Today is #NationalPetDay and the US Air Force Academy (Official) falconry team has the perfect pet! The Falcon performs for nearly 600,000 spectators a year at sporting events and educational visits nationwide. The first Academy class selected the falcon has its mascot in 1955 and the falconry team began performing at football games in 1956. Twelve cadets make up the team with four new cadets selected at the end of each freshman year. usafa.af.mil | United States Air Force

And the winner is: Nova. The Academy's new falcon mascot has its new name, voted on by the Cadet Wing. Nova is a nod to the newly established Space Force, and means "new bright star." Check out this brief introduction of Nova conducted by the Cadet Falconry Team. Go Falcons! | U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation