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WASHINGTON, DC — As first reported in the Air and Space Forces Magazine, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors (BOV), formally sent the Board's comprehensive, forward-looking report of recommendations for the Academy to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
This report fulfills one of the Board's key statutory responsibilities and delivers a strategic roadmap to strengthen institutional effectiveness at the United States Air Force Academy. It centers on restoring cadet capacity, modernizing infrastructure, and reinforcing warfighting preparedness across the institution.
“I am immensely proud that the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors has completed a forward-focused, comprehensive report for Secretary Hegseth outlining concrete recommendations to strengthen the Academy’s institutional effectiveness,” said Chairman Pfluger. “At a time when global operations continue to highlight the decisive role of airpower, these recommendations reflect our commitment to ensuring the Academy remains focused on and equipped to develop the warfighters and leaders needed for future complex, multi-domain conflict. I look forward to working with Secretary Hegseth and Secretary Meink to turn these recommendations into lasting improvements for the Academy and our Air Force and Space Force.”
“Secretary Hegseth is 110% committed to restoring lethality to our military and understands the importance of removing woke, DEI propaganda from our U.S. service academies, and I look forward to working with him on the recommendations outlined in our report to help achieve this mission. Under his leadership at the Department of War, military recruitment is soaring, and we are returning to President Trump’s mission of ‘Peace through Strength.’ It’s an honor to continue supporting this mission to ensure America’s military remains the strongest in the world,” said Senator Tuberville.
“As a proud member of the USAFA Board of Visitors, I am confident that our semiannual report provides a thorough review of the Academy to continue elevating its standing as a premier institution for military leadership. I urge Secretary Hegseth to restore the cadet wing to 4,400 cadets and to back the USAFA 2050 infrastructure initiative to modernize facilities and strengthen our warfighting advantage. I stand ready to work with the Secretary, Congress, and other stakeholders to secure the resources the Academy needs,” said Senator Budd.
"The U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors is working diligently to ensure the Academy’s continued success. The release of the USAFA Semiannual Report reflects the Board’s commitment to restoring the Cadet Wing to 4,400 students, increasing transparency in faculty decisions, and strengthening the Academy’s long-term future through leadership of the Infrastructure Working Group. Thank you to Chairman Pfluger for his leadership of the USAFA Board. While our work is just beginning, we are already seeing meaningful progress," said Rep. Crank.
“The United States cannot meet tomorrow’s national security threats with yesterday’s constraints,” said Rep. Davis. “Restoring the Air Force Academy to 4,400 cadets, addressing our aging infrastructure, and providing Space Force Guardians with a permanent home are mission-critical to maintaining American dominance in air and space.”
The report outlines recommendations to improve readiness, governance, and institutional effectiveness at the Academy. You can read the report in its entirety HERE or see key recommendations below:
1. Increasing the Cadet Wing end strength to align with West Point and the U.S. Naval Academy
2. Conducting a faculty composition audit through the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency
3. Establishing a Military Service Academy Commission within the Department of War
4. Reviewing the Academy's disciplinary procedures.
5. Working with the House and Senate Armed Services Committees to dedicate a section of the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to focus on reinvesting in our nation's Military Service Academies.
Read more about the report in the Air and Space Forces Magazine HERE or by clicking the image below:
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