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USAFA Board of Visitors Meeting

The USAFA Board of Visitors meeting open to the public will occur on Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 8:30 am-11:10 am Mountain Time. Watch:

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Battle over Transgender Troops Reignites on Capitol Hill

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Medical Conditions Disqualifying for Accession into the Military

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