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-Great Cultural Revolution
Air Force Academy discovers widespread cheating
2025-03-04
[StarsAndStripes] Almost 100 Air Force Academy cadets have admitted to cheating or tolerating it during a weekly knowledge test, typically required for freshmen.

Cheating is specifically prohibited by the Academy’s Honor Code, which states "We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does."

The cadets who admitted to cheating have received punitive sanctions and rehabilitation actions, according to a Thursday news release. Punitive sanctions can include restriction to base, removal from sports teams and loss of leadership roles, among other punishments, according to the Honor Code handbook.

In an email, Superintendent Tony Bauernfeind said he appreciated the leadership of Cadet Honor Officers to address the violations, but the behavior was concerning.

"The prevalence of cheating and the method employed suggest a failure in our culture of honor, integrity and accountability," he said.

Bauernfeind promised to make changes to strengthen the commitment to the code, including clarifying the understanding of required evidence and how Honor Boards effectively function.

"We will take immediate and decisive action to address shortcomings while we continue to ensure due-process," he wrote.

The Academy is continuing to investigate and will hold any other cadets involved accountable, the release said.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Academy suspected about 250 cadets had cheated when they were sent home to study remotely.
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Posted by:trailing wife

#8  We already had a Navy version in San Diego Bay. Hopefully they've reached phase 2
Posted by: Frank G   2025-03-04 19:34  

#7  Air Force announces new unmanned fighter jets will be 'ready to fly this summer'
Posted by: Skidmark   2025-03-04 19:01  

#6  Cheating doesn’t work when landing a damaged aircraft.
Posted by: Glenmore    2025-03-04 18:32  

#5  during a weekly knowledge test

"List 5 things you did this week."
Posted by: Skidmark   2025-03-04 12:23  

#4  Anything goes in an affirmative action environment.
Posted by: Besoeker   2025-03-04 08:10  

#3  
Slap on the wrists, likely due to the Biden years of very Low recruitment numbers vs. position needs.
Posted by: NN2N1   2025-03-04 06:19  

#2  Apr 14, 2022 — The US Air Force Academy in Colorado has expelled 22 students and put hundreds more on probation for cheating and plagiarism while learning from home in 2020.
Posted by: Muggsy Peacock6312   2025-03-04 05:43  

#1  "The prevalence of cheating and the method employed suggest a failure in our culture of honor, integrity and accountability,"

Does not exit in a DEI environment. When the command believes in multiple genders and 'white supremacy', you are no where near the concept of 'integrity'.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2025-03-04 05:22  

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