Why Did Usafa Graduate Early?

Air Force Academy Class of 2020 to graduate early on April 18 over COVID-19 concerns. ... The decision follows deliberation about the impacts of COVID-19 between Air Force Academy staff and service officials, Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy, said in an official statement.

When was the first Air Force Academy graduation?

Less than a year later, the Academy received academic accreditation and the first class graduated and was commissioned on June 3, 1959. As the Cold War continued through the 1950s and into the 1960s, the nation's reliance on air power as the primary agent of deterrence highlighted the need for more Air Force officers.

How many years does an Air Force Academy graduate have to serve?

Although the length of commitment depends on a cadet's career and other opportunities, including graduate or medical school, all graduates must serve at least five years on active duty and three as inactive reserve after graduation. Graduates who complete pilot training have a longer service commitment.