . It will be up

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to you young men and women with fresh

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ideas and unmatched technical education .

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You will be expected to navigate

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through this changing world . If I had

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only one message to all 9331

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of you here today , it would be this

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You are ready . There is a reason you

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have all earned Bachelor's of Science .

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It's prepared you to operate some of

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the most complex systems the world has

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ever known . There is a reason you have

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all practiced sports , tackled the

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assault forces , and carefully studied

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leadership . It trained you to lead

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teams through setbacks , challenges ,

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defeats , and ultimately to win . There

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is a reason you have studied and

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emulated your exemplar , Master

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Sergeant John Chapman . It equipped you

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with a character that our force expects

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and deserves from its leaders . You are

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here because you have overcome every

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obstacle we can throw at you , whether

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at Jack's Valley or in the classroom .

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You've earned your place as the next

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generation of leaders and innovators ,

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maintaining dominance in a rapidly

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changing world . You are ready . This

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is your moment to execute , your moment

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to deliver , your time to lead the

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United States Air Force and Space Force .

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Now It is my honor and distinct

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pleasure to introduce today's

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commencement speaker , a true warrior

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scholar . He's a best-selling author

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and graduate of Yale University , and

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more importantly , the Ohio State

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University .

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He also spent 4 years in the United

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States Marine Corps or United States

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Marine Corps , which this audience

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knows is one of the top 3 branches of

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our military . He is the first Marine

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to serve as our vice president . Ladies

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and gentlemen , class of 2026 .

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Please welcome the 50th Vice President

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of the United States , JD Vance .

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please . Thank you .

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Well , first , thank you to Secretary

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Mink for the kind introduction . And

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let me just say , it's real brave of

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the Secretary to take potshots at the

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Marines while surrounded by this level

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of air support .

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I , I , I put in my remarks this

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morning how wonderful it is to be here

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on this beautiful morning in Colorado

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Springs .

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And that's a note to the Vice President

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and the Vice President's speechwriters

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to check the weather before you make a

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big speech . That's my first piece of

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advice . In all seriousness ,

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I am particularly gratified to

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be honored today . By this welcome and

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this kindness . Some of the people who

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make it possible for me to do my job .

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To make it possible for me to be Vice

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President of the United States , are

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proud airmen and guardians . The people

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who run Dover Air Force Base , the

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people who pilot and crew Air Force

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2 , the staff at my house , the person

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who delivered me my daily intelligence

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briefing , they are proud to be airmen

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or proud to be guardians , and I'm

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proud to be here with you today .

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Without fail They are skilled

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and brilliant and professional and kind .

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The very best of us , just like you .

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And today we celebrate . Not just

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you , not just the completed journey ,

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but importantly , we celebrate

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something far more important . That

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today you become commissioned officers

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and leaders of the great patriots that

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I interact with every single day . If

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they are the best of our nation , they

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are now under the charge of every

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single person who graduates from this

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great academy . You all should be proud ,

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and I hope you are proud of what you've

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accomplished , proud of what you've

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endured . But you should also be

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sobered by the extraordinary

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responsibility our nation now entrusts

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to you . Indeed So

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impressed am I with this group . And

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the service that you lead , that I'm

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hiring a member of this very class for

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a summer internship after graduation .

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So Cadet Tang , where are you ? Raise

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your hands .

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Consider this your very first meeting

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with the new boss . Congratulations .

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Don't screw it up . Now all

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of you celebrate a journey that started

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not just 4 years ago , but decades

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before that . And so I particularly

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want to welcome the people who made you

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who you are , the friends , the family ,

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the faculty , the loved ones , and of

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course , the other distinguished guests

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who were honored to be joined here

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today . So I'd like to thank Secretary

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Mink in , in , in thanking several

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particular folks for being here .

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General Cruiser and Mrs . Cindy

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Wilsbach , thank you all .

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General Chance and Mrs . Jennifer

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Stoltzman . Thank you guys for being

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here .

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And last but certainly not least ,

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Lieutenant General Tony and Mrs .

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Tricia Bowerfein . Thank you all .

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And I should also note that we're

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joined by another special guest , so

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honored and so proud of you that we

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have our great Secretary of Energy ,

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Chris Wright . Chris , thank you for

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being here and thank you for your

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lovely wife for being here to honor our

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airmen . But most of

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all , I want to thank the families who

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are with us this morning . The young

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men and women we honor today deserve a

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tremendous amount of praise , but they

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know as well as I do that the seeds of

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many of their finest qualities were

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ultimately planted by all of you in the

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bleachers . And to our new officers ,

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my second piece of advice is to show a

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spirit of gratitude above all , to the

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people who made you who you are . That

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will make you better airmen . It will

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make you better guardians , and it will

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make you better leaders . When you're

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tired , remember the father or the

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mother who worked an extra shift to

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give you a little bit extra . When

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you're frustrated with someone under

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your command , and that will happen .

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Remember the time a grandparent or a

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school teacher showed you patience and

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grace that you didn't deserve . To the

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loved ones gathered here today . We

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will never forget that our nation's

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airmen and guardians were your sons and

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daughters long before they were ours .

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So I hope you take pride in what

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they've become and know this , the

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administration will always have your

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back just as these new officers have

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ours .

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Now , without further ado . Class

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of 2026 .

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You've survived the academy .

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Congratulations .

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You've conquered the 6 mile rook out to

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Jack's Valley and back . You

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flung yourself off the 10 in or from

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even higher up in the rafters .

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You overcame Astro 310 .

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Endless racetracks . And

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this It's a little surprising to me ,

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even a herd of wild hogs set loose near

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Fairchild Hall . Now who's responsible

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for setting loose the wild hogs in

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Fairchild Hall ?

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A few timid hands went up . Those

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are the future politicians .

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And lest any of the masterminds of that

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transgression . sweat it out or fear .

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Now is a good time to fall back on a

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great tradition and announce that I

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hereby grant amnesty to all cadets

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serving restrictions and confinements

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for Category 1 and 2 offenses .

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Class of 2026 . You

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have never passed up an opportunity to

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prove your gumption to the world . All

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of you learn how to drop everything and

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get to inspection ready condition in

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exactly 5 minutes and 23 seconds .

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But beneath all the crazy stories and

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experiences , something serious and

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profound happened on this campus over

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the last 4 years . Over that time ,

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this institution has been preparing you

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to inherit one of the greatest military

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traditions in the world . And that's

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not an exaggeration . This academy has

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a long and storied history . It

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inculcates some of the finest and most

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timeless values of our armed services .

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Integrity , service , excellence .

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And you are the latest generation to

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join the proud unbroken lineage . That ,

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that strong blue line , you are its

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newest members . But one of the

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defining characteristics of American

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air power and now space power has

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always been its willingness to evolve

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alongside the nation it protects and

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the threats that we confront . You pay

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homage to the great tradition , but you

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also innovate for the future . There's

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a phrase in the military . And I've

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heard it a lot Which is no plan

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survives first contact with the enemy .

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You've probably heard it so many times

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by now that it barely registers . I

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heard it a lot when I was in the Marine

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Corps , but I've heard it more in the

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last 18 months and it's taken on new

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meaning . Because I've come to think .

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That particular phrase explains

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something much larger than battlefield

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tactics . People like predictability .

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We like systems and routines and plans

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because they create the feeling that

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the future has already been negotiated

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on our behalf . It's easy . And so we

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build strategic frameworks and

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technical models . We build slide decks

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and PowerPoint presentations with

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arrows moving confidently across maps

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all over the world . And for a little

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while , at least , it works . The world

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feels orderly . But then something

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crazy happens . It's called reality .

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Adversaries surprise you . Your plan

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falls through overnight . Some cuts you

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off . In the middle Of an

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operation . And makes your blood

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pressure skyrocket , but you can't

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panic and you can't overreact . Not

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even if it's 3 in the morning . And

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members of the class of 2026 .

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You're graduating into one of those

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eras where that reality , that

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unpredictability of warfare is becoming

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impossible to ignore . Now , your

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nation , your vice president and the

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president of the United States who

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sends his very best . We ask you to

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apply that same adaptability , that

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same innovation that you learned at

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this academy . To an entirely new era

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of warfare . One shaped by autonomous

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systems , AI and cyber

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operations . Technologies evolving far

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faster than military institutions have

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historically been accustomed to . Now

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some of you will operate in the air ,

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some in cyber , and some in space .

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Many of you will hold jobs that would

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have sounded like science fiction to

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graduates of this academy even 20 years

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ago . But the roles you're about to

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take are dead serious , and they are

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not science fiction , they are now

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reality . Because our adversaries are

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studying this country every day .

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They're studying our military doctrine .

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They're studying our industrial

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capacity . They're studying our

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political divisions , our attention

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span . And new graduates , they are

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studying you . One of the defining

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facts for this particular class is that

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nobody can tell you the skills that you

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learned over the last 4 years will

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remain theoretical . They will become

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very practical and very real very soon .

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Airmen and guardians are serving their

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nation overseas right now .

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Across Operation Epic Fury , Absolute

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Resolve , Southern Spear , and Midnight

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Hammer . They've excelled in executing

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unimaginably challenging missions under

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real-world combat conditions . And time

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after time they've made us proud .

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They've accomplished things that the

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rest of the world quite literally

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thought were impossible . And trust me ,

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I've seen the intelligence reports .

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Your predecessors have done things that

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other people thought were impossible ,

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and they did them anyway . And those

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Those adversaries woke up to realize

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that what they thought was impossible

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had been accomplished by our airmen and

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guardians . You had done them anyway .

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Now when the president needs options ,

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it's our Air Force and our Space Force

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who provide them , redefining what is

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possible mission after mission through

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sheer human daring . It is American

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air power that allows us to penetrate

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denied airspace and strike critical

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targets across enormous distances

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with speed , efficiency , and precision .

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And when the president says he will not

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allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon ,

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it is the men and women you will join

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in just 60 days who give force to that

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promise and to that guarantee .

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Now , because you will keep your end of

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the bargain with bravery and skill and

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dedication , you should expect some

01:00:02.260 --> 01:00:04.538
things out of your civilian leadership ,

01:00:04.538 --> 01:00:06.316
out of the president , the vice

01:00:06.316 --> 01:00:09.500
president , the Secretary of War . This

01:00:09.500 --> 01:00:11.939
is why we've pushed forward with the

01:00:11.939 --> 01:00:15.280
F-47 and the Golden Dome and any number

01:00:15.280 --> 01:00:18.379
of new and advanced technologies . It's

01:00:18.379 --> 01:00:20.580
why the president has made improving

01:00:20.580 --> 01:00:23.260
military quality of life such a central

01:00:23.260 --> 01:00:25.659
focus . Why he's insistent on

01:00:25.659 --> 01:00:29.100
increasing the defense budget to $1.5

01:00:29.100 --> 01:00:31.419
trillion and why he's proud to support

01:00:31.419 --> 01:00:34.540
pay raises . New barracks , and new

01:00:34.540 --> 01:00:36.889
hospitals , and new schools on base .

01:00:37.260 --> 01:00:40.000
We want you to be supported so that you

01:00:40.000 --> 01:00:42.500
can focus on the fight and focus on

01:00:42.500 --> 01:00:43.500
winning .

01:00:51.969 --> 01:00:54.260
And you're entering an Air Force , and

01:00:54.260 --> 01:00:56.371
this is maybe the thing the president

01:00:56.371 --> 01:00:58.593
and I are most proud of , is that we've

01:00:58.593 --> 01:01:00.871
seen extraordinary recruitment numbers .

01:01:01.219 --> 01:01:03.386
The men and women you will lead in the

01:01:03.386 --> 01:01:05.659
Air Force and the Space Force are

01:01:05.659 --> 01:01:07.919
passionate . They are ready to go .

01:01:08.139 --> 01:01:10.195
They are excited to serve , and they

01:01:10.195 --> 01:01:12.659
will look to you for the leadership of

01:01:12.659 --> 01:01:16.340
the future . The mission That

01:01:16.340 --> 01:01:19.659
we will ask them to do under your

01:01:19.659 --> 01:01:22.719
leadership . We showcase the strength ,

01:01:23.139 --> 01:01:26.139
the ingenuity , and especially the

01:01:26.139 --> 01:01:29.620
sound moral judgment of our warfighters .

01:01:30.629 --> 01:01:33.080
And I'm going to tell you that I saw

01:01:33.080 --> 01:01:37.000
this ingenuity very real when we had

01:01:37.000 --> 01:01:39.379
this incredible mission where the

01:01:39.560 --> 01:01:42.679
494th Fighter squadron lost a couple of

01:01:42.679 --> 01:01:45.760
pilots down in Iran . Now we knew they

01:01:45.760 --> 01:01:48.500
were alive . We didn't know exactly

01:01:48.500 --> 01:01:51.790
where they were . The first

01:01:51.790 --> 01:01:53.850
confirmation that both crew members'

01:01:53.850 --> 01:01:55.961
beacons were active actually happened

01:01:56.330 --> 01:02:00.090
about a day after these , these pilots ,

01:02:00.100 --> 01:02:02.389
or the second pilot I should say , uh ,

01:02:02.409 --> 01:02:04.790
went down . And there was this period

01:02:04.790 --> 01:02:06.790
where we were worried that maybe he

01:02:06.790 --> 01:02:09.110
wasn't alive and then this moment of

01:02:09.110 --> 01:02:11.689
joy when we realized that he was , but

01:02:12.149 --> 01:02:14.149
that moment of joy , that moment of

01:02:14.149 --> 01:02:16.750
celebration lasted very shortly because

01:02:16.750 --> 01:02:18.806
we knew we had somebody behind enemy

01:02:18.806 --> 01:02:22.590
lines that we had to go rescue . Now

01:02:22.590 --> 01:02:26.070
your Air Force . Your

01:02:26.340 --> 01:02:29.409
future force went in there and did the

01:02:29.409 --> 01:02:33.020
impossible . Sent airplanes into

01:02:33.020 --> 01:02:35.187
places where no one thought they could

01:02:35.187 --> 01:02:38.760
land , assembled helicopters on site ,

01:02:39.020 --> 01:02:41.459
and went and retrieved an American

01:02:41.459 --> 01:02:43.570
pilot behind enemy lines , one of the

01:02:43.570 --> 01:02:45.699
most daring and amazing things that

01:02:45.699 --> 01:02:46.699
I've ever seen .

01:02:56.239 --> 01:02:58.295
But I , I've never told anybody this

01:02:58.295 --> 01:03:00.295
before . I was sitting in a secured

01:03:00.295 --> 01:03:02.406
conference room on the phone with our

01:03:02.406 --> 01:03:04.461
military leadership and our civilian

01:03:04.461 --> 01:03:06.683
leadership and that operation hit a bit

01:03:06.683 --> 01:03:09.080
of a snag . And I think a lot of us

01:03:09.080 --> 01:03:11.520
were looking around and saying , are we

01:03:11.520 --> 01:03:13.687
worried here that this is not gonna be

01:03:13.687 --> 01:03:15.853
as successful as we thought it might .

01:03:16.770 --> 01:03:19.489
But it was an Air Force general who

01:03:19.489 --> 01:03:22.610
said , Mr . President , Mr . Vice

01:03:22.610 --> 01:03:25.810
President , we've hit some snags , but

01:03:25.810 --> 01:03:28.270
I promise you we're still going to get

01:03:28.270 --> 01:03:30.381
everyone out alive . And that was our

01:03:30.381 --> 01:03:32.492
great Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of

01:03:32.492 --> 01:03:36.149
Staff , Dan Kane . So smooth , so

01:03:36.169 --> 01:03:37.169
confident .

01:03:40.669 --> 01:03:42.891
And that's exactly what we did and what

01:03:42.891 --> 01:03:46.159
we learned is that sometimes Plan A

01:03:46.159 --> 01:03:48.048
don't , doesn't always work out .

