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THIS PAGE WILL HAVE INFORMATION REGARDING PARENTS WEEKEND AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE. 

PARENTS' WEEKEND INFORMATION

Cadets should let their parents/guests know that information on
Parents' Weekend is available on the USAFA website at
http://www.usafa.edu/superintendent/parentsweekend.  Information on the
website has been updated and a printable copy of the brochure and
schedule of events is also available.  The Parents' Weekend mailing (sent to
Fourth-Class cadet parents only) was sent out 15 Aug, but parents
should be able to get all info they need from the website.   If they do not
receive the mailing, their cadet can still pick up parking passes from their
squadrons in late August and provide them to their parents/guests when
they arrive.  Upper-class cadets must pick up parking passes for their
parents from their squadrons and provide the passes to their guests on arrival.
The base is open to visitors who show a valid photo ID so guests
won't have any problems getting on base during Parents' Weekend.  International
cadets and any cadets who failed to list a POC in the database will be sent
their parent packets to provide to their parents.

Cadets and their guests will have an opportunity to visit the Air
Warfare Lab (AWL, alias flight simulator) on Friday, 29 Aug.  Tickets are
required and must be picked up in advance from the AWL (Rm 2H28) starting 25
Aug, 0700-1600 until they are gone.  Tickets provide access for cadets as
well as their family members for a scheduled 10-minute block of time.  The
morning session (0730-0910) is set aside for Fourth-Class cadets and
their guests only.  Upper-class cadets may pick up tickets for the afternoon
session (1325-1505).  Cadets who are unable to get tickets are invited
to bring family members to a designated sim viewing area where they can
watch the simulators in operation and possibly experience the sims.
Cadets may direct any questions to Lt Col DeRay via
email or at 333-9429.

Guests should refrain from bringing to the base any large
bags, coolers, thermoses, backpacks or other items that will require
additional scrutiny or searches from security personnel.  Prohibited items
include:explosives, guns, large knives (4" blade or larger) or any kind of
weapon.
Clear water bottles are okay (and recommended!).  Bags will be searched
at various locations in the cadet area and at the parade field before the
parade; to ensure you get to see the parade and are not held up in long
lines, please do not bring large bags or any prohibited items.
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For new parents - You can dine with your 4th Class Cadet at lunch but they have to purchase a ticket for you in advance.  For 1st Class Parents - you are invited to breakfast with your firstie.  Again, they need to buy the ticket in advance for you.  This only pertains to 1st and 4th Class Parents.