With the close of the ceremony, Cadets are dismissed as graduates. Cheers and celebration are silenced by the roar of the legendary Thunderbirds as they fly over the Academy in formation to congratulate the graduating class.

As these proud new officers reflect back to those days of decision making that brought them to the Air Force Academy, they know that other young people, like you, are seeking the same answers to their questions about their education and future. If you’re willing to take on the challenge, maybe this will be the next chapter in your life.