USAFA releasing most cadets early

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Air Force Academy to begin early release of cadets

Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Air Force Academy leadership has made the conservative decision to begin early release of cadets.

www.usafa.edu

Spring break doesn't start until 21 March, but, most are being released early. Firsties stay; other three classes going home.

 

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Letter from the Sup.

https://www.usafa.edu/app/uploads/Team-USAFA-5.pdf

 

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So what does dismissal mean exactly in this situation? Do the cadets go on break early and temporarily or are they dismissed permanently? Also how would this affect a prep school appointee for prep class of 2021?

 

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NO. They are not permanently dismissed or discharged. The leadership is trying to reduce the social contact, or what I would call the "sardine affect" of 4000+ cadets in confined areas. They are working to continue online or remote classes for all preppies and cadets for the remainder of the year, including those remaining on campus. As far as 2021 prep school and 2024 Academy appointees, as the website states, everything is very dynamic at this time. The US and military leadership is trying to keep things as much on track as possible. No one, including the leadership knows at this point in time how the incoming classes will be affected, if at all.

Relax! Keep yourself safe and well. Stay updated by monitoring the official USAFA website. Control what you can.

 

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Please bookmark the USAFA website for most current and official information concerning corona virus, especially see current updates for travel restrictions:

United States Air Force Academy Coronavirus Updates

The Academy continues to safeguard service members against COVID-19. Our guidance, polices and coronavirus updates are available here.

www.usafa.edu