Just Two Air Force Academy Cadet Stories

Every cadet at the US Air Force Academy has a story about what brought them to this place, and what the Academy and the United States Air Force mean to them. Wings of Honor will follow a number of cadets; you'll get to see their stories for yourself. Stories such as these:

“Passion”

C4C John Dunn has discovered a passion for physics since he learned in class that the limits in aeronautic designs of aircraft are dependent on the composition and strength of the materials used to build them. Now he’s all over it. The Academy’s engineering and science programs are among the best in the nation. He’ll be challenged to make the grade.

“Family”

C1C Sean Mitchell comes from an Air Force family. His mother was a non-commissioned officer for four years. His father is a retired master sergeant. When he graduates, Sean will outrank his dad. A touchy family situation? His father will be especially proud to salute him on graduation day.

Movie Follows USAFA Tiger 10 Squadron

Our movie will follow the cadets of the Tiger 10 squadron as they progress through the year, through militiary training, through academics and athletics, through character development. Wings of Honor has been allowed unprecedented access “behind the scenes” at the Academy, recording the highs and lows of the lives of a group of extraordinary students.

Nearly all the cadets were top achievers in their high schools and could easily have attended other excellent colleges – at the USAFA they now compete with other top students from their own classes. It can be a humbling experience. Accepting attendance at the Air Force Academy means accepting a way of life far different and vastly more challenging than most people will ever experience.

You can read more about our documentary film at the website of the United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates (AOG).