01:03:48.399 --> 01:03:50.455
Sometimes Plan B doesn't always work

01:03:50.455 --> 01:03:53.739
out . But the reason why the Air Force

01:03:53.739 --> 01:03:56.719
and the Space Force are so powerful is

01:03:56.719 --> 01:03:59.120
because they go from Plan A to Plan B

01:03:59.120 --> 01:04:02.159
to Plan C and they execute time and

01:04:02.159 --> 01:04:04.560
time again , and that's what makes you

01:04:04.560 --> 01:04:06.671
the best Air Force and the best Space

01:04:06.671 --> 01:04:08.338
Force anywhere in the world .

01:04:15.580 --> 01:04:18.020
But that's the legacy of this academy .

01:04:18.419 --> 01:04:20.699
Since this institution's first

01:04:20.699 --> 01:04:23.189
commissioning in 1959 ,

01:04:24.270 --> 01:04:27.060
generations of airmen and guardians

01:04:27.219 --> 01:04:29.620
have carried that tradition through

01:04:29.620 --> 01:04:33.379
times of war . Some

01:04:33.379 --> 01:04:36.260
returned home as legends , pilots and

01:04:36.260 --> 01:04:38.820
crews whose daring would inspire books

01:04:38.820 --> 01:04:41.739
and films and direct the eyes of

01:04:41.739 --> 01:04:44.520
countless young Americans to the skies .

01:04:45.679 --> 01:04:48.439
Others like the exemplar of your class

01:04:48.439 --> 01:04:50.879
gave everything , sacrificing their

01:04:50.879 --> 01:04:53.120
lives for a nation that would forever

01:04:53.120 --> 01:04:56.590
grieve their loss . All these patriots

01:04:56.590 --> 01:04:59.070
helped write the story of American air

01:04:59.070 --> 01:05:01.489
power across the most consequential

01:05:01.489 --> 01:05:05.379
conflicts of the last 60 , 70

01:05:05.379 --> 01:05:08.739
years . From the skies over occupied

01:05:08.739 --> 01:05:12.469
Europe to Mig Alley in Korea . The

01:05:12.469 --> 01:05:14.629
long years of combat over Vietnam ,

01:05:15.250 --> 01:05:18.010
Iraq , Afghanistan , generations of

01:05:18.010 --> 01:05:20.330
airmen have served their country with

01:05:20.330 --> 01:05:22.909
extraordinary skill and professionalism .

01:05:23.330 --> 01:05:25.108
And now , of course , it is our

01:05:25.108 --> 01:05:27.108
guardians leading that same mission

01:05:27.209 --> 01:05:29.090
into space and into cyber .

01:05:30.439 --> 01:05:32.580
Class of 2026 .

01:05:34.770 --> 01:05:37.290
This tradition will very soon become

01:05:37.290 --> 01:05:39.729
your very own . Something that gives

01:05:39.729 --> 01:05:42.540
you credibility . Something that people

01:05:42.540 --> 01:05:44.707
look to you and say , you've got to be

01:05:44.707 --> 01:05:46.818
impressive because you've got on that

01:05:46.818 --> 01:05:48.984
beautiful uniform , but also something

01:05:48.984 --> 01:05:51.540
that you are entrusted to protect and

01:05:51.540 --> 01:05:53.651
to build on for the next generation .

01:05:54.310 --> 01:05:57.469
In 60 days You will arrive at your

01:05:57.469 --> 01:05:59.949
first assignments and realize the

01:05:59.949 --> 01:06:02.469
distance between training and real

01:06:02.469 --> 01:06:05.310
world operations is much shorter than

01:06:05.310 --> 01:06:07.889
you might have expected . You'll be

01:06:07.889 --> 01:06:10.689
given tasks that sound impossible and

01:06:10.689 --> 01:06:13.022
you'll be leading senior enlisted folks ,

01:06:13.209 --> 01:06:16.129
some of whom joined the Air Force or

01:06:16.129 --> 01:06:18.296
joined the Space Force before you were

01:06:18.296 --> 01:06:20.669
even born , but they will look to you

01:06:20.739 --> 01:06:23.959
for leadership . But you will also

01:06:23.959 --> 01:06:27.350
arrive prepared . Through world-class

01:06:27.350 --> 01:06:29.429
academics and athletics of this

01:06:29.429 --> 01:06:31.159
institution , yes , but most

01:06:31.159 --> 01:06:33.979
importantly , through repeated exposure

01:06:34.159 --> 01:06:37.360
to intense fatigue , uncertainty , and

01:06:37.360 --> 01:06:40.000
responsibility . I love this phrase ,

01:06:40.149 --> 01:06:43.120
no quit all grit . The one thing I

01:06:43.120 --> 01:06:45.009
noticed while learning about your

01:06:45.009 --> 01:06:47.929
stories is how often despite all your

01:06:47.929 --> 01:06:50.689
successes , things didn't always go

01:06:50.689 --> 01:06:53.209
exactly as you planned . Broken

01:06:53.209 --> 01:06:56.850
elevators during move . Painting the

01:06:56.850 --> 01:06:59.469
strips red only to spend the next week

01:06:59.719 --> 01:07:01.886
mopping them clean after a snowstorm .

01:07:02.729 --> 01:07:06.120
Speaking of which , snow , lots of snow

01:07:06.120 --> 01:07:08.760
in Colorado Springs , snow during

01:07:08.760 --> 01:07:11.959
recognition , snow during culminating

01:07:11.959 --> 01:07:15.439
exercises , snow during seemingly every

01:07:15.439 --> 01:07:17.800
single major event , but you didn't let

01:07:17.800 --> 01:07:20.870
it stop you . None of these

01:07:20.870 --> 01:07:24.669
stories are described by all of you

01:07:24.669 --> 01:07:27.860
bitterly . You just laugh about it .

01:07:28.250 --> 01:07:30.209
You carry on , you have the right

01:07:30.209 --> 01:07:33.370
attitude , and that's as good a sign as

01:07:33.370 --> 01:07:36.129
any that the amazing education you've

01:07:36.129 --> 01:07:39.840
received has taken root . Most people

01:07:39.840 --> 01:07:41.784
spend their entire lives trying to

01:07:41.784 --> 01:07:44.590
eliminate uncertainty . America's

01:07:44.590 --> 01:07:47.159
greatest military institutions such as

01:07:47.159 --> 01:07:49.860
this one teach you to thrive in it .

01:07:50.270 --> 01:07:52.669
You thrive in uncertainty and that's

01:07:52.669 --> 01:07:55.610
what makes you so lethal . One of the

01:07:55.610 --> 01:07:57.850
reasons this country invests in

01:07:57.850 --> 01:08:00.979
institutions like this is because trust ,

01:08:01.330 --> 01:08:04.290
versatility , and fortitude are always

01:08:04.290 --> 01:08:06.409
important , whatever the weapons and

01:08:06.409 --> 01:08:08.860
whatever the technology . And I think

01:08:08.860 --> 01:08:11.459
they become especially important the

01:08:11.459 --> 01:08:14.179
moment reality collides with our best

01:08:14.179 --> 01:08:16.012
hopes and our best plans for the

01:08:16.012 --> 01:08:18.750
battlefield . Cadets , as all of you

01:08:18.750 --> 01:08:21.310
know , this year , our great nation

01:08:21.310 --> 01:08:24.149
will celebrate 250 years since the

01:08:24.149 --> 01:08:28.009
founding . Every new generation . Born

01:08:28.009 --> 01:08:29.959
in the United States , inherits a

01:08:29.959 --> 01:08:33.939
civilization that was built . By

01:08:33.939 --> 01:08:37.419
somebody else but must be built

01:08:37.419 --> 01:08:40.799
upon by the next generation . And with

01:08:40.799 --> 01:08:43.240
your commissioning , that duty passes

01:08:43.240 --> 01:08:45.588
to you . You know , the general , the

01:08:45.588 --> 01:08:47.588
superintendent said something to me

01:08:47.588 --> 01:08:49.755
while you were marching out and let me

01:08:49.755 --> 01:08:51.921
just say for your friends and family ,

01:08:51.921 --> 01:08:54.255
did they look good marching out or what ?

01:09:01.540 --> 01:09:03.596
I knew we had the toughest Air Force

01:09:03.596 --> 01:09:05.651
and Space Force . Now I know that we

01:09:05.651 --> 01:09:07.707
also have the best looking Air Force

01:09:07.707 --> 01:09:09.929
and Space Force anywhere in the world .

01:09:13.589 --> 01:09:15.756
But the general said something to me .

01:09:15.756 --> 01:09:17.867
He said , you know , sometimes I read

01:09:17.867 --> 01:09:19.978
headlines and it's easy to get sad or

01:09:19.978 --> 01:09:21.867
depressed about the state of this

01:09:21.867 --> 01:09:24.089
country . But when I look at you , when

01:09:24.089 --> 01:09:26.359
I look at the future of America , I

01:09:26.359 --> 01:09:28.640
feel great hope that we are and will

01:09:28.640 --> 01:09:30.862
remain the greatest country anywhere in

01:09:30.862 --> 01:09:31.862
the world .

01:09:39.949 --> 01:09:42.488
But with your commissioning , the duty

01:09:42.488 --> 01:09:45.769
to make America the very best it can be ,

01:09:46.269 --> 01:09:49.119
that duty passes to you . And now ,

01:09:49.539 --> 01:09:51.699
class of 2026 .

01:09:54.359 --> 01:09:56.879
You join that long blue line at a

01:09:56.879 --> 01:09:58.823
moment when your nation needs your

01:09:58.823 --> 01:10:00.979
skill . Your nation needs your

01:10:00.979 --> 01:10:03.899
adaptability . Your nation needs your

01:10:03.899 --> 01:10:06.979
discipline , your sense of honor , and

01:10:06.979 --> 01:10:09.109
your love of your fellow Americans .

01:10:10.169 --> 01:10:12.169
Now , as a lot of you , of course ,

01:10:12.169 --> 01:10:14.490
know , we're in graduation season here

01:10:14.490 --> 01:10:16.950
in the United States . Hundreds of

01:10:16.950 --> 01:10:19.006
thousands of your fellow Americans ,

01:10:19.006 --> 01:10:21.390
most of them civilian , have celebrated

01:10:21.390 --> 01:10:24.470
or will celebrate graduations during

01:10:24.470 --> 01:10:27.259
this season . But almost none of them .

01:10:28.140 --> 01:10:30.600
will have your responsibility . Quite

01:10:30.600 --> 01:10:33.109
literally , decisions over life and

01:10:33.109 --> 01:10:35.540
death . And you think , if you think

01:10:35.540 --> 01:10:38.359
about it . That responsibility comes

01:10:38.359 --> 01:10:41.020
from trust . Your nation gives you

01:10:41.020 --> 01:10:43.459
incredible responsibility because we

01:10:43.459 --> 01:10:46.299
believe in you . And this brings me to

01:10:46.299 --> 01:10:49.419
my final and maybe my most important

01:10:49.419 --> 01:10:52.129
point . You know , this is the only

01:10:52.129 --> 01:10:54.129
commencement speech that I'm giving

01:10:54.129 --> 01:10:56.129
this year and so I've watched a few

01:10:56.129 --> 01:10:58.649
highlights of graduation speeches where

01:10:58.890 --> 01:11:01.959
this or that corporate leader will

01:11:01.959 --> 01:11:04.126
discuss artificial intelligence , AI .

01:11:04.970 --> 01:11:08.359
And be met with literal boos . Now you

01:11:08.359 --> 01:11:10.470
can't boo me . I'm the Vice President

01:11:10.470 --> 01:11:11.748
of the United States .

01:11:14.379 --> 01:11:16.540
But your fellow Americans are

01:11:16.540 --> 01:11:18.707
understandably , they're worried about

01:11:18.707 --> 01:11:20.929
AI , about how it will affect the labor

01:11:20.929 --> 01:11:23.020
market , how it will distribute

01:11:23.020 --> 01:11:24.859
resources , and how it has

01:11:24.859 --> 01:11:27.660
fundamentally changed how we interact

01:11:27.660 --> 01:11:29.771
with one another , our social lives .

01:11:30.879 --> 01:11:32.990
But the thing I worry about most with

01:11:32.990 --> 01:11:36.959
AI is how it will change warfare . Now

01:11:36.959 --> 01:11:39.799
Pope Leo the 14th in a recent document

01:11:40.040 --> 01:11:43.600
encouraged us as human beings not to

01:11:43.600 --> 01:11:46.720
outsource the most important moral

01:11:46.720 --> 01:11:50.250
decisions to digital technology . And I

01:11:50.250 --> 01:11:53.450
want to endorse that sentiment and make

01:11:53.450 --> 01:11:56.169
it more specific to each and every one

01:11:56.169 --> 01:12:00.000
of you . AI will inevitably

01:12:00.000 --> 01:12:01.990
change warfare and of course , as

01:12:01.990 --> 01:12:04.157
you've learned over the last 4 years ,

01:12:04.157 --> 01:12:07.189
it already has . But one of the things

01:12:07.189 --> 01:12:10.149
that makes Americans unique , that

01:12:10.149 --> 01:12:13.750
makes you as warfighters unique is that

01:12:13.750 --> 01:12:17.640
we wage war justly . But when

01:12:17.640 --> 01:12:21.240
I say that we All of us wage more

01:12:21.240 --> 01:12:24.669
justly . I mean fundamentally that

01:12:24.669 --> 01:12:28.029
you must do so . Because you are the

01:12:28.029 --> 01:12:30.720
ones who execute . You are the ones who

01:12:30.720 --> 01:12:33.060
lead on the battlefield . You're the

01:12:33.060 --> 01:12:35.859
ones to ensure that our lethality in

01:12:35.859 --> 01:12:38.819
war , which is amazing and necessary ,

01:12:39.100 --> 01:12:41.779
it also coexists with our heart and

01:12:41.779 --> 01:12:44.229
with our conscience . It is an

01:12:44.229 --> 01:12:46.649
incredible burden to put on your

01:12:46.649 --> 01:12:48.930
shoulders , but it is one that we

01:12:48.930 --> 01:12:51.109
entrust to you with full confidence .

01:12:51.839 --> 01:12:54.680
And if the warfare of the future is to

01:12:54.680 --> 01:12:57.910
live up to the moral values . Of our

01:12:57.910 --> 01:13:01.720
ancestors . Decisions over life and

01:13:01.720 --> 01:13:05.640
death must be made by humans and not

01:13:05.640 --> 01:13:06.640
machines .

01:13:15.060 --> 01:13:18.299
So as AI transforms the battlefield in

01:13:18.299 --> 01:13:20.500
some ways , positively , in some ways

01:13:20.500 --> 01:13:24.319
not , I ask that you be jealous

01:13:24.490 --> 01:13:27.299
and selfish about your role as the

01:13:27.299 --> 01:13:30.410
decision-maker in warfare . Use

01:13:30.410 --> 01:13:32.790
technology to make you better , but

01:13:32.790 --> 01:13:35.959
never submit to it . You are the

01:13:35.959 --> 01:13:38.839
masters of warfare , and both your

01:13:38.839 --> 01:13:41.759
minds , but also your hearts are the

01:13:41.759 --> 01:13:45.330
opposite of artificial . Cadets ,

01:13:45.709 --> 01:13:48.720
4 years later . You're fundamentally

01:13:49.020 --> 01:13:51.359
different from the young men and women

01:13:51.779 --> 01:13:54.220
who first stepped in to the footprints

01:13:54.250 --> 01:13:57.839
on IDay . You've changed absolutely .

01:13:58.810 --> 01:14:00.977
But the world has changed around you .

01:14:01.540 --> 01:14:04.580
And the mission to defend our United

01:14:04.580 --> 01:14:06.979
States , no matter what the world may

01:14:06.979 --> 01:14:10.470
throw at us , remains the same . And so

01:14:10.470 --> 01:14:13.069
does the deep gratitude that the rest

01:14:13.069 --> 01:14:16.919
of America feels for you . So the

01:14:16.919 --> 01:14:18.740
class of 2026 .

