Since the founding of the U.S. Air Force Academy, the saber has stood as a symbol of leadership, discipline and tradition. Passed down from West Point graduates who shaped USAFA’s early years, it remains central to USAFA ceremonies.

That legacy lives on with the Cadet Sabre Drill Team — founded in 1961 — performing elite, precision routines that honor the Academy’s heritage. Every precise performance is a tribute to the proud traditions of the Long Blue Line.