Following its full review of the cheating scandal that erupted earlier this year, the Air Force Academy identified a total of 40 fourth-class cadets for investigation. The Colorado Springs, Colo.,-based school has found a total of 31 cadets in violation of the Cadet Honor Code. The commandant of cadets, Brig. Gen. Susan Desjardins, recommended 12 violators be placed on six months probation and that 18 be disenrolled from the academy. During the investigation, 29 cadets admitted to cheating, one of which chose to resign before the investigation concluded. Two of those recommended for disenrollment resigned, and, att the end of an appeals process, the academy placed 13 on probation.
Congress Passes $839 Billion Budget for Defense
Feb. 3, 2026
Congress officially passed the fiscal 2026 defense spending bill Feb. 3 after a House of Representatives vote, approving $839 billion in Pentagon funding and sending the package to President Donald Trump for his signature.
