Legacy Classes

What is a legacy class?

The legacy class program pairs cadets with the class that graduated 50 years prior. For example, the Class of 1979 is the legacy class for the Class of 2029. The role of the legacy class is to engage and support a current class of cadets throughout their four years at the Academy.

A 47-month cycle encourages engagement between the two classes. This begins with Appointee & Family Welcome Day at the Doolittle Campus. Other engagement opportunities include invitations to milestone events such as the Acceptance Day Parade, Exemplar Dinner, Commitment Dinner, Ring Dance, 100s Night and more.

47-month Legacy Class cycle

4-degree year

Inprocessing
Inspire and welcome families beginning their USAFA journey.

March Back
Encourage basics to remain focused and stay the course.

Long Blue Line Days
Educate cadets on our history and heritage.

Acceptance Day Parade
A milestone to celebrate.

3-degree year

Exemplar Dinner
Support and mentor cadets as they honor someone who "exemplifies" the type of leader the class wishes to emulate.

2-degree year

Forged in Blue
Educate the cadets on the importance of earning their ring and how the ingot is made from melted rings of prior graduates.

Commitment Dinner
Celebrate and share words of encouragement with cadets as they begin to navigate the commitment ahead.

Ring Dining In
Celebrate cadets earning their rings.

Firstie year

100s Night
Join with the soon-to-be second lieutenants and offer career insight.

Commissioning Ceremonies
Join the cadets and their families for this monumental occasion, celebrating the 47-month culminating with acceptance into the Long Blue Line.