# @af_academy on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DKKtHv5urrl
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/30935016-af-academy-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-05-27T18:35:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** U.S. Air Force Academy (@af_academy) — https://gondola.cc/af_academy

## Caption

Today, we mourn the loss of Cadet Candidate Ava Moore, 18, who was killed while kayaking on Lake Grapevine, Texas. 
 
Ava graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School on May 19, 2025, and had accepted an appointment to join the Academy as a member of the Class of 2029.
 
“We lost an exemplary teammate this weekend – Cadet Candidate Ava Moore, whose passion for leadership and service left an impact on everyone she met. Ava’s constant happiness and attitude helped her squadron get through the challenges of the Prep School, and her drive to excel was on display as she sought out leadership positions to improve herself and her team. Our team is focused on providing support to Ava’s family, her Prep School Squadron, the Prep School Women’s Basketball team, and the entire Academy family.” - Academy Superintendent Lt Gen Tony Bauernfeind.
 
A full complement of support services, including Academy chaplains, mental health professionals, leaders, and others, is in place to provide support.
 
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ava's family, friends and loved ones.
 
Ava, may you find blue skies and tailwinds as you rest forever in peace.
 
#neverforgotten #preppies4life

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