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President Obama to speak at AFA graduation

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<p>In this March 14, 2016, file photo, President Barack Obama speaks at the Chief of Missions Conference at the State Department in Washington. Obama said Wednesday, March 16, he will reveal his Supreme Court nominee to fill the vacancy of the late Justice Antonin Scalia. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)</p>

By: Anica Padilla

Posted at 9:30 AM, Apr 14, 2016

and last updated 2016-04-14 13:11:06-04

President Barack Obama will be the commencement speaker for the Air Force Academy’s Class of 2016 graduation ceremony, June 2 at Falcon Stadium here.

The White House announced the President’s visit on April 14.

This will be his second visit to the Air Force Academy as President. He was the commencement speaker for the Class of 2012’s graduation ceremony.

The USAF Thunderbirds will perform immediately following the ceremony.

Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the 2014 Air Force Academy graduation.

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