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Forging Warrior-Leaders: SECAF Underscores USAFA’s Vital Role in National Defense

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink aims an M9 sidearm under the guidance of a Combat Arms instructor at the training range in Jacks Valley, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., April 13, 2026. Meink’s stop at the range emphasized the importance of foundational warfighting skills, which are instilled in every cadet to develop a warrior ethos regardless of their future career path. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

PHOTO BY: Trevor Cokley
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