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Cadets Celebrate Air Force Academy Graduation

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (CBS4)- Nearly 1,000 cadets celebrated their promotions at the Air Force Academy graduation on Wednesday.

The 972 newly-minted second lieutenants tossed their hats in the air after the ceremony at Falcon Field.

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That was followed by an air show by the famous Thunderbirds over the stadium.

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This is the Air Force Academy's 59th graduating class.

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