Thursday was the day that the new basic cadets of the
class of 2013 showed up for their first day at the United States Air
Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. The academy attracts more than
a million visitors a year, many of whom come to see its famous chapel.
On Thursday, more than 1,300 new basic cadets arrived. They spent the day saying good-bye to their parents, getting fitted for new boots, getting their hair cut, and getting yelled at for the smallest things.
On Thursday, more than 1,300 new basic cadets arrived. They spent the day saying good-bye to their parents, getting fitted for new boots, getting their hair cut, and getting yelled at for the smallest things.
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- I joined the Air Force in 73. Arriving there, they were looking for Platoon Leaders. Called into Office and questioned about position since I was 2nd oldest in the Flight. It was decided they needed someone else since I was a former Prison Guard. They did not want someone that far in their face.... (Read the rest)
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