01:14:21.979 --> 01:14:24.899
Congratulations . Your country is

01:14:24.899 --> 01:14:28.049
asking a great deal from you , but it

01:14:28.049 --> 01:14:30.180
would not be asking it if we didn't

01:14:30.180 --> 01:14:32.939
believe that you are capable of

01:14:32.939 --> 01:14:35.359
carrying that duty every single day .

01:14:35.740 --> 01:14:37.851
So let me say , from the President of

01:14:37.851 --> 01:14:39.962
the United States and from the bottom

01:14:39.962 --> 01:14:42.184
of my heart to this class of cadets who

01:14:42.184 --> 01:14:44.779
will soon become officers , I am proud

01:14:44.779 --> 01:14:47.919
of you . I'm proud of you . I love you ,

01:14:48.109 --> 01:14:49.998
and I'll be rooting for you every

01:14:49.998 --> 01:14:51.387
single step of the way .

01:14:51.387 --> 01:14:53.540
Congratulations , class of 2026 .

01:15:29.390 --> 01:15:32.189
Ladies and gentlemen , the cadet class

01:15:32.189 --> 01:15:34.370
president for 2026 .

01:15:36.020 --> 01:15:38.720
Kobe A , the summer cadet wing

01:15:38.720 --> 01:15:41.379
commander , Cadet First Class Parker

01:15:41.479 --> 01:15:44.310
Fitzgerald . The fall cadet Wing

01:15:44.379 --> 01:15:46.879
Commander , Cadet First Class Robert

01:15:46.879 --> 01:15:48.910
Miller , and the Spring Cadet Wing

01:15:48.910 --> 01:15:51.770
Commander , Cadet First Class , John

01:15:51.870 --> 01:15:54.490
Costello will present the class gifts

01:15:54.589 --> 01:15:56.589
to the Vice President of the United

01:15:56.589 --> 01:15:57.589
States .

01:16:09.819 --> 01:16:11.870
Vice President Vance , for your

01:16:11.870 --> 01:16:15.069
dedicated service to our nation . To

01:16:15.069 --> 01:16:17.291
the United States Air Force , to United

01:16:17.291 --> 01:16:19.458
States Space Force , and to the United

01:16:19.458 --> 01:16:21.589
States Air Force Academy . It is with

01:16:21.589 --> 01:16:24.779
great pride that today's graduating

01:16:24.779 --> 01:16:27.759
class designates you by acclamation an

01:16:27.759 --> 01:16:30.459
honorary member of the United States

01:16:30.459 --> 01:16:34.180
Air Force Academy class of 2026 .

01:16:38.290 --> 01:16:41.089
As tangible evidence of that honor , we

01:16:41.089 --> 01:16:43.549
ask that you accept this painting

01:16:43.600 --> 01:16:46.129
commissioned by Justin Hayward . Our

01:16:46.129 --> 01:16:49.410
legacy lives in our class painting , a

01:16:49.410 --> 01:16:52.250
tribute to the past , present , and

01:16:52.250 --> 01:16:55.649
future . The MH 47 honors past

01:16:55.649 --> 01:16:58.410
sacrifices and our exemplar Master

01:16:58.410 --> 01:17:01.310
Sergeant John Chapman . The F-16

01:17:01.310 --> 01:17:04.209
represents today's strength . While the

01:17:04.209 --> 01:17:07.450
B21 embodies tomorrow's

01:17:07.450 --> 01:17:08.950
boundless potential .

01:18:01.549 --> 01:18:03.520
Ladies and gentlemen , Brigadier

01:18:03.520 --> 01:18:06.410
General James M . Valpiani , the dean

01:18:06.470 --> 01:18:07.470
of the faculty .

01:18:15.620 --> 01:18:17.859
Before presenting the entire graduating

01:18:17.859 --> 01:18:20.379
class to you , Vice President Vance , I

01:18:20.379 --> 01:18:22.046
would like to highlight a few

01:18:22.046 --> 01:18:24.157
individuals for special recognition .

01:18:25.109 --> 01:18:28.600
First , I call to your attention the 93

01:18:28.600 --> 01:18:30.919
distinguished graduates who are listed

01:18:30.919 --> 01:18:33.799
at the top of your program . These

01:18:33.799 --> 01:18:36.720
cadets , by their overall performance ,

01:18:37.000 --> 01:18:39.000
have placed in the top 10% of their

01:18:39.000 --> 01:18:41.580
class and have demonstrated excellence

01:18:41.720 --> 01:18:43.498
in accomplishing the academic ,

01:18:43.640 --> 01:18:46.060
military , and athletic requirements

01:18:46.160 --> 01:18:48.890
for graduation . If we observe the

01:18:48.890 --> 01:18:51.330
custom of academic honors , each would

01:18:51.330 --> 01:18:54.060
be graduating either summa cum laude ,

01:18:54.490 --> 01:18:56.450
magna cum laude , or cum laude .

01:18:57.399 --> 01:19:00.330
Instead , we use the term distinguished

01:19:00.330 --> 01:19:04.020
graduate , more fitting in its promise

01:19:04.169 --> 01:19:06.447
of distinguished service to our nation .

01:19:07.629 --> 01:19:09.839
At this time , will the distinguished

01:19:09.839 --> 01:19:12.040
graduates of the Master Sergeant John

01:19:12.040 --> 01:19:14.479
Allen Chapman class of 2026 .

01:19:16.569 --> 01:19:17.680
Did you recognize .

01:19:37.479 --> 01:19:41.439
Thank you . Please be seated . Those

01:19:41.439 --> 01:19:44.080
identified in your program with an S

01:19:44.080 --> 01:19:46.709
beside their name are cadets graduating

01:19:47.089 --> 01:19:49.256
with the academy scholar distinction ,

01:19:49.819 --> 01:19:52.041
having completed a challenging academic

01:19:52.041 --> 01:19:54.263
enrichment path through the 4-year core

01:19:54.263 --> 01:19:56.450
curriculum as part of the Martinson

01:19:56.450 --> 01:19:59.370
Honors Program . We would also like to

01:19:59.370 --> 01:20:01.537
recognize those cadets who have placed

01:20:01.537 --> 01:20:03.839
in the top 10% of our academic ,

01:20:04.129 --> 01:20:06.649
military , and athletic programs .

01:20:07.390 --> 01:20:09.879
Identified in your program with a star

01:20:09.879 --> 01:20:12.569
by their names are cadets graduating

01:20:13.049 --> 01:20:15.970
with academic distinction . Those

01:20:15.970 --> 01:20:18.137
identified with a wreath besides their

01:20:18.137 --> 01:20:20.330
names are cadets graduating with

01:20:20.330 --> 01:20:22.720
military distinction . And those

01:20:22.720 --> 01:20:24.560
identified in the program with a

01:20:24.560 --> 01:20:26.990
lightning bolt beside their names are

01:20:26.990 --> 01:20:29.419
cadets graduating with athletic

01:20:29.540 --> 01:20:32.890
distinction . Those exceptional 14

01:20:32.890 --> 01:20:35.089
cadets graduating with all 3

01:20:35.089 --> 01:20:37.910
distinctions are identified with a scar

01:20:38.290 --> 01:20:40.529
within a wreath resting on 2 lightning

01:20:40.529 --> 01:20:43.410
bolts . Please stand as I call your

01:20:43.410 --> 01:20:46.250
name . Robert Jacob Miller .

01:20:51.410 --> 01:20:53.529
Angelina Faith Harris .

01:20:57.490 --> 01:20:59.609
Lauren Taylor Burundi .

01:21:03.700 --> 01:21:05.689
Brianna K . Newberg .

01:21:09.250 --> 01:21:11.089
Graceland and Ollinger .

01:21:14.620 --> 01:21:15.859
Hannah , Grace .

01:21:20.200 --> 01:21:21.839
Cole Thomas Bisco .

01:21:25.470 --> 01:21:27.580
Samantha Louder

01:21:31.399 --> 01:21:33.479
Raymond Vincent Rosenmerkel .

01:21:37.149 --> 01:21:39.169
Clayton James Kaufman .

01:21:42.660 --> 01:21:44.660
Paul Michael Cronzer .

01:21:48.479 --> 01:21:50.390
Christopher Jackson Wilson .

01:21:54.509 --> 01:21:56.419
Maeve , Irene Linscott .

01:22:00.220 --> 01:22:02.819
And Max Joseph Pigiano Haas .

01:22:07.680 --> 01:22:09.791
Congratulations , you may be seated .

01:22:12.509 --> 01:22:15.870
In conclusion , a total of 931 Air

01:22:15.870 --> 01:22:18.029
Force Academy cadets in this year's

01:22:18.029 --> 01:22:20.669
class have completed all graduation

01:22:20.669 --> 01:22:23.950
requirements . 136 of these warfighter

01:22:23.950 --> 01:22:27.430
scholars , 15% of the graduating class ,

01:22:27.790 --> 01:22:29.679
will proceed directly to graduate

01:22:29.679 --> 01:22:32.379
school as their first assignment . We

01:22:32.379 --> 01:22:34.546
are also pleased to have in this class

01:22:34.546 --> 01:22:36.040
of 2026 .

01:22:37.729 --> 01:22:40.990
13 international students from Ghana ,

01:22:41.689 --> 01:22:45.250
Jordan , South Korea . Malaysia

01:22:46.100 --> 01:22:47.100
Marshall Island

01:22:49.370 --> 01:22:51.450
Philippines , Senegal .

01:22:55.629 --> 01:22:59.049
one . Thailand . And Tunisia

01:23:13.060 --> 01:23:15.116
Warfighter scholars , it has been an

01:23:15.116 --> 01:23:17.500
honor and a privilege to serve as your

01:23:17.500 --> 01:23:20.580
dean . And now , it gives me great

01:23:20.580 --> 01:23:23.419
pleasure to present to you , Vice

01:23:23.419 --> 01:23:25.979
President Vance , the United States Air

01:23:25.979 --> 01:23:28.580
Force Academy , Master Sergeant John

01:23:28.580 --> 01:23:31.939
Allen Chapman , Serge , class of 2026 .

01:23:34.370 --> 01:23:37.129
And recommend each as worthy of the

01:23:37.129 --> 01:23:38.740
Bachelor of Science degree .

01:23:49.529 --> 01:23:52.240
Ladies and gentlemen , Colonel Candace

01:23:52.240 --> 01:23:54.839
L . Pipes , director of admissions ,

01:23:55.089 --> 01:23:57.870
and Doctor Hal A . Taylor Jr .

01:23:58.209 --> 01:24:00.770
associate dean for the Student Academic

01:24:00.770 --> 01:24:02.839
Affairs and Academy registrar , will

01:24:02.839 --> 01:24:04.617
now present the diplomas to the

01:24:04.617 --> 01:24:07.810
graduating class of 2026 .

01:24:31.850 --> 01:24:34.799
Distinguished graduates , please rise

01:24:34.950 --> 01:24:36.819
and come forward to receive your

01:24:36.819 --> 01:24:37.660
diplomas .

01:24:42.040 --> 01:24:44.160
Ladies and gentlemen , the Vice

01:24:44.160 --> 01:24:46.560
President of the United States , the

01:24:46.560 --> 01:24:50.060
Honorable JD Vance , joins us on stage

01:24:50.060 --> 01:24:53.069
to congratulate each of the graduates

01:24:53.069 --> 01:24:56.229
of the class of 2026 .

01:25:29.649 --> 01:25:32.729
The class of 2026's number one cadet in

01:25:32.729 --> 01:25:35.009
overall performance and the class of

01:25:35.009 --> 01:25:38.540
2026's number one cadet in academic

01:25:38.540 --> 01:25:41.029
performance , Robert Jacob Miller .

01:25:46.009 --> 01:25:48.839
Angelina Faith Harris .

01:25:52.080 --> 01:25:54.040
Lauren Taylor Mirandi .

01:25:56.379 --> 01:25:59.060
Brianna K Newberg .

01:26:02.660 --> 01:26:04.779
Graceland Ann Ollinger .

01:26:07.189 --> 01:26:10.040
Andrew Jong Yong Kim .

01:26:14.459 --> 01:26:17.740
And Elise Christine Jesse Malachio .

01:26:19.970 --> 01:26:22.729
Parker Ryan Fitzgerald .

01:26:27.490 --> 01:26:29.970
Hannah Grace Grover .

01:26:32.049 --> 01:26:34.770
Avery J . Earn 10 .

01:26:37.810 --> 01:26:39.520
Cole Thomas Visco .

01:26:42.310 --> 01:26:44.990
Joseph James Kolozowitz .

01:26:47.189 --> 01:26:48.720
Samantha Rose Loya .

01:26:51.540 --> 01:26:54.459
Raymond Vincent Rosenmerker .

01:26:57.759 --> 01:27:00.259
Zachary James Stevenson .

01:27:02.549 --> 01:27:05.379
Natalia Lenora Wright .

01:27:08.470 --> 01:27:10.600
Griffin Nicole Greenwood .

01:27:13.339 --> 01:27:14.930
Unnerving Pature .

01:27:18.830 --> 01:27:20.950
Reagan , Michelle Hitler .

01:27:23.299 --> 01:27:25.959
Clayton James Kaufman .

01:27:29.259 --> 01:27:31.419
Paul Michael Cronzer .

01:27:33.689 --> 01:27:35.879
Hayley Beth Tucker .

01:27:39.220 --> 01:27:41.589
Augustina Marie Decker .

01:27:43.959 --> 01:27:46.680
Christopher Jackson Wilson .

01:27:49.609 --> 01:27:51.850
Maeve Irene Linscott .

01:27:54.319 --> 01:27:57.160
Mandy T W Fleetwood .

01:27:59.919 --> 01:28:02.080
Casey James Gerrigan .

01:28:04.450 --> 01:28:07.250
Katerina Sophia Zickas .

01:28:10.470 --> 01:28:12.580
August Michael Antaki .

01:28:15.189 --> 01:28:18.520
Max Joseph Giano Haas .

01:28:20.950 --> 01:28:23.129
Cole Weston Cunningham .

01:28:25.600 --> 01:28:28.240
Griffin Charles Phillips .

01:28:30.080 --> 01:28:32.100
Cayden Joseph Kohli .

01:28:34.560 --> 01:28:37.100
John Russell Costello .

01:28:38.839 --> 01:28:41.069
Anika Azure Spiker .

01:28:43.129 --> 01:28:46.089
Alexander Bransburg 6 .

01:28:49.109 --> 01:28:50.959
Zoe Elizabeth Bresna .

01:28:53.649 --> 01:28:55.890
Jacob Connor Lee .

01:28:58.500 --> 01:29:00.779
Emma Reese Williams .

01:29:03.350 --> 01:29:05.750
Hayden Ashley Ward .

01:29:07.720 --> 01:29:10.120
John Laboe Rust III .

01:29:12.810 --> 01:29:15.990
Alexander Kevin Pasqualina .

01:29:18.540 --> 01:29:20.939
Olivia Mills Bulware .

01:29:23.240 --> 01:29:25.600
Cody Michael Summer .

01:29:27.770 --> 01:29:30.180
Allison Leanne Aaron .

01:29:33.089 --> 01:29:35.799
Rihanna Lee Applegate .

01:29:37.620 --> 01:29:40.049
Michael David Pelletier .

01:29:42.759 --> 01:29:45.160
Daniel Curtis Russell .

01:29:47.669 --> 01:29:49.990
Ian Scott Coleman .

01:29:52.330 --> 01:29:55.240
Kieran Estrella Burns .

01:29:57.810 --> 01:30:00.359
Alexandra Carolyn Skene .

01:30:02.879 --> 01:30:05.359
Peter Charles Marriott .

