NO QUIT, ALL GRIT!
Our goal is to join with you — all the parents and guardians of the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2026 — in recognizing our cadets as they mark each important milestone of their four years at the Academy.
Recognition (Spring 2023)
Exemplar (Fall 2023)
Commitment (Fall 2024)
Graduation (Spring 2026)
It is a tradition for cadets to receive a coin for each milestone with the exception of Ring Dance when they receive their Class Rings.
The USAFA Red Class Spirit Committee raises money from parents, family and friends of the 2026 Cadets to fund, design, and distribute commemorative coins to our cadets for each of these important milestones. In addition to the coins, these monies may be used to support cadet activities such as the Ring Dance, 100s Night, and the Commissioning Ceremony. All donations are used 100% to support our deserving cadets!
YOUR ROLE: Spirit Mission Success Requires Support
The cost to design, mint, package, and distribute the coins along with the additional activities over the next 4 years is approximately $135 per cadet. USAFA doesn’t pay for this. So we are asking each family to donate $135. And since every cadet will receive the coins, but not everyone is able to make the contribution, we welcome larger gifts which will cover the cost of several cadets.
Please consider joining as a “2026 RTB-The Spirit Lives Patron” with a generous gift of $2026. Each Spirit Lives Patron will receive one of each milestone coin produced as well as a beautiful display for the coins.
We are registered as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization in the state of Colorado so all donations are tax deductible.
The cost to design, mint, package, and distribute the coins along with the additional activities over the next 4 years is approximately $135 per cadet. USAFA doesn’t pay for this. So we are asking each family to donate $135. And since every cadet will receive the coins, but not everyone is able to make the contribution, we welcome larger gifts which will cover the cost of several cadets.
Please consider joining as a “2026 RTB-The Spirit Lives Patron” with a generous gift of $2026. Each Spirit Lives Patron will receive one of each milestone coin produced as well as a beautiful display for the coins.
We are registered as a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization in the state of Colorado so all donations are tax deductible.
NONPROFIT DISCLOSURE
WE ARE A PUBLIC CHARITY 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
WE ARE A PUBLIC CHARITY 501(c)(3) non-profit organization