Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris accepts a gift from the class of 2024 at the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)
Highlights from the United States Air Force Academy graduation on Thursday.
Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris accepts a gift from the class of 2024 at the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris enters Falcon Stadium at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Graduates of the United States Air Force Academy march to their seats at the start of the commencement ceremony at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Thousands of people gathers for the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium where 974 cadets became officers on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A group of cadets sit in the top row of the stadium during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris gives the commencement address at theUnited States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A United States Air Force Academy graduate smiles at the graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium where 974 cadets became officers on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris accepts a gift from the class of 2024 at the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Professors and educators at the Air Force Academy take the field before the commencement begins. The class of 2024 of the United States Air Force Academy held their graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)The class of 2024 of the United States Air Force Academy march to their seats during the beginning of graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)The class of 2024 of the United States Air Force Academy march to their seats during the beginning of graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Vice-President Kamala Harris watches as the class of 2024 of the United States Air Force Academy march to their seats during the beginning of graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)The class of 2024 of the United States Air Force Academy march to their seats during the beginning of graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)The class of 2024 of the United States Air Force Academy cheer their favorites from the seats during the beginning of graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Lt. Gen. William Clark, Supt. Of the Air Force Academy, addresses the crowd during graduation. The class of 2024 of the United States Air Force Academy held their graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Lt. Gen. William Clark, Supt. Of the Air Force Academy, addresses the crowd during graduation while Vice-President Kamala Harris watches. The class of 2024 of the United States Air Force Academy held their graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris shakes cadets’ hands during the Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A cadet puts up a Flacon symbol with his hand after getting his diploma during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A women uses the United States Air Force Academy graduation program for shade at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the 2024 Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Cadet Jonathan Loh from Singapore, left, and the class of 2024 at the United States Air Force Academy toss their hats in the air as the Thunderbirds fly over Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the conclusion of the commencement ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)A member of the Cadet Sabre Drill Team performs at the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A member of the Cadet Sabre Drill Team performs at the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A family member of Air Force Academy graduate 2nd Lt. Luke Walz wears a pin with his photograph at the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A cadet takes a snooze in the stands before the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)An attendee looks through binoculars at the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)An attendee pulls her hat closed to get some shade during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A procession of faculty kicks off the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Friends and family cheer as the United States Air Force Academy Class of 2024 enters the field during graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)The Class of 2024 marches onto the field during graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)The class of 2024 marches onto the field during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Moments from the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium where 974 cadets became officers on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Moments from the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium where 974 cadets became officers on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)The class of 2024 marches onto the field during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)The class of 2024 marches onto the field during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Graduates of the United States Air Force Academy march to their seats at the start of the commencement ceremony at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)The class of 2024 salutes during the National Anthem at the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A graduate holds up a Peruvian flag during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A graduate holds up a Romanian flag at the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Moments from the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium where 974 cadets became officers on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A graduate loses their hat during a moment of celebration at the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)The family of a cadet cheers during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)The family of a cadet cheers during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A graduate holds up their diploma as they make their way back to their seat during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Graduates high-five during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Moments from the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium where 974 cadets became officers on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Graduates of the United States Air Force Academy celebrate during the commencement ceremony at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A graduate walks back to their seat during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A graduate holds up their diploma as they make their way back to their seat during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Graduates high-five during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Graduates jump in celebration after receiving their diplomas at the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Air Force Academy cadets stand for the Air Force and Space Force songs during the Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)The United States Air Force Thunderbirds cast shadows over Falcon Stadium as graduates throw their caps during the Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A cadet gleefully cheers as she exits the stage during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A graduate holds up her diplomas as she walks back to her seat during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)A graduate holds up their diploma as they walk back to their seat during the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)The United States Air Force Thunderbirds perform at the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Cadet Jonathan Loh from Singapore, left, and the class of 2024 at the United States Air Force Academy toss their hats in the air as the Thunderbirds fly over Falcon Stadium on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the conclusion of the commencement ceremony in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Graduating cadets celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Graduating cadets celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)A cadet celebrates after receiving their diplomas during the Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Cadets celebrate after the Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)A cadet celebrates after receiving their diplomas during the Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)The Thunderbirds after the Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Graduating cadets celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Cadets rest their cell phones on water bottles to do selfies during the hat toss and Thunderbird flyover at the Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Cadet Glenn McGaughey gets leis from his Samoan family after the Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Six-year-old Jacob scored with an armful of hats after the Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium at the Air Force Academy on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)053024-news-graduation 22.JPGAir Force Graduates celebrate as the Thunderbirds fly over Falcon Stadium at the conclusion of the Air Force Academy Graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, The Gazette) (Stephen Swofford The Gazette)Audience members watch the Thunderbirds as they fly past Falcon Stadium during the Air Force Academy Graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, The Gazette) (Stephen Swofford The Gazette)Audience members watch the Thunderbirds as they fly past Falcon Stadium during the Air Force Academy Graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, The Gazette) (Stephen Swofford The Gazette)Audience members watch the Thunderbirds as they fly past Falcon Stadium during the Air Force Academy Graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, The Gazette) (Stephen Swofford The Gazette)An Air Force graduate looks for her family in the stands during the Air Force Academy Graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, The Gazette) (Stephen Swofford The Gazette)Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark, Superintendent of the United State Air Force Academy, delivers opening remarks during the Air Force Academy Graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024.(Stephen Swofford, The Gazette) (Stephen Swofford The Gazette)Vice President Kamala Harris walks to the podium at the start of the Air Force Academy Graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024.(Stephen Swofford, The Gazette) (Stephen Swofford The Gazette)Air Force Graduates give each other a chest bump after receiving their diplomas during the Air Force Academy Graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, The Gazette) (Stephen Swofford The Gazette)Conner Cary, left, and Rafael Maldonado celebrate at the conclusion of the Air Force Academy Graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, The Gazette) (Stephen Swofford The Gazette)Kennedy Greco, left, changes the epaulettes on Maiya Woelbling’s uniform at the conclusion of the Air Force Academy Graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Stephen Swofford,The Gazette) (Stephen Swofford The Gazette)Air Force graduates celebrate as the Thunderbirds fly over Falcon Stadium at the conclusion of the Air Force Academy Graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, The Gazette) (Stephen Swofford The Gazette)Air Force graduates celebrate as the Thunderbirds fly over Falcon Stadium at the conclusion of the Air Force Academy Graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, The Gazette) (Stephen Swofford The Gazette)Air Force Graduates give each other a chest bump after receiving their diplomas during the Air Force Academy Graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024 (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette) (Stephen Swofford The Gazette)Air Force Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the Air Force Academy Graduation on Thursday, May 30, 2024 (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette) (Stephen Swofford The Gazette)The United States Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium where 974 cadets became officers on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Air Force Academy graduates celebrate with one another following the gradation ceremony at Falcon Stadium where 974 cadets became officers on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)An Air Force Academy graduate and his mother walk toward each other with open arms following the graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium where 974 cadets became officers on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Moments from the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium where 974 cadets became officers on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Moments from the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium where 974 cadets became officers on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Moments from the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium where 974 cadets became officers on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)Moments from the United States Air Force Academy graduation at Falcon Stadium where 974 cadets became officers on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette) (Parker Seibold)