01:30:07.870 --> 01:30:10.379
Connor Brandon Diamond .

01:30:12.700 --> 01:30:16.220
Jack Eugene Tragellis the 2nd .

01:30:18.990 --> 01:30:21.189
Alexander Robert Rome .

01:30:23.439 --> 01:30:25.950
Isaac Max Barnum .

01:30:28.279 --> 01:30:30.430
Alison Lauren Peckham .

01:30:32.930 --> 01:30:36.689
Skyler Elizabeth Amina Tabib .

01:30:39.029 --> 01:30:41.540
Mira Bella Broido Vestel .

01:30:43.870 --> 01:30:46.470
Grant Walker Bells .

01:30:48.720 --> 01:30:50.720
Samuel Tully Nissen .

01:30:53.149 --> 01:30:55.640
Joshua Graham Wynn .

01:30:57.790 --> 01:30:59.899
Reagan , Christopher LeFevre .

01:31:02.379 --> 01:31:04.200
Raj Rahula .

01:31:07.220 --> 01:31:09.450
John Samuel Locker .

01:31:12.729 --> 01:31:15.290
Luke English Phillips .

01:31:16.930 --> 01:31:19.229
Lee Daniel McDonald .

01:31:21.370 --> 01:31:23.680
Sean Michael Smith .

01:31:26.180 --> 01:31:27.520
Ryan now Kip .

01:31:31.640 --> 01:31:34.299
Jason Hongron Wang .

01:31:36.970 --> 01:31:39.100
Audrey Liddy Newcomb .

01:31:41.470 --> 01:31:44.100
Ryan Matthew Cohan .

01:31:46.750 --> 01:31:49.279
Andrew Joseph Kovaleski .

01:31:51.629 --> 01:31:54.149
Emily K . Adair .

01:31:57.220 --> 01:31:59.529
Braden Dern Watco .

01:32:01.790 --> 01:32:04.339
Luke Christopher Schlim .

01:32:07.200 --> 01:32:09.330
Jacob Bruce Marbach .

01:32:12.049 --> 01:32:14.009
Nam Kopnin .

01:32:16.810 --> 01:32:19.870
Christopher Luciano Antonio Pombo .

01:32:22.500 --> 01:32:25.220
Joseph Songun Lee .

01:32:27.819 --> 01:32:30.140
Ryan Edward Rojas .

01:32:32.370 --> 01:32:35.009
Anna Renee Kowal .

01:32:37.779 --> 01:32:41.560
Luke Alan Macke . Ty

01:32:42.799 --> 01:32:44.310
Anthony Huber .

01:32:47.020 --> 01:32:49.029
Javanti Lord Eaves .

01:32:51.259 --> 01:32:53.470
Leah Catherine Cook .

01:32:57.100 --> 01:32:59.279
John Michael Stevenson .

01:33:02.080 --> 01:33:04.359
James August Bohmer .

01:33:07.290 --> 01:33:09.240
Bowen Patrick Smith .

01:33:12.899 --> 01:33:15.180
Michael George Corey .

01:33:17.890 --> 01:33:20.149
Braden Ronald Sert .

01:33:22.370 --> 01:33:24.729
James Jackson Green .

01:33:27.640 --> 01:33:29.979
Luke Martin Childs .

01:34:03.830 --> 01:34:06.859
Will the remainder of the graduates of

01:34:06.859 --> 01:34:10.069
2026 please .

01:34:11.339 --> 01:34:14.379
Please come forward by squadron to

01:34:14.379 --> 01:34:15.712
receive your diplomas .

01:34:21.879 --> 01:34:24.200
Ladies and gentlemen , joining Vice

01:34:24.200 --> 01:34:27.560
President Vance on stage , to your left ,

01:34:27.919 --> 01:34:30.359
the Secretary of the Air Force , the

01:34:30.359 --> 01:34:33.490
Honorable Troy Mink . To your right ,

01:34:33.879 --> 01:34:36.040
the Superintendent of the Air Force

01:34:36.040 --> 01:34:39.120
Academy , Lieutenant General Tony

01:34:39.120 --> 01:34:39.959
Byronfein .

01:34:50.319 --> 01:34:52.729
And the Dean of the faculty , Brigadier

01:34:52.729 --> 01:34:54.370
General James Valpiani .

01:35:07.799 --> 01:35:11.430
Oh yeah Cadet Squadron one .

01:35:13.120 --> 01:35:15.509
Zachary Sebastian Brown .

01:35:18.830 --> 01:35:20.810
Madison Marie Carlisle .

01:35:23.899 --> 01:35:26.720
Evelyn Victoria Carver .

01:35:29.129 --> 01:35:31.509
Cameron Patrick Collins .

01:35:33.890 --> 01:35:36.649
Ryan Alexander Daunt .

01:35:38.950 --> 01:35:41.069
Connor David Dejewski .

01:35:43.609 --> 01:35:45.729
Joshua Eric Dem .

01:35:48.020 --> 01:35:49.520
Christopher David Garden .

01:35:52.220 --> 01:35:54.589
Joseph Edward Gurley .

01:35:57.020 --> 01:35:58.169
Victor Huff .

01:36:00.850 --> 01:36:03.379
Amanda June Lee .

01:36:05.339 --> 01:36:07.339
Mary Rachel Murphy .

01:36:09.629 --> 01:36:12.040
Cole Roy Norris .

01:36:14.129 --> 01:36:16.799
Isabella Marie Roberts .

01:36:18.310 --> 01:36:20.720
Maximo Angus Roll on .

01:36:23.430 --> 01:36:25.750
Jacob Oliver Cimento .

01:36:27.910 --> 01:36:30.479
Spencer John Seer .

01:36:32.899 --> 01:36:34.729
Natawa sword Crosset .

01:36:36.649 --> 01:36:39.290
Don Nielsen Strawbridge .

01:36:41.509 --> 01:36:43.830
Camden Drew Swaggart .

01:36:45.919 --> 01:36:48.479
Steven Davis Barnier .

01:36:50.049 --> 01:36:53.529
Cadet Squadron 2 . Jenna

01:36:53.950 --> 01:36:55.560
Kusai Agareba .

01:36:57.609 --> 01:37:01.080
Ian Valerio Asunshin Young .

01:37:03.020 --> 01:37:05.290
Marcus Alexander Verrett .

01:37:07.629 --> 01:37:10.540
Nicolina Elizabeth Brown .

01:37:12.660 --> 01:37:14.819
Philip Nathaniel Deaton .

01:37:17.310 --> 01:37:19.459
Dominic John Feliz .

01:37:21.279 --> 01:37:23.779
Creed Ellen Finifrock .

01:37:26.240 --> 01:37:28.950
Anna Catherine Greer .

01:37:31.060 --> 01:37:33.089
Connor William Head .

01:37:36.399 --> 01:37:40.140
Victoria on leopard . William

01:37:41.129 --> 01:37:42.729
Elijah Matkin .

01:37:45.950 --> 01:37:49.450
Zarif Ben Mohammad Zaman .

01:37:52.779 --> 01:37:54.740
Thomas Everett Newell .

01:37:57.109 --> 01:38:00.419
Ethan Ahalesh Peterson .

01:38:02.379 --> 01:38:04.660
Aiden Joseph Quinn .

01:38:07.669 --> 01:38:10.560
Kalaa . Salcido .

01:38:13.089 --> 01:38:15.089
Christopher Quinn Smith .

01:38:18.029 --> 01:38:20.629
Joshua Tyler Stein .

01:38:22.979 --> 01:38:25.520
Carl Andrew Westermeyer .

01:38:28.410 --> 01:38:32.160
Cadet Squadron 3 . Jonathan

01:38:32.259 --> 01:38:33.779
Andrew Brown .

01:38:35.640 --> 01:38:37.720
Levi Sterling Brown .

01:38:40.000 --> 01:38:42.439
Elena Lynn Karen .

01:38:44.450 --> 01:38:48.169
Dylan James Carson . John

01:38:49.970 --> 01:38:53.810
Walsh Conroy . Tobias

01:38:54.899 --> 01:38:58.879
Tete Jagma . Cameron

01:38:59.229 --> 01:39:00.790
Edith Jones .

01:39:02.910 --> 01:39:05.029
Megan Kula Leong .

01:39:07.459 --> 01:39:09.819
Macklin Charles Luby .

01:39:12.330 --> 01:39:14.779
Lucas Christopher Morales .

01:39:17.569 --> 01:39:20.169
Michael Prescott Moritz .

01:39:21.979 --> 01:39:23.299
Dean Park .

01:39:26.240 --> 01:39:28.870
Zachary Steven Porter .

01:39:30.390 --> 01:39:32.729
Skyler Austin Heroes .

01:39:35.350 --> 01:39:37.319
Kabir Rajpal .

01:39:39.490 --> 01:39:41.850
Steve Carl Razizi .

01:39:44.049 --> 01:39:46.430
Jared Michael Rose .

01:39:48.529 --> 01:39:50.870
Joshua Cole Spence .

01:39:52.830 --> 01:39:55.229
Jaya Rob Swan .

01:39:56.439 --> 01:39:58.959
Ariana Renee Tillman .

01:40:01.160 --> 01:40:03.700
Austin James Wallace .

01:40:05.430 --> 01:40:08.959
Cadet squadron 4 . Ethan

01:40:09.000 --> 01:40:10.479
Josiah Ashley .

01:40:12.540 --> 01:40:14.830
Jack Anthony Bobo .

01:40:16.669 --> 01:40:19.359
Brian Everett Bradley the 2nd .

01:40:21.770 --> 01:40:24.250
Jillian Carlson .

01:40:26.620 --> 01:40:28.660
Grace Carolyn Daly .

01:40:30.839 --> 01:40:32.879
Gabriel Doyenta .

01:40:34.310 --> 01:40:37.270
Abdullah Mohammed Abdullah Jackson El

01:40:37.270 --> 01:40:38.040
Rahal .

01:40:40.779 --> 01:40:43.470
Aiden Connolly Estrand .

01:40:45.410 --> 01:40:48.359
Dance Uriel Picasso Ferrer .

01:40:50.310 --> 01:40:52.790
Kindly And green .

01:40:55.520 --> 01:40:57.720
Bridger Dallin Rosy .

01:41:00.180 --> 01:41:02.410
Gina Kang Lee .

01:41:04.319 --> 01:41:06.479
Kyle Edward Marder .

01:41:08.490 --> 01:41:11.520
Matthew Edmund McDonald .

01:41:13.270 --> 01:41:15.560
Brenna Ashland Mills .

01:41:17.310 --> 01:41:20.930
Valeria Sofia Pacheco Lugo .

01:41:22.970 --> 01:41:25.290
Andrew David Richardson .

01:41:27.459 --> 01:41:30.620
Sebastian Carlo Rodriguez .

01:41:32.299 --> 01:41:35.049
Tyler Jordan Schoolcraft .

01:41:37.049 --> 01:41:39.529
Martin O'Neill Smith .

01:41:42.759 --> 01:41:45.500
Richard Anthony Walker the 2nd .

01:41:47.379 --> 01:41:49.819
Brent Jackson Winley .

01:41:51.990 --> 01:41:55.970
Cadet squadron 5 . Hudson

01:41:56.069 --> 01:41:57.509
Thomas Basey .

01:41:59.220 --> 01:42:02.189
Isabel Eponine Boyer .

01:42:05.189 --> 01:42:07.040
Hayley Marie Bisco .

01:42:09.549 --> 01:42:13.020
John Anthony Boucher Junior .

01:42:15.569 --> 01:42:17.890
Hunter Roy Collins .

01:42:19.430 --> 01:42:22.990
Tatiana Jacqueline Ellison .

01:42:25.790 --> 01:42:27.839
Samuel Terry Floyson .

01:42:30.310 --> 01:42:31.850
Jack Griffith .

01:42:36.649 --> 01:42:38.250
Ravind Himesh .

01:42:41.089 --> 01:42:43.890
Logan Joshua Johns .

01:42:47.290 --> 01:42:49.770
Patrick Charles Knene .

01:42:51.450 --> 01:42:53.850
Anthony John Lee .

01:42:56.370 --> 01:42:59.160
Osborne Ethan Melton .

01:43:01.140 --> 01:43:04.009
Malaika Echu Defang .

01:43:06.459 --> 01:43:08.770
Brett James Oberley .

01:43:11.549 --> 01:43:14.720
Giorgio Augustus Simincone .

01:43:16.569 --> 01:43:18.799
Jacqueline Marie Spencer .

01:43:21.979 --> 01:43:23.729
Marie Thompson .

01:43:25.720 --> 01:43:27.890
Cadet squadron 6 .

01:43:29.060 --> 01:43:31.259
Justin Alexander Boudreaux .

01:43:33.439 --> 01:43:36.060
Sage Virginia burger .

01:43:38.299 --> 01:43:40.259
Callie Ann Camerada .

01:43:42.580 --> 01:43:44.959
Jackson David Carter .

01:43:47.319 --> 01:43:49.520
Kurt Takumi Chesney .

01:43:51.709 --> 01:43:54.680
Theodore Joseph Davenport .

01:43:57.370 --> 01:43:59.810
Maria Terese Davison .

01:44:02.200 --> 01:44:03.930
Zierrilli .

01:44:07.410 --> 01:44:09.770
Kurt Leon Evangelister .

01:44:11.270 --> 01:44:13.470
Manning , John Fike .

01:44:17.020 --> 01:44:18.950
Alison Grace Gotcha .

01:44:21.319 --> 01:44:24.120
Nicholas John Gonzalez .

01:44:25.990 --> 01:44:28.149
Emerson Robert Kettler .

01:44:30.330 --> 01:44:33.379
Joe Lee Merritt Kling Ison .

01:44:35.370 --> 01:44:37.609
Logan Simon Latchman .

01:44:40.080 --> 01:44:42.990
Jacob Ryan Lucero .

01:44:44.509 --> 01:44:46.830
Alan Joseph Monzo .

01:44:49.049 --> 01:44:51.660
Jacob Samuel Marshall .

01:44:54.770 --> 01:44:57.029
Lauren Carrington Mitchell .

01:44:59.209 --> 01:45:01.549
Michael Joseph Moravec .

01:45:03.919 --> 01:45:06.000
Dominic Ronald Semt .

01:45:08.339 --> 01:45:11.129
Lucas Angeles Simco .

01:45:13.229 --> 01:45:15.669
Aaron Kyle Steiger .

01:45:18.009 --> 01:45:20.720
Sebastian Ray Wyk .

01:45:22.319 --> 01:45:25.700
Cadet Squadron 7 . Carter

01:45:26.040 --> 01:45:27.520
Andrew Beswick .

01:45:29.830 --> 01:45:32.350
Cayden or Ryan Box .

01:45:35.160 --> 01:45:37.540
Jack Presley Curtis .

01:45:39.689 --> 01:45:42.689
Ricky Elizabeth Federer .

01:45:44.439 --> 01:45:46.660
Shawna Erin Ganley .

01:45:49.209 --> 01:45:51.830
Seth Michael Hannenberg .

01:45:53.899 --> 01:45:56.200
Zane Michael Kenny .

01:45:58.330 --> 01:46:01.339
Rainwain Komada .

01:46:03.020 --> 01:46:04.729
John Sue Lee .

01:46:07.680 --> 01:46:10.120
Landon Gaines Little .

01:46:11.720 --> 01:46:14.180
Lorna Elizabeth Lockery .

01:46:16.229 --> 01:46:18.609
Brock Kna Milani .

01:46:22.100 --> 01:46:24.609
Michaela Faith McBride .

01:46:26.879 --> 01:46:29.430
Mason Reed McCormick .

01:46:31.939 --> 01:46:33.959
Norman Nolanguy .

01:46:36.529 --> 01:46:38.930
Lucas Ryan Owen .

01:46:41.299 --> 01:46:43.850
Anthony Marcello Sebastian .

