# @af_academy on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddj3flmCARI
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70654794-af-academy-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/83ec1078ed.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-09-21T19:04:07.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** U.S. Air Force Academy (@af_academy) — https://gondola.cc/af_academy

## Caption

🪖 Approximately 4,000 cadets at #USAFA put their military skills and leadership to the test during the Fall Validation Exercise (VALEX).
 
The cadet-led exercise assessed training and challenged cadets to lead under pressure while operating across Air, Space, Cyber and Ground domains. 
 
Cadets trained to:
• Establish and sustain field operations
• Conduct personnel recovery
• Employ ISR and contested communications
• Execute simulated orbital warfare scenarios
 
The training builds on previous experiences while developing confident, adaptable leaders prepared to make decisions under stress and lead on Day One.
 
See link in bio.
 
#USAFA #FutureFight #WarriorEthos

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## Tags

usafa, warriorethos, futurefight

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