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U.S. Air Force Capt. Rachael Solarz, assigned to the 19th Weapons Squadron, receives an award during the USAF Weapons School graduation in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 13, 2026. Amerson earned the award for best academic paper during USAFWS training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Amador)

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U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, left, receives a plaque from Col. David Madson, commandant of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, in Las Vegas, June 13, 2026. As the first Guardian to serve as a graduation speaker at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, Saltzman emphasized the importance of integrating air and space capabilities to meet the demands of future conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Amador)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Menji S. Chiem, assigned to the 19th Weapons Squadron, receives the Major General Frederick Blesse award in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 13, 2026. Chiem was recognized for saving 9,000 administrative hours annually through system modernization and leading a $530,000 facility upgrade to support 900 joint warfighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Amador)

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U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman arrives for the U.S. Air Force Weapons School graduation in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 13, 2026. The ceremony marked the 30th anniversary of space’s integration into the Weapons School and the 25th anniversary since Saltzman graduated from class 01-A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather Amador)

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U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman speaks to graduates of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 13, 2026. Saltzman encouraged the class to lead with humility, expertise, and innovation as they returned to their units as the Air Force and Space Force’s premiere tactical and operational experts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bella Swarr)

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U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman delivers remarks as the guest speaker during the U.S. Air Force Weapons School graduation in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 13, 2026. As the first Guardian to ever serve as graduation speaker, Saltzman emphasized the importance of integrating air and space capabilities to meet the demands of future conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bella Swarr)

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U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman addresses graduates of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School during a ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 13, 2026. As the event’s guest speaker, Saltzman highlighted the critical role Weapons School graduates play in advancing joint warfighting and strengthening the nation’s competitive edge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bella Swarr)

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U.S. Air Force Weapons School Class 26-A graduates stand for recognition during the USAFWS graduation in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 13, 2026. The new graduates will rejoin their units to lead, instruct, and synchronize elite combat capabilities across joint and coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bella Swarr)

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U.S. Air Force Weapons School celebrates Class 26-A graduation

Published June 16, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Bella Swarr

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The U.S. Air Force Weapons school develops tactical experts and leaders who integrate air, space, and cyber capabilities for the joint force, graduating about 150 Weapons Officers and enlisted tacticians every six months. The ceremony marked the 30th anniversary of space's integration into the Weapons School.

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U.S. Air Force Weapons School celebrates Class 26-A graduation

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