01:46:46.160 --> 01:46:48.649
Ashley Lauren Spear .

01:46:50.839 --> 01:46:52.729
Mark Raymond Tang .

01:46:55.330 --> 01:46:58.259
Antonio . Thomas .

01:47:00.270 --> 01:47:03.790
Cadet Squadron 8 . Kobe

01:47:05.520 --> 01:47:08.709
Chitu . Benjamin

01:47:08.910 --> 01:47:10.069
Ryan Charr .

01:47:12.470 --> 01:47:14.509
Jack Edmund Cope .

01:47:16.850 --> 01:47:19.609
Zachary Dean Deuchler .

01:47:21.649 --> 01:47:23.810
Micah Helik Fregaard .

01:47:26.290 --> 01:47:28.649
Mitchell Douglas Gillam .

01:47:30.529 --> 01:47:32.810
Braden Charles Holler .

01:47:34.819 --> 01:47:37.370
Julian David King .

01:47:39.339 --> 01:47:41.569
Chloe Lynn Kinlaw .

01:47:44.819 --> 01:47:47.310
Peyton James Lasoda .

01:47:49.689 --> 01:47:51.939
Jack Allan Marsh .

01:47:54.270 --> 01:47:57.250
Gianna Luisa Martina .

01:47:59.779 --> 01:48:02.120
Dustin Iuluni , Kensley .

01:48:04.830 --> 01:48:07.640
Scarlett Ashley Nation .

01:48:09.709 --> 01:48:10.870
Bobby win .

01:48:13.770 --> 01:48:16.120
Ellison Tan Noon .

01:48:18.359 --> 01:48:20.759
Lillian Andersona .

01:48:23.049 --> 01:48:25.259
Gunner Steven Schell .

01:48:27.689 --> 01:48:30.350
Tatiana Natasha Sparks .

01:48:32.049 --> 01:48:34.689
Reagan , Rudolph , Tubbs .

01:48:36.379 --> 01:48:38.819
James Roland Winterfield .

01:48:40.799 --> 01:48:44.589
Cadet Squadron 9 . Keenan

01:48:44.850 --> 01:48:46.169
James Barone .

01:48:49.660 --> 01:48:51.990
Gabrielle Reese Brown .

01:48:54.370 --> 01:48:56.450
Samuel Brown .

01:48:58.509 --> 01:49:00.660
Brian Wynn Powell .

01:49:03.149 --> 01:49:06.060
Shem Japeth Castillo .

01:49:07.669 --> 01:49:09.790
Campbell Nicole Dorsey .

01:49:12.330 --> 01:49:14.750
Joshua Thomas Kelly .

01:49:16.509 --> 01:49:19.029
Elizabeth Yewon Kim .

01:49:21.970 --> 01:49:24.410
Colin James Lowery .

01:49:26.279 --> 01:49:28.759
Cassidy Solange Marsh .

01:49:30.979 --> 01:49:33.750
Jordan Elizabeth Martinez .

01:49:35.259 --> 01:49:37.379
Parker Lee Menefield .

01:49:39.700 --> 01:49:42.680
Tomuanggo win .

01:49:46.029 --> 01:49:48.189
Joseph Allen Norris .

01:49:50.930 --> 01:49:53.290
Joseph Christian Klinis .

01:49:55.509 --> 01:49:57.509
Anthony Rodriguez .

01:49:59.970 --> 01:50:02.770
Dustin James Shetler .

01:50:05.379 --> 01:50:07.779
Samuel Thomas Schmidt .

01:50:09.450 --> 01:50:12.649
Cassidy Lorraine Spes .

01:50:14.680 --> 01:50:17.049
Joseph John Stelmach .

01:50:19.959 --> 01:50:23.899
Cadet squadron 10 . Emmanuel

01:50:25.049 --> 01:50:28.419
Manar Achesa . Danny

01:50:28.580 --> 01:50:32.430
Meribeth Bryan . Thomas

01:50:32.680 --> 01:50:34.120
Dante Cantalupo .

01:50:38.169 --> 01:50:40.279
Ral June Met Krum .

01:50:42.430 --> 01:50:45.160
Colin Benjamin Dennis .

01:50:47.209 --> 01:50:49.649
Isabel Lennox Flash .

01:50:51.629 --> 01:50:54.100
Jacob Mitchell Freeman .

01:50:57.129 --> 01:50:59.490
Ava Marin Hutcherson .

01:51:01.689 --> 01:51:04.410
Nathaniel Aaron Klein .

01:51:06.350 --> 01:51:08.750
Ethan Christian Lehman .

01:51:11.689 --> 01:51:13.209
Charles Joseph Long .

01:51:16.410 --> 01:51:18.359
Then see Rhea Mendoza .

01:51:20.720 --> 01:51:23.600
Seth Eugene Ramsey .

01:51:26.049 --> 01:51:28.209
Joseph Randall Shearer .

01:51:32.979 --> 01:51:35.939
Nicholas Jackson Flavares .

01:51:38.240 --> 01:51:41.810
Brile James Weldon Carroll .

01:51:44.939 --> 01:51:47.549
Jacob Wirth Wheelhauer .

01:51:52.669 --> 01:51:53.669
Con .

01:52:13.779 --> 01:52:16.500
Ladies and gentlemen , joining Vice

01:52:16.500 --> 01:52:19.680
President Vance on stage , to your left ,

01:52:20.100 --> 01:52:22.220
the Chief of Staff of the Air Force ,

01:52:22.620 --> 01:52:25.540
General Kenneth Wilsbach . To your

01:52:25.540 --> 01:52:28.220
right , the Chief of Space Operations ,

01:52:28.620 --> 01:52:30.540
General B . Chance Saltzman .

01:52:32.029 --> 01:52:34.069
Cadet Squadron 11 .

01:52:35.919 --> 01:52:38.279
Dylan Thomas Blanchard .

01:52:40.459 --> 01:52:42.799
Jessica Marie Bosch .

01:52:44.430 --> 01:52:46.759
Justin Tanner Berg .

01:52:48.580 --> 01:52:50.740
Costin Jason Cooley .

01:52:52.919 --> 01:52:55.229
Bethany Grace Ferruz .

01:52:57.009 --> 01:52:59.410
Madison Lee Gallagher .

01:53:01.169 --> 01:53:03.890
Nicholas John Garioso .

01:53:05.310 --> 01:53:07.379
Peyton Will Hahn .

01:53:09.359 --> 01:53:11.890
Skyler Kieran Hartley .

01:53:13.850 --> 01:53:16.319
Brooks Christopher Jeffers .

01:53:18.540 --> 01:53:21.540
Ian Alexander Miles .

01:53:23.129 --> 01:53:25.330
Zane Gabriel Nathan .

01:53:27.810 --> 01:53:30.100
Benjamin Everett Needle .

01:53:32.189 --> 01:53:34.479
Aiden James Quigley .

01:53:36.509 --> 01:53:38.790
Ethan Scott Smith .

01:53:41.029 --> 01:53:43.339
Sienna Kalila Summers .

01:53:44.649 --> 01:53:47.529
Stephen Charles Temperley .

01:53:49.549 --> 01:53:51.830
John whacker .

01:53:54.029 --> 01:53:57.939
Nicholas Palmer Wright . Cadet

01:53:57.939 --> 01:54:01.000
Squadron 12 . Roger

01:54:01.000 --> 01:54:03.200
Isaiah Bayesa .

01:54:05.220 --> 01:54:07.580
Samuel Corey Beer .

01:54:09.720 --> 01:54:12.799
Louis Frederick Bodie the 6th .

01:54:15.000 --> 01:54:17.029
Jack Henry Bret .

01:54:19.500 --> 01:54:22.410
Chances Hassani Carter Hill .

01:54:25.479 --> 01:54:26.950
Headley , Dallas .

01:54:29.700 --> 01:54:31.709
Peyton Bell Farrell .

01:54:33.970 --> 01:54:36.649
Presley Chase Gabriel .

01:54:38.589 --> 01:54:40.839
Ashley Yeehong Griffith .

01:54:43.470 --> 01:54:45.890
Liam Patrick Hanson .

01:54:47.660 --> 01:54:51.000
Jose Andres Hernandez Bueso .

01:54:52.919 --> 01:54:55.279
Jacob Alan Hoover .

01:54:57.430 --> 01:54:59.830
William Baylor Hunt .

01:55:02.009 --> 01:55:04.419
Lucas David Kenneer .

01:55:06.310 --> 01:55:08.140
Jack David Cloy .

01:55:10.459 --> 01:55:13.500
Annabelle Laura Lee Roberts .

01:55:15.419 --> 01:55:17.899
Mariana Elise Rojas .

01:55:20.330 --> 01:55:23.040
Priyanna Avalos Shaw .

01:55:25.009 --> 01:55:27.109
Darius Jamar Stone .

01:55:29.410 --> 01:55:31.930
Aaron Bryce Wilford .

01:55:33.919 --> 01:55:36.229
Chloe Elise Weinreer .

01:55:38.430 --> 01:55:40.589
Cadet squadron 13 .

01:55:42.160 --> 01:55:44.279
Emma Lee Bingen .

01:55:47.140 --> 01:55:49.470
Isaac Andrew Daniels .

01:55:51.430 --> 01:55:54.180
Jacob DeLorean Dorsey .

01:55:55.870 --> 01:55:58.040
Jacob Robert Ellis .

01:56:00.439 --> 01:56:02.770
Gruin Moel Fleischman .

01:56:05.370 --> 01:56:07.529
Joseph Michael Guevara .

01:56:09.979 --> 01:56:13.040
Elijah Pritchard Jennings .

01:56:15.069 --> 01:56:16.560
Wei Lia .

01:56:19.209 --> 01:56:22.250
Sophia Grace Lopicolo .

01:56:24.479 --> 01:56:27.339
Are Juna Lawrence Matthews .

01:56:29.330 --> 01:56:32.290
Albert Emmanuel Mercado .

01:56:34.029 --> 01:56:35.990
Ella Marie Ruddick .

01:56:37.810 --> 01:56:39.839
Matthew Falter Seal .

01:56:42.990 --> 01:56:45.109
Jaylee Ann Sherman .

01:56:47.709 --> 01:56:50.459
Destiny J Spels .

01:56:52.620 --> 01:56:54.669
Tyler James Zeis .

01:56:57.290 --> 01:56:59.689
Lucas Bennett Wilson .

01:57:02.770 --> 01:57:03.992
Benjamin Lianne Sen .

01:57:07.200 --> 01:57:10.899
Eric Yu . Cadet

01:57:10.970 --> 01:57:14.839
Squadron 14 . Ashley Marie

01:57:14.839 --> 01:57:17.290
Bible . William

01:57:18.319 --> 01:57:19.799
Holbrook Bishop .

01:57:21.890 --> 01:57:24.069
Gabriel Thomas Kaakoto .

01:57:26.089 --> 01:57:28.689
Angel Ami Dervey .

01:57:30.830 --> 01:57:33.240
Amanda Marie Flores .

01:57:35.140 --> 01:57:37.649
Luke Carpenter Frear .

01:57:39.120 --> 01:57:41.669
Sophia Rose Gentilli .

01:57:44.419 --> 01:57:46.500
Kai Scott Hurst .

01:57:48.529 --> 01:57:50.910
John Anderson Isao .

01:57:53.339 --> 01:57:56.120
Mackenzie on my leg .

01:57:58.410 --> 01:58:00.830
Luke Hanoul Matthews .

01:58:02.970 --> 01:58:05.700
Jamar Anthony Price .

01:58:07.910 --> 01:58:10.750
Beatrice Elizabeth Howell Shay .

01:58:12.470 --> 01:58:14.859
Joshua Bryan Smith .

01:58:17.069 --> 01:58:19.419
Jace Latham Saullovich .

01:58:21.459 --> 01:58:24.049
Alexander Michael F .

01:58:26.580 --> 01:58:28.700
Jack Steven West .

01:58:30.700 --> 01:58:33.049
Nathan Alan Wendell .

01:58:34.660 --> 01:58:36.859
Brendan wound .

01:58:39.759 --> 01:58:41.979
Cadet Squadron 15 .

01:58:43.250 --> 01:58:45.709
Matthew Douglas Adson .

01:58:47.450 --> 01:58:49.330
Daniel Henry Anton .

01:58:51.770 --> 01:58:54.229
Cody Storm Boshannon .

01:58:55.779 --> 01:58:57.899
Maggie Diana Benton .

01:59:00.080 --> 01:59:02.370
Blake Raymond Boyd .

01:59:04.330 --> 01:59:06.290
Ariane Luttrell Burr .

01:59:09.640 --> 01:59:11.870
Elizabeth Shigaris .

01:59:13.819 --> 01:59:16.479
Grayson Hayes Childress .

01:59:18.399 --> 01:59:20.959
Catherine Elise Clay .

01:59:22.919 --> 01:59:25.229
Tian Saine Daly .

01:59:27.419 --> 01:59:30.220
Catherine Marie Dingwall .

01:59:32.379 --> 01:59:34.830
Hanani Celeste Dona .

01:59:37.319 --> 01:59:39.939
Nicholas Anthony Guerra .

01:59:42.049 --> 01:59:44.359
Ryan John Jardine .

01:59:46.549 --> 01:59:49.180
Eric Bruce Liveringhouse .

01:59:51.140 --> 01:59:53.259
Caitlin Louise Murin .

01:59:55.410 --> 01:59:58.290
Hunter Austin signs .

02:00:00.299 --> 02:00:02.770
Joseph Adam Serpass .

02:00:05.250 --> 02:00:07.729
Samantha Grace Sharp .

02:00:09.740 --> 02:00:11.959
Julie Ann Sims .

02:00:13.810 --> 02:00:16.930
Matthew Chisick Sparley .

02:00:18.450 --> 02:00:19.910
Victor McKenzie .

02:00:23.290 --> 02:00:25.680
Cadet squadron 16 .

02:00:26.660 --> 02:00:29.089
Ezra David Barnison .

02:00:30.509 --> 02:00:32.850
Vincent Joseph Barnett .

02:00:34.870 --> 02:00:37.459
Elise Catherine Bell .

02:00:39.160 --> 02:00:40.399
Parker , the .

02:00:43.600 --> 02:00:46.410
Irene W . Choi .

02:00:48.899 --> 02:00:50.660
Fallon Maria Egate .

02:00:53.009 --> 02:00:56.490
Parker J . McLeod Evans .

02:00:58.060 --> 02:01:00.560
Alvaro Miguel Fonseca .

02:01:03.040 --> 02:01:04.470
Nathan Pali .

02:01:07.410 --> 02:01:09.959
Ashley Grasslands .

02:01:11.810 --> 02:01:14.729
Malachi Lattrell Greenman .

02:01:16.870 --> 02:01:19.220
Tyler Dean Gwyn .

02:01:21.640 --> 02:01:24.600
Kamari Travell Jackson .

02:01:26.089 --> 02:01:28.410
John Weston Johnson .

02:01:30.680 --> 02:01:33.600
Ryan Peter Kovacs .

02:01:35.459 --> 02:01:38.790
Tasha Isabel LaBars Schusterman .

02:01:41.109 --> 02:01:43.689
Aaron James Lear .

02:01:45.779 --> 02:01:47.700
Jaden Thomas Liu .

02:01:50.520 --> 02:01:54.279
Tyler Lee Miller . Ridge

02:01:55.020 --> 02:01:56.299
James Owen .

02:01:59.149 --> 02:02:03.100
John Kalekamaka Ling

02:02:03.100 --> 02:02:06.870
Rao . Brennan Clay Seti .

02:02:09.180 --> 02:02:12.319
Noel Victoria Shanks .

02:02:14.250 --> 02:02:16.720
Lauren Victoria Saint Clair .

02:02:19.089 --> 02:02:21.950
Ryan Martin Stelmeyer .

02:02:23.609 --> 02:02:25.779
Cadet squadron 17 .

