US Air Force Academy Cadets Complete the ‘Second Beast’ at Jacks Valley

What it takes to become a U.S. Air Force Cadet

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Basic cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs is no joke. Preparing for leadership roles within our military takes incredible mental and physical strength. It all takes place at the infamous Jacks Valley. You can get a first hand look at this vigorous training, and hear from those involved, by watching the video above. Once cadets successfully graduate from the Academy, they receive the title of seco…

U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2029 starts Basic Cadet Training

The U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2029 has begun their training!Field training began on July 13 as the cadets made their way from the Cadet Area to Jack's Valley, which is a 6.2-mile march. According to USAFA, field training introduces cadets to the following: first aid skills combat arms field living conditions ___Before field training, cadets were introduced to military customs and courtesies, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and many m…

US Air Force Academy cadets complete the ‘Second Beast’ at Jacks Valley

The second phase of Basic Cadet Training, or the “Second Beast,” consists of field training activities and challenging obstacles where cadets learn weapon skills and develop their physical and mental confidence.

The breakdown: Class of 2029 in-processing stats

Appointees wait to board the bus that will take them to the footprints area, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., June 25, 2025. The Class of 2029 in-processing stats show cadets were admitted from every state, as well as the U.S. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley) By Harry Lundy U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Class of 2029 appointees arrived for in-processing, …