Claire Jenq

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Basic cadets from the class of 2028 arrive at the U.S. Air Force Academy for in-processing (I-Day), June 26, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. I-Day marks the start of the cadet's journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. (Dylan Smith/U.S. Air Force) (Tribune News Service) — The Air Force Academy has rolled out a new mission statement that drops the word “educate” and adds in a focus on winning wars.