02:02:26.839 --> 02:02:29.120
Lillian Katherine Campbell .

02:02:31.379 --> 02:02:34.060
Nathan Patrick Krauss .

02:02:35.720 --> 02:02:37.720
Lauren Joanne Dahl .

02:02:40.439 --> 02:02:43.209
Evan Andrew Dickamore .

02:02:44.799 --> 02:02:46.660
Mom , joke .

02:02:49.250 --> 02:02:51.810
Gershon Baru Ellis .

02:02:53.459 --> 02:02:56.180
Brennan John Hughes .

02:02:58.279 --> 02:03:01.109
William Edward Jamison .

02:03:02.689 --> 02:03:05.129
Annesley Elizabeth Johns .

02:03:07.220 --> 02:03:10.359
Thomas Kennedy Kinzinger .

02:03:12.180 --> 02:03:14.660
Melissa Carr Klein .

02:03:16.779 --> 02:03:19.419
Anthony Lumia the 4th .

02:03:21.419 --> 02:03:24.169
Robert James McDougall II .

02:03:27.229 --> 02:03:30.890
Alex John Pruganon Moore .

02:03:32.479 --> 02:03:34.740
Raymond Holt Oliphant .

02:03:37.140 --> 02:03:39.879
Emile David Olivier .

02:03:41.770 --> 02:03:44.779
Joseph Vince Fauvis Paz .

02:03:47.100 --> 02:03:49.439
Raymond Mitchell Picard .

02:03:52.200 --> 02:03:54.580
Harris Clark Powers .

02:03:56.779 --> 02:03:59.200
Ella Marie Seidel .

02:04:02.089 --> 02:04:04.240
Harrison Deville Smith .

02:04:06.490 --> 02:04:10.319
Shakeith Lamon Watson Junior .

02:04:11.720 --> 02:04:13.959
Julian Kendall Wayne .

02:04:16.609 --> 02:04:18.890
Cadet squadron 18 .

02:04:20.459 --> 02:04:23.700
Anna , Mary Katherine Bardorf .

02:04:25.180 --> 02:04:27.520
Eva Marie Bekirk .

02:04:29.759 --> 02:04:32.160
Christopher Michael Bischoff .

02:04:34.779 --> 02:04:36.939
Lydia Grace Chen .

02:04:38.810 --> 02:04:40.919
Kevin Griffin Cook .

02:04:43.209 --> 02:04:45.520
Kyle Harris Corbin .

02:04:47.609 --> 02:04:50.509
Jack Charles Deciens .

02:04:52.810 --> 02:04:55.229
Daniel Raymond Dinsmore .

02:04:57.080 --> 02:04:59.439
Emma Joe Foster .

02:05:01.770 --> 02:05:03.620
Cody James Jump .

02:05:06.319 --> 02:05:08.890
Caitlin Nicole Katist .

02:05:11.529 --> 02:05:12.950
Rose Kelly .

02:05:15.220 --> 02:05:18.149
Raveon McHale Lightfoot .

02:05:20.209 --> 02:05:22.629
Macy Paige Marks .

02:05:24.520 --> 02:05:26.859
Mason James Mahar .

02:05:30.290 --> 02:05:32.410
Brandon Malik Miller .

02:05:34.529 --> 02:05:37.319
Spencer Paul Norris .

02:05:40.020 --> 02:05:42.209
Peyton Bryce Nunn .

02:05:44.479 --> 02:05:47.020
Hunter Hill Panzig .

02:05:49.049 --> 02:05:51.169
Madeleine Marie Recker .

02:05:53.649 --> 02:05:56.129
Leonard Dirk Siegfried .

02:05:57.890 --> 02:05:59.930
Avery Christian Taylor .

02:06:02.450 --> 02:06:04.890
Jody Troy Van Dunk .

02:06:06.359 --> 02:06:10.350
Cadet Squadron 19 . Lydia

02:06:10.350 --> 02:06:11.580
Grace Barnett .

02:06:13.879 --> 02:06:16.439
Samuel Douglas Bodily .

02:06:20.330 --> 02:06:22.660
I am a Michelle Castel .

02:06:24.589 --> 02:06:27.479
Austin Gerald Curtis .

02:06:28.810 --> 02:06:31.290
Nicholas Dale Davis .

02:06:33.330 --> 02:06:35.859
Heiress Jade Dugan .

02:06:38.779 --> 02:06:41.069
Christian Durant

02:06:43.120 --> 02:06:46.060
Hannah Mary Dikins .

02:06:49.290 --> 02:06:51.740
Omar El Said Imara .

02:06:54.020 --> 02:06:56.640
Matthew Robert Gully .

02:06:59.299 --> 02:07:01.459
James David Holcomb .

02:07:03.529 --> 02:07:07.350
Alexander Haike Joseph Luscilla .

02:07:09.879 --> 02:07:12.939
Tyler Willis , Laverne Latham .

02:07:15.000 --> 02:07:18.919
Alexander and Atoli on Metcalf .

02:07:21.109 --> 02:07:23.209
Awanisha Caldonia Mitchell .

02:07:25.500 --> 02:07:27.470
Jaden Timothy Nance .

02:07:29.990 --> 02:07:32.229
Eric Todd Olson .

02:07:34.200 --> 02:07:36.689
Nicholas William Post .

02:07:38.390 --> 02:07:41.129
Cassie Jasmine Sams .

02:07:43.290 --> 02:07:45.970
Sarah Jordan Schofield .

02:07:47.609 --> 02:07:50.009
Hunter Daniel Scholes .

02:07:52.359 --> 02:07:55.399
Jocelyn Anaya Stevenson .

02:07:57.109 --> 02:07:59.419
Aiden Baldry Toole .

02:08:01.390 --> 02:08:02.910
Benjamin Vogue .

02:08:06.459 --> 02:08:08.580
Drew Evan Weddle .

02:08:10.620 --> 02:08:14.520
Cadet squadron 20 . Wyatt

02:08:14.799 --> 02:08:18.549
Anderson Bailey . Ava

02:08:18.549 --> 02:08:19.669
Nanami Bryden .

02:08:22.419 --> 02:08:25.819
Audrey , Sarah , Grace Carr .

02:08:27.359 --> 02:08:29.620
Harrison , Paul , Kate .

02:08:31.629 --> 02:08:34.629
Noah Francisco Chavez .

02:08:36.490 --> 02:08:38.799
Colton Clark Cornell .

02:08:40.580 --> 02:08:43.220
Logan Anna Davis .

02:08:44.660 --> 02:08:47.979
Logan Machado Diaz McNeil .

02:08:50.979 --> 02:08:52.500
Elizabeth Dolo .

02:08:54.879 --> 02:08:58.240
David Andrew Elliott Fogelsong .

02:09:00.500 --> 02:09:02.939
Daniel Trace Groby .

02:09:06.040 --> 02:09:07.799
Jonas Timothy Brown .

02:09:10.560 --> 02:09:13.779
Isaiah Darius Henry

02:09:14.040 --> 02:09:17.069
Simpson . John

02:09:17.229 --> 02:09:18.890
Allen Jacobs .

02:09:21.700 --> 02:09:24.299
Tanner , Noah Lindal .

02:09:25.740 --> 02:09:27.970
Addison May Moore .

02:09:30.890 --> 02:09:33.410
Eric Joseph Randall .

02:09:34.879 --> 02:09:37.649
Matthew Preston Rosado .

02:09:40.490 --> 02:09:42.919
Luke Nikita Shippers .

02:09:45.370 --> 02:09:47.870
Terese Gabrielle Smith .

02:09:50.180 --> 02:09:53.129
Jamie Devonte Snyder .

02:09:55.109 --> 02:09:57.709
Jordan Jasmine Schwan .

02:09:59.979 --> 02:10:02.779
Addison Everett Unsworth .

02:10:11.399 --> 02:10:14.000
boy . was .

02:10:21.930 --> 02:10:23.850
I know .

02:10:39.370 --> 02:10:40.370
Yes .

02:10:46.979 --> 02:10:49.779
Ladies and gentlemen , joining Vice

02:10:49.779 --> 02:10:53.140
President Vance on stage , to your left ,

02:10:53.419 --> 02:10:55.529
the Superintendent of the Air Force

02:10:55.529 --> 02:10:58.020
Academy , Lieutenant General Tony

02:10:58.020 --> 02:11:00.540
Byronfein , and the Commandant of

02:11:00.540 --> 02:11:02.819
Cadets , Colonel Brandon Tees .

02:11:04.500 --> 02:11:07.680
To your right The Vice Superintendent

02:11:07.680 --> 02:11:10.240
of the Air Force Academy , Brigadier

02:11:10.240 --> 02:11:12.479
General Nicholas Evans , and the

02:11:12.479 --> 02:11:15.189
commander of the 306 Flying Training

02:11:15.189 --> 02:11:17.240
Group , Colonel Nancy Taylor .

02:11:20.109 --> 02:11:23.830
Cadet Squadron 21 . Franz .

02:11:24.799 --> 02:11:27.439
Bienvenido suo abuga .

02:11:30.390 --> 02:11:33.209
Jackson Joseph Adams .

02:11:34.669 --> 02:11:36.430
Lily Anne Bockle .

02:11:39.259 --> 02:11:42.310
Dana Jasmine Balmas .

02:11:43.859 --> 02:11:46.589
Sabrina Jolie Basso .

02:11:48.310 --> 02:11:50.990
Daniel Pearson Detchin .

02:11:53.359 --> 02:11:55.779
Beau Malloy Edwards .

02:11:57.819 --> 02:12:00.799
Thomas Nicholas Hamilton .

02:12:02.890 --> 02:12:05.000
Christopher John Hedden .

02:12:07.290 --> 02:12:10.299
Joshua Simon Jansen .

02:12:15.180 --> 02:12:17.810
Solomon George Jones .

02:12:19.100 --> 02:12:21.100
Matthew Kwan .

02:12:24.620 --> 02:12:27.299
Michael Lezel Lodzkar .

02:12:29.859 --> 02:12:32.660
Kelly Irene McCormick .

02:12:34.299 --> 02:12:36.720
Arianna Nicole Pontoni .

02:12:39.310 --> 02:12:41.779
Cole McGuire restless .

02:12:44.640 --> 02:12:47.680
Charles Patrick John Riley .

02:12:50.009 --> 02:12:52.970
Elijah Lee Rodriguez .

02:12:55.410 --> 02:12:57.939
John Thomas Rodriguez .

02:12:59.669 --> 02:13:03.350
The class of 2026's number one

02:13:03.350 --> 02:13:07.330
cadet in military performance , Jane

02:13:07.509 --> 02:13:09.109
Mariel Santamo .

02:13:13.060 --> 02:13:15.209
Leighton Chantry Tippe .

02:13:17.509 --> 02:13:20.359
Joseph Urbanowitz .

02:13:22.229 --> 02:13:24.439
David Garrett Wright .

02:13:26.549 --> 02:13:28.810
Cadet squadron 22 .

02:13:30.689 --> 02:13:32.729
Kirfana Avaru .

02:13:36.129 --> 02:13:39.209
Morgan Elizabeth Barroso .

02:13:41.850 --> 02:13:44.620
Yasin Bakar I .

02:13:47.040 --> 02:13:49.649
Joseph Frank Collier .

02:13:52.520 --> 02:13:55.100
Peyton , Taylor Darapintay .

02:13:57.370 --> 02:13:59.930
Cooper Wisdom Feinberg .

02:14:02.000 --> 02:14:04.319
Ty Isaiah Gopal .

02:14:06.759 --> 02:14:09.160
Andrew Thomas Kenny .

02:14:11.890 --> 02:14:14.529
Luke Hans Kirchmeyer .

02:14:16.680 --> 02:14:19.069
Tucker McLean Lawrence .

02:14:21.319 --> 02:14:24.279
Aidan O'Brien McNally .

02:14:25.330 --> 02:14:28.359
Ian Gray Crawford Meredith .

02:14:30.430 --> 02:14:32.779
Michael Daniel Murphy .

02:14:34.870 --> 02:14:36.140
Kyler Orr .

02:14:38.399 --> 02:14:41.310
Madeline Marian Schumann .

02:14:43.000 --> 02:14:45.200
Wyatt Christopher Shamblin .

02:14:47.470 --> 02:14:50.040
Tyler Dadi 10 .

02:14:52.029 --> 02:14:54.140
Cadet Squadron 23 .

02:14:56.259 --> 02:14:58.669
Caitlin , Diane Andres .

02:15:00.649 --> 02:15:02.359
Riley Sophia .

02:15:05.120 --> 02:15:07.399
Ashton Kenneth Blair .

02:15:09.600 --> 02:15:12.640
McKenzie Elizabeth Bonnet .

02:15:14.740 --> 02:15:16.830
Piolo Pares Cabrera .

02:15:19.299 --> 02:15:21.979
Diana Patricia Coleman .

02:15:24.140 --> 02:15:26.479
Thomas Jack de la Fuente .

02:15:28.779 --> 02:15:31.609
Michelle Juna Delani .

02:15:34.009 --> 02:15:36.350
Brianna Louise Dempsey .

02:15:38.870 --> 02:15:41.399
Fletcher , Addison Foote .

02:15:43.759 --> 02:15:46.080
Richard Levi Jensen .

02:15:48.740 --> 02:15:51.899
Nathaniel Kendall Joseph .

02:15:54.270 --> 02:15:56.680
Zachary Daniel Duckle .

02:15:59.189 --> 02:16:01.509
Logan Tyler Kelly .

02:16:04.509 --> 02:16:06.220
Hyun Joon Kim .

02:16:08.430 --> 02:16:11.049
Evan William Large .

02:16:13.109 --> 02:16:15.529
Cayden Michael Laverty .

02:16:17.520 --> 02:16:20.319
Kylie Madison McIlroy .

02:16:22.339 --> 02:16:25.580
Todd Paul Oster Jr .

02:16:27.990 --> 02:16:30.950
Andrew James Palmer .

02:16:33.129 --> 02:16:35.780
Abigail Marie Roederer .

02:16:38.330 --> 02:16:41.910
Brian Richard Schaeffer Junior .

02:16:44.269 --> 02:16:46.709
Sean Michael Schofield .

02:16:48.980 --> 02:16:51.820
Luke Joseph Persanski .

02:16:53.669 --> 02:16:55.750
Madeleine Michelle Zotter .

02:16:58.259 --> 02:17:00.679
Cadet squadron 24 .

02:17:01.790 --> 02:17:04.429
Emily Katherine Adams .

02:17:06.089 --> 02:17:08.250
Mary Elizabeth Allen .

02:17:10.639 --> 02:17:13.349
Hadar Yusuf Iran .

02:17:15.709 --> 02:17:18.309
Florence Andy Avalo .

02:17:20.190 --> 02:17:24.150
Artur Kstof Bojoovsky .

02:17:26.480 --> 02:17:28.759
Jacob Ethan Bolseco .

02:17:31.349 --> 02:17:33.870
Jade Catherine Crowe .

02:17:35.530 --> 02:17:38.009
Travis Aaron Dugan .

02:17:40.109 --> 02:17:43.149
Massimo or Ryan risotto .

02:17:45.879 --> 02:17:46.950
Jacob Kearns .

02:17:50.330 --> 02:17:53.080
Alison Louise Inge .

02:17:55.959 --> 02:17:58.440
Andrew Benjamin Katz .

02:18:00.410 --> 02:18:02.969
Jonas George Kay .

02:18:05.259 --> 02:18:06.459
Aaron Kim .

02:18:09.040 --> 02:18:11.679
Jaylen Davis Lipscomb .

02:18:15.799 --> 02:18:18.179
Ryan Christopher Moleman .

02:18:21.299 --> 02:18:23.639
Matthew Nicholson .

02:18:25.879 --> 02:18:28.320
Emily , Georgia Person .

02:18:30.660 --> 02:18:33.379
Fisher Anderson Pruitt .

02:18:35.620 --> 02:18:37.740
Liam Jeffrey Pryor .

02:18:40.089 --> 02:18:42.969
Juliana Lee Romano .

02:18:45.490 --> 02:18:47.480
Suraj Singhha 3 .

02:18:50.110 --> 02:18:53.839
Luciano Vicente Torres Meri .

02:18:55.709 --> 02:18:57.990
Jon Brodie Whitman .

02:19:00.678 --> 02:19:02.699
Walker Webb Zap .

02:19:05.040 --> 02:19:07.049
Cadet squadron 25 .

02:19:08.299 --> 02:19:11.599
Sydney Joseph Evering the 3rd .

02:19:13.480 --> 02:19:16.240
Alan Carlos Davis .

02:19:18.848 --> 02:19:21.279
Nolan Phillip Harris .

02:19:23.269 --> 02:19:25.620
Caleb Andrew Gooden .

02:19:27.869 --> 02:19:30.079
Caleb Gerard Killian .

02:19:32.599 --> 02:19:35.150
Foreign grace culture .

02:19:38.269 --> 02:19:40.389
Maya Caprice LeFi .

02:19:42.870 --> 02:19:45.589
Nova Marie Kroll .

02:19:47.809 --> 02:19:49.139
Michael Jacob Martin .

02:19:52.320 --> 02:19:54.919
Bryce Edward Lynch .

02:19:56.769 --> 02:19:59.150
Emily Michelle Rose .

02:20:01.929 --> 02:20:04.690
Jamie Kim Ottenbright .

02:20:07.019 --> 02:20:09.500
Nathaniel Phillip Srode .

02:20:14.330 --> 02:20:16.900
C Tamiko

02:20:20.309 --> 02:20:23.660
Neo Takazawa .

02:20:26.980 --> 02:20:29.339
Catherine McCafferty Wilder .

02:20:31.780 --> 02:20:35.049
Antonio Ronald Tornis .

02:20:43.150 --> 02:20:45.120
Leila Angelina Bow .

02:20:48.759 --> 02:20:51.660
Carson , Corey Yingley .

02:20:53.799 --> 02:20:56.219
Cadet Squadron 26 .

02:21:00.410 --> 02:21:02.519
Jacob Dylan Chavis .

02:21:04.750 --> 02:21:07.030
David Michael Klein .

02:21:08.900 --> 02:21:12.379
Isaiah Michael Anthony Kling scales .

02:21:14.360 --> 02:21:16.919
Evelyn Marie Crow .

02:21:18.629 --> 02:21:20.910
John Brandon Cunningham .

02:21:23.009 --> 02:21:25.490
Patrick John Duggan .

02:21:27.360 --> 02:21:29.599
Samantha . Emma .

02:21:32.349 --> 02:21:34.830
Gavin Richard Gross .

02:21:36.240 --> 02:21:38.759
Larrabee Lovejoy Holsher .

02:21:41.209 --> 02:21:43.639
Joshua Young Kim .

02:21:45.139 --> 02:21:46.740
Dayanan .

02:21:49.139 --> 02:21:51.919
Samson David McClung .

02:21:53.599 --> 02:21:56.040
Zion Demario Porter .

02:21:58.589 --> 02:22:01.389
Judd Harley Pringle .

02:22:02.839 --> 02:22:05.240
Colin Russell Stewart .

02:22:07.099 --> 02:22:09.540
Nell Marie White .

02:22:11.070 --> 02:22:13.330
Grayson Brooke Worley .

02:22:15.690 --> 02:22:18.139
Kylie Storm Ray .

02:22:19.910 --> 02:22:22.309
Accoladio Alberto Zigotita .

02:22:24.750 --> 02:22:26.980
Cadet squadron 27 .

02:22:28.610 --> 02:22:31.049
Lawson , William Holder .

02:22:33.000 --> 02:22:35.400
Luke Anthony Bradley .

02:22:37.839 --> 02:22:40.459
Colin Jason Chase .

02:22:42.740 --> 02:22:46.360
Leilani , Sierra , Leila Costello .

02:22:48.450 --> 02:22:51.089
Parker James Douglas .

02:22:53.030 --> 02:22:55.679
Kaylin Harrison Driggs .

02:22:57.379 --> 02:22:59.900
William Reagan Gray .

02:23:02.690 --> 02:23:05.209
Skyler Tyson Henry .

02:23:07.509 --> 02:23:10.730
Imani Christine Humphreys .

02:23:13.030 --> 02:23:15.500
Dennis Christian Araia .

02:23:18.059 --> 02:23:20.700
Bruce Jong Dae Kim .

02:23:22.700 --> 02:23:25.160
Brady Kenneth Pennington .

02:23:28.400 --> 02:23:31.320
Milani Cheyenne Perry .

02:23:33.059 --> 02:23:35.450
Marissa Rose Picone .

02:23:37.490 --> 02:23:39.830
Jennifer Anne Ryman .

02:23:42.179 --> 02:23:44.330
Jaden Samosino Smith .

02:23:48.209 --> 02:23:50.440
Lake Dewey start .

02:23:53.089 --> 02:23:54.690
Elijah Warren .

02:23:56.900 --> 02:23:59.339
Elijah Kenneth Wilcox .

02:24:01.360 --> 02:24:03.790
Abigail Iris Wilson .

02:24:06.629 --> 02:24:09.549
Cadet squadron 28 . Vance

02:24:10.299 --> 02:24:14.059
Peyton Carew . Tomas

02:24:14.059 --> 02:24:15.750
Angel Francis .

02:24:17.259 --> 02:24:19.740
Riley Page Hill .

02:24:22.009 --> 02:24:24.419
David Isaac Ignacio .

02:24:26.309 --> 02:24:28.429
Paul Robert McGee .

02:24:30.639 --> 02:24:33.879
To Sajigwe Sekilaga Owens .

02:24:37.360 --> 02:24:40.349
Gillian Renee Restello .

02:24:42.690 --> 02:24:45.639
Kevin Andres Rivera Garcia .

02:24:47.900 --> 02:24:50.379
Jordan Reed Scarborough .

02:24:51.849 --> 02:24:53.440
Bryce Shelton .

02:24:55.919 --> 02:24:58.830
Brandon G Minson .

02:25:00.740 --> 02:25:02.240
Kamen Swade .

02:25:04.849 --> 02:25:07.469
Blaine Arthur Williams .

02:25:09.330 --> 02:25:11.570
Sarah Graece Willis .

02:25:13.830 --> 02:25:16.469
Scott Carl Winger .

02:25:18.740 --> 02:25:22.570
Cadet squadron 29 . Stefan

02:25:22.879 --> 02:25:24.269
Erickson Anthony .

02:25:26.889 --> 02:25:29.589
Dylan Adam Berrios .

02:25:30.969 --> 02:25:33.019
William Alexander Beaman .

02:25:35.610 --> 02:25:38.450
Logan Joseph Clarida .

02:25:40.339 --> 02:25:42.969
Gabriella Marie Jakowski .

02:25:45.690 --> 02:25:48.339
Ian Alexander Gregory .

02:25:49.650 --> 02:25:52.089
Alexander Gunby .

02:25:54.830 --> 02:25:57.389
Natalie Paula Hayes .

02:25:59.169 --> 02:26:01.299
Chloe Marie Hill .

02:26:03.709 --> 02:26:06.400
Austin Robert Hutchings .

02:26:08.230 --> 02:26:10.089
John Quitstead .

02:26:12.589 --> 02:26:15.419
Bryce Matthew Leopard .

02:26:21.919 --> 02:26:24.179
Marcus Jerome McCarty .

02:26:27.150 --> 02:26:29.700
Brooks , Whitson , Morrell .

02:26:32.469 --> 02:26:35.070
Amelia Julia Patterson .

02:26:37.769 --> 02:26:40.150
John Lyndon Seger .

02:26:44.179 --> 02:26:48.099
Sin Tyler

02:26:48.400 --> 02:26:50.080
Michael Spalding .

02:26:52.730 --> 02:26:54.769
Garrett Samuel Stark .

02:26:57.469 --> 02:26:59.900
Jackson Troy Wardle .

02:27:03.009 --> 02:27:05.570
Kirsten Jet Watkins .

02:27:07.799 --> 02:27:10.179
Tyra Nicole White .

02:27:12.719 --> 02:27:15.070
Jonathan Scott Watson .

02:27:17.419 --> 02:27:20.120
Ting Ophelia Watts .

02:27:22.709 --> 02:27:25.959
Conde squadron 30 . William

02:27:27.070 --> 02:27:28.549
Stefan Barber .

02:27:30.769 --> 02:27:33.429
Brendan Michael Barnes .

02:27:35.950 --> 02:27:38.370
Roy Ivan Castellanos .

02:27:40.429 --> 02:27:42.980
Piper Lynn Davenport .

02:27:46.259 --> 02:27:48.280
Rocco Francis Depe .

02:27:50.940 --> 02:27:53.540
Terrence Jamal Yes .

02:27:55.719 --> 02:27:57.959
Kaylee Jade Hilburn .

02:28:00.429 --> 02:28:02.950
Carter Scott Hudson .

02:28:04.379 --> 02:28:06.660
Ethan Yunng Kwon .

02:28:09.509 --> 02:28:12.009
Connor Ryan Linda .

02:28:14.900 --> 02:28:17.089
Sole Kayla Montabo .

02:28:19.799 --> 02:28:22.150
Tyler Michael Shin .

02:28:26.280 --> 02:28:29.379
Trevion Andre Searls Junior .

02:28:32.629 --> 02:28:35.820
Bella Renja Stepanowski .

02:28:37.719 --> 02:28:40.740
Solomon Alexander Stoddard .

02:28:43.129 --> 02:28:45.490
Luke Anthony Bohn .

02:28:48.160 --> 02:28:50.299
Cadet squadron 31 .

02:28:52.589 --> 02:28:55.790
Seth Zedlicki Allen Junior .

02:29:01.360 --> 02:29:04.509
Good job . What .

02:29:26.530 --> 02:29:27.530
I , I .

02:29:38.860 --> 02:29:39.860
I .

02:29:42.549 --> 02:29:45.389
Ladies and gentlemen , joining us on

02:29:45.389 --> 02:29:48.629
stage to your left , the Director of

02:29:48.629 --> 02:29:52.360
athletics , Mr . Nathan Pine . And to

02:29:52.360 --> 02:29:55.719
your right , Colonel Stephanie Silva ,

02:29:56.400 --> 02:29:58.809
Space Detachment . Matiana

02:30:04.240 --> 02:30:06.059
Dena Chamnis .

02:30:09.969 --> 02:30:11.309
Michael Patrick Fay .

02:30:14.570 --> 02:30:17.299
Anna Josephine Flynn .

02:30:20.530 --> 02:30:23.610
Mikhail Vladimirovich Galakanov .

02:30:26.169 --> 02:30:29.250
Jaf Nathaniel Ray .

02:30:31.250 --> 02:30:32.889
Derek Wilson She .

02:30:35.570 --> 02:30:38.469
Ebony , Kenya Joseph .

02:30:40.870 --> 02:30:43.410
Dylan Matthew Minors .

02:30:45.650 --> 02:30:49.299
Jaden , Riley , Wang Palomares .

02:30:50.830 --> 02:30:52.959
Anna K Peterson .

02:30:55.629 --> 02:30:58.349
Amelia I Reuther .

02:31:00.669 --> 02:31:03.400
James Darius Sagar .

02:31:06.969 --> 02:31:10.790
Maxwell Michael Sands . Harsh

02:31:12.450 --> 02:31:16.370
Sharma . Have me

02:31:16.500 --> 02:31:19.580
sing . Hayden

02:31:20.839 --> 02:31:24.379
Fuller Schwartz . Jared

02:31:24.379 --> 02:31:26.049
Steven Switzer .

02:31:28.019 --> 02:31:30.610
Thomas Michael Weingart .

02:31:32.570 --> 02:31:34.870
Robert Reese Wharton .

02:31:37.259 --> 02:31:39.639
Cadden Whole zipro .

02:31:41.669 --> 02:31:43.629
Cadet squadron 32 .

02:31:44.809 --> 02:31:48.080
Christopher Todd Altier Junior .

02:31:50.379 --> 02:31:52.950
Evan Elias Arnold .

02:31:54.759 --> 02:31:57.230
Brett Thomas Belleville .

02:31:59.360 --> 02:32:01.900
Douglas Kendall Campbell .

02:32:03.580 --> 02:32:05.610
Jacob Benjamin Cook .

02:32:08.639 --> 02:32:11.150
Abigail Grace Cotuna .

02:32:12.940 --> 02:32:15.660
Harrison Stewart Dials .

02:32:17.740 --> 02:32:19.480
Luke Beto .

02:32:21.610 --> 02:32:23.929
Ashton Lawrence Higgerson .

02:32:27.040 --> 02:32:29.200
Ethan Ang Wang .

02:32:31.129 --> 02:32:33.339
Talmage Lee Halliwell .

02:32:35.839 --> 02:32:38.269
Luke Hampton Hurley .

02:32:40.860 --> 02:32:43.980
Odeli Aleli Martinez Elizondo .

02:32:46.059 --> 02:32:49.379
Cassandra K . Nixon .

02:32:51.790 --> 02:32:53.900
Jaden Miles PPierre .

02:32:56.549 --> 02:32:59.290
Noble Christian Rasmussen .

02:33:01.650 --> 02:33:04.049
Nathan Owen Sanders .

02:33:05.879 --> 02:33:09.629
Mona , Kiren , Kadar Shetay .

02:33:12.030 --> 02:33:13.519
Joseph Hunter Reiner .

02:33:16.570 --> 02:33:18.929
Grant Steven Ward .

02:33:20.799 --> 02:33:23.000
Jamie Lee Dorothy Widner .

02:33:25.049 --> 02:33:27.730
Rachel Denora Wycliffe .

02:33:29.980 --> 02:33:33.429
Cadet squadron 33 . Drake

02:33:33.669 --> 02:33:35.179
Drummond Buchanan .

02:33:37.450 --> 02:33:40.450
Georgina Rose Buchanan .

02:33:42.059 --> 02:33:43.990
Adrian Martin Caban .

02:33:46.320 --> 02:33:49.549
Trudy Yawan Chin Smith .

02:33:51.429 --> 02:33:53.110
Courtney Davis .

02:33:55.790 --> 02:33:58.459
James Bryce Eichel Crowley .

02:34:00.330 --> 02:34:02.450
Daniel Francis Hannah .

02:34:05.080 --> 02:34:08.110
Greta Genevieve Hans .

02:34:10.019 --> 02:34:12.889
Riley William Hopkins .

02:34:15.679 --> 02:34:17.280
Parker Lucas .

02:34:20.250 --> 02:34:21.299
Yvette Mbago .

02:34:23.969 --> 02:34:26.389
Darian Paul Milner .

02:34:29.419 --> 02:34:31.969
Andrew Michael Patterson .

02:34:34.070 --> 02:34:36.660
Brett Stephen Pearson .

02:34:38.809 --> 02:34:41.719
William Raymond Price III .

02:34:43.910 --> 02:34:47.110
Robert Matthew Reddick III .

02:34:50.620 --> 02:34:52.160
Rouse Junior .

02:34:54.629 --> 02:34:58.129
John Trace Blackwell Ruhlman .

02:35:00.129 --> 02:35:02.780
Nathaniel Sabok .

02:35:04.889 --> 02:35:08.040
Ariel Fernando Santana .

02:35:09.980 --> 02:35:11.820
Marlene Faye Smith .

02:35:15.849 --> 02:35:19.480
Thomas Sutton . Natalie

02:35:19.480 --> 02:35:20.790
Elizabeth Beal .

02:35:23.190 --> 02:35:25.709
Peyton Williams Wade .

02:35:27.250 --> 02:35:31.250
Cadet squadron 34 . Wyatt

02:35:31.250 --> 02:35:32.410
Travis Bell .

02:35:34.690 --> 02:35:37.389
Gabriel Zere Bush .

02:35:39.339 --> 02:35:41.820
Gabriela Alexis Cconi .

02:35:43.990 --> 02:35:46.790
Zachary James Segelski .

02:35:49.019 --> 02:35:51.219
Megan Leda Cooper .

02:35:53.870 --> 02:35:57.519
Victor Andrew Dubulay the 5th .

02:35:59.700 --> 02:36:02.049
Car Clark Friedrich .

02:36:04.169 --> 02:36:05.799
Ash fat go Teddy .

02:36:08.219 --> 02:36:10.959
Alexandra McKee Hatchett .

02:36:13.169 --> 02:36:16.250
Jalen Emmanuel McLeod .

02:36:18.040 --> 02:36:20.610
Devin Wayne Miles .

02:36:23.009 --> 02:36:26.330
Steven Grant , Paul , newcomer .

02:36:28.530 --> 02:36:30.849
Jackson Reese Patrick .

02:36:33.519 --> 02:36:36.250
Joseph Lee Petmisa .

02:36:38.759 --> 02:36:40.250
Beta Raza .

02:36:43.290 --> 02:36:45.769
Ashton Lane Rusnake .

02:36:47.940 --> 02:36:50.219
Grant Tyson Reigns .

02:36:52.299 --> 02:36:55.299
Mia Magdalia Rodriguez .

02:36:56.410 --> 02:36:58.679
Abraham Swamp .

02:37:01.929 --> 02:37:04.250
Joel Daniel Stahl .

02:37:06.089 --> 02:37:08.530
McKenna Lee Bess .

02:37:10.629 --> 02:37:13.200
Jonathan Bryce Walker .

02:37:15.269 --> 02:37:17.790
Elena Walsh .

02:37:20.110 --> 02:37:22.870
Grantham Everett Zimmerman .

02:37:24.769 --> 02:37:27.089
Cadet squadron 35 .

02:37:28.620 --> 02:37:30.780
Dominic , Oscar . heart .

02:37:33.349 --> 02:37:36.339
Jacob Ezra Cipriano .

02:37:38.410 --> 02:37:40.509
Steven Roy Clayton .

02:37:42.750 --> 02:37:45.160
Terrence Jacob Cullivan .

02:37:47.120 --> 02:37:49.419
Jacob Alexander Dixon .

02:37:52.419 --> 02:37:54.769
James Cody Ewing .

02:37:56.790 --> 02:37:58.500
Oliver Ferdinand .

02:38:01.129 --> 02:38:03.379
Jase Steven Golka .

02:38:06.349 --> 02:38:08.000
Michael Araya Gray .

02:38:10.690 --> 02:38:12.860
Cale John Gunlang .

02:38:15.740 --> 02:38:18.299
Gabriella Megan Hartley .

02:38:21.250 --> 02:38:24.250
Za Deli Lorenzo Mendoza .

02:38:25.870 --> 02:38:28.120
Aiden Thomas Meinsberg .

02:38:30.629 --> 02:38:33.719
Abraham Jacob Pazuti .

02:38:35.509 --> 02:38:39.110
Kyun Hong Chiboon Redding .

02:38:41.980 --> 02:38:44.769
James Ernest Roberson III .

02:38:47.959 --> 02:38:51.730
The class of 2026's number one cadet in

02:38:51.730 --> 02:38:54.950
athletic performance , Bridden Alfred

02:38:54.950 --> 02:38:55.769
Rosales .

02:39:00.559 --> 02:39:03.080
Benjamin Allen Roy .

02:39:05.000 --> 02:39:07.000
Luca Xavier Smith .

02:39:09.070 --> 02:39:11.809
Nicholas Robert St . George .

02:39:14.190 --> 02:39:16.190
Douglas M Tran .

02:39:18.530 --> 02:39:21.370
Elise Nicole Biles .

02:39:23.450 --> 02:39:25.730
Cadet squadron 36 .

02:39:26.900 --> 02:39:29.459
Dakota Ross Bickerstaff .

02:39:32.099 --> 02:39:33.830
Ryan Lee Boa .

02:39:36.519 --> 02:39:37.519
Landon .

02:39:40.740 --> 02:39:43.400
Grant Josephlarno .

02:39:46.059 --> 02:39:48.730
Parvasan , Prashant Garani .

02:39:51.049 --> 02:39:53.250
Jackson Lowell Garrett .

02:39:56.219 --> 02:39:56.709
Judith

02:40:01.099 --> 02:40:03.900
Jack Alexander Matlock .

02:40:05.570 --> 02:40:07.740
Jacob Michael Nelson .

02:40:10.019 --> 02:40:12.480
Eric Liam Popescu .

02:40:15.700 --> 02:40:18.910
Dominique Jimene Ramirez Sefo .

02:40:21.330 --> 02:40:24.759
Alessandro Rafael Rivero .

02:40:26.570 --> 02:40:29.049
Wes Sellers .

02:40:31.280 --> 02:40:33.540
Trevor Nicholas Tate .

02:40:35.440 --> 02:40:39.250
Cadet squadron 37 . Gabriel

02:40:39.620 --> 02:40:40.969
Sean Everett .

02:40:43.480 --> 02:40:45.750
Jack Ruskin Burnett .

02:40:47.209 --> 02:40:49.480
Ethan Michael Chapman .

02:40:52.070 --> 02:40:54.570
Jake Nicholas Edwards .

02:40:55.820 --> 02:40:57.299
Abigail Hardy .

02:40:59.799 --> 02:41:02.240
Christian Tyler Jenner .

02:41:03.959 --> 02:41:06.099
Gavin William McCormick .

02:41:08.330 --> 02:41:12.049
Ayana Ajay Imani Miguero .

02:41:14.379 --> 02:41:16.700
Kyle William Malay .

02:41:19.820 --> 02:41:22.679
Kayla Ali Morales .

02:41:24.830 --> 02:41:28.459
James John Richard

02:41:28.759 --> 02:41:29.360
Moran .

02:41:32.099 --> 02:41:34.179
Nimrod Nakar .

02:41:37.860 --> 02:41:39.219
Margarita . Yeah .

02:41:43.110 --> 02:41:46.209
Jonathan Jin Yong So .

02:41:48.370 --> 02:41:50.849
Alejandra Torado Elias .

02:41:53.559 --> 02:41:55.759
Grant Robert Walker .

02:41:59.169 --> 02:42:01.490
Alexandra Marie Waller .

02:42:04.070 --> 02:42:06.200
Peter , whoa , yay .

02:42:08.959 --> 02:42:11.099
Cadet Squadron 38 .

02:42:13.290 --> 02:42:15.540
Caleb , Brian , audio .

02:42:17.900 --> 02:42:20.540
Andrew Robert Bedford .

02:42:22.150 --> 02:42:24.209
Dante Soul Benedetti .

02:42:26.639 --> 02:42:29.099
King sky cloud .

02:42:32.160 --> 02:42:34.360
Ashley Heather Conan .

02:42:36.540 --> 02:42:38.839
Xavier Paul . one .

02:42:42.469 --> 02:42:43.802
Jacob Villaflor Flood .

02:42:46.990 --> 02:42:49.309
Ian Michael Food .

02:42:51.150 --> 02:42:52.669
Michaela Lenora Hall .

02:42:56.030 --> 02:42:58.480
Axel Van Keller .

02:43:00.639 --> 02:43:02.429
Daniel Tyler Kick .

02:43:05.500 --> 02:43:08.309
Connor Emmett LaChapelle .

02:43:10.259 --> 02:43:12.339
Ethan David Lyons .

02:43:15.580 --> 02:43:18.000
Melanie Grace Ordone

02:43:18.780 --> 02:43:22.120
McKinnis . Charlotte

02:43:22.120 --> 02:43:24.459
McGinnis McPhee Gillam .

02:43:26.870 --> 02:43:28.450
Samuel Nelson .

02:43:30.629 --> 02:43:33.110
Catherine Tuntao Nguyen .

02:43:35.230 --> 02:43:37.830
Tucker Reed Owens .

02:43:40.540 --> 02:43:43.009
Jonah Ray James Rabel .

02:43:45.169 --> 02:43:47.690
Cooper Douglas Reinhardt .

02:43:51.490 --> 02:43:55.169
Seibert . Cadet

02:43:55.169 --> 02:43:56.769
Squadron 39 .

02:44:00.940 --> 02:44:04.799
Canolaikoku Aman .

02:44:07.599 --> 02:44:09.919
Madison Renee Coy .

02:44:11.769 --> 02:44:14.530
Aiden Joseph Corcoran .

02:44:17.650 --> 02:44:19.110
Thomas Fettersfield .

02:44:22.259 --> 02:44:24.530
Christopher Cade Frew .

02:44:27.259 --> 02:44:29.639
Dylan Joseph Gilbert .

02:44:32.230 --> 02:44:34.740
Andrew Rin Gunn .

02:44:38.110 --> 02:44:40.429
Aubrey Nicole Jackson .

02:44:42.799 --> 02:44:44.120
Savannah . Johnson .

02:44:47.309 --> 02:44:50.150
John Philip King Junior .

02:44:52.650 --> 02:44:55.339
T on you . Melzer .

02:44:59.179 --> 02:45:01.530
Shane Daniel Mendez .

02:45:03.599 --> 02:45:05.950
Brayden Michael Moll .

02:45:08.049 --> 02:45:10.370
Nolan Jeffrey Parlett .

02:45:12.620 --> 02:45:14.700
Lucas , we pop them .

02:45:17.509 --> 02:45:19.089
Adrian James Post .

02:45:22.469 --> 02:45:25.309
Nicholas Andrew Van Ham

02:45:25.919 --> 02:45:29.450
Realuo . Liliana

02:45:29.709 --> 02:45:33.570
Grace Turra . Ariana

02:45:34.429 --> 02:45:35.250
Van Howland .

02:45:38.230 --> 02:45:40.330
Cadet squadron 40 .

02:45:48.660 --> 02:45:50.379
Riley Albertson .

02:45:52.839 --> 02:45:55.759
Logan , Michael Adesano .

02:45:58.219 --> 02:46:00.780
Nicholas Lopez blessing .

02:46:03.000 --> 02:46:05.200
Jack Warner Brown .

02:46:07.450 --> 02:46:09.620
Joel Bryant .

02:46:11.809 --> 02:46:14.769
Elizabeth Ann Canfield .

02:46:17.400 --> 02:46:19.809
Valerie Casala .

02:46:22.259 --> 02:46:25.620
Matteo Satoshi Evangelista .

02:46:28.129 --> 02:46:30.330
James Quaid Filippini .

02:46:33.000 --> 02:46:35.179
Theodore John Garri .

02:46:37.280 --> 02:46:39.509
Leanne Michelle Giske .

02:46:42.070 --> 02:46:44.629
Mindy Laura Harlow .

02:46:48.000 --> 02:46:50.480
Robert Dylan Helserman .

02:46:53.169 --> 02:46:56.089
Weston Seth Jenkins .

02:46:58.389 --> 02:47:00.190
Jesus Lamas .

02:47:02.660 --> 02:47:05.209
Shannon Katie Lou .

02:47:08.790 --> 02:47:10.129
Michael Mobley .

02:47:12.750 --> 02:47:15.830
Eleanor McFarland Musgrove .

02:47:17.519 --> 02:47:19.919
Ashton Michael Fitzer .

02:47:22.349 --> 02:47:25.169
Andres Louis Samson .

02:47:28.540 --> 02:47:30.240
Virginia Sanchez .

02:47:32.559 --> 02:47:35.080
David Austin Sorrell .

02:47:37.360 --> 02:47:39.769
Vanessa Turner .

02:48:29.620 --> 02:48:33.610
Win tension . Vice

02:48:33.610 --> 02:48:35.832
President Vance , thank you for joining

02:48:35.832 --> 02:48:38.759
us today . Ladies and gentlemen ,

02:48:39.000 --> 02:48:41.559
please rise as Colonel Brandon J .

02:48:42.000 --> 02:48:43.919
Tayaz , Commandant of Cadets ,

02:48:44.160 --> 02:48:46.327
administers the oath of office for the

02:48:46.327 --> 02:48:49.179
United States Air Force and Space Force .

02:48:58.750 --> 02:49:01.549
In honor of John Chapman , graduates of

02:49:01.549 --> 02:49:03.290
the class of 2026 .

02:49:07.379 --> 02:49:09.212
Raise your right hand and once I

02:49:09.212 --> 02:49:11.650
complete the oath . Acknowledge your

02:49:11.650 --> 02:49:14.759
acceptance with an I do . Go ahead ,

02:49:15.070 --> 02:49:18.839
raise your hand . Do you ,

02:49:19.169 --> 02:49:21.391
having been appointed 2nd lieutenant in

02:49:21.391 --> 02:49:23.613
the United States Air and Space Force ,

02:49:25.099 --> 02:49:27.155
Solemnly swear that you will support

02:49:27.155 --> 02:49:29.099
and defend the Constitution of the

02:49:29.099 --> 02:49:31.099
United States against all enemies ,

02:49:31.099 --> 02:49:33.155
foreign and domestic , that you will

02:49:33.155 --> 02:49:35.266
bear true faith and allegiance to the

02:49:35.266 --> 02:49:37.321
same . That you take this obligation

02:49:37.321 --> 02:49:39.432
freely without any mental reservation

02:49:39.432 --> 02:49:41.900
or purpose of evasion . And that you

02:49:41.900 --> 02:49:44.099
will well and faithfully discharge the

02:49:44.099 --> 02:49:46.321
duties of the office upon which you are

02:49:46.321 --> 02:49:48.266
about to enter . So help you God .

02:49:51.209 --> 02:49:53.153
Ladies and gentlemen , the Air and

02:49:53.153 --> 02:49:54.330
Space Force song .

02:49:57.870 --> 02:49:58.870
I .

02:51:29.480 --> 02:51:31.190
Class of 2026 .

02:51:33.610 --> 02:51:34.740
Dismissed

02:52:17.040 --> 02:52:19.030
Stadium gates will open after the

02:52:20.040 --> 02:52:22.500
earshot . I say again , stadium gates

02:52:22.500 --> 02:52:24.370
will open . We appreciate

02:52:26.740 --> 02:52:28.796
your safe and orderly departure from

02:52:28.796 --> 02:52:32.730
the stadium today . The meeting is at

02:52:32.730 --> 02:52:34.897
the south side of the stadium over the

02:52:34.897 --> 02:52:37.119
scoreboard . If you become separated or

02:52:37.119 --> 02:52:39.008
lost , please find reunited there

02:52:39.008 --> 02:52:40.619
following today's ceremony .

02:52:40.619 --> 02:52:42.508
Congratulations to all graduating

02:52:42.508 --> 02:52:41.889
seniors .

02:52:53.150 --> 02:52:56.339
You like the song . Oh

02:52:59.389 --> 02:53:00.389
From .

02:53:12.900 --> 02:53:16.620
Comes across the world . The

02:53:17.169 --> 02:53:20.480
best combat pilots the Air Force . But

02:53:20.480 --> 02:53:22.780
her demonstration is a completely

02:53:22.879 --> 02:53:26.509
different animal . We're always under a

02:53:26.509 --> 02:53:28.676
little bit of like the I'm gonna die .

02:53:31.490 --> 02:53:34.669
The pilots on the scene . Put absolute

02:53:34.669 --> 02:53:36.780
trust in me as the formation leader .

02:53:38.509 --> 02:53:40.620
I'm in charge of the training for the

02:53:40.620 --> 02:53:42.842
team . If it's a bad flight , it's only

02:53:42.842 --> 02:53:44.898
on me . We have 3 new pilots joining

02:53:44.898 --> 02:53:45.440
the team this year .