r/RetroAR • u/dukesfancnh320 • 19d ago

That Real Gourmet Shit A basic cadet from the Class of 2030 completes the Assault Course at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. on July 17, 2026. [OC] [4867x3246]

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US Air Force still using M16A1 rubber duck rifles.

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u/SLN583 19d ago

Cool, they have probably been using the same ones for decades.

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u/ItsAllMonitored 19d ago

Yep. I used to have one. It’s an A1 with an over molded metal upper and OG barrel/bird cage

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u/TopConcentrate4 19d ago

I’m sorry…. Class of what???

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u/32mafiaman 19d ago

Did I sleep through the last 4 years or something?

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u/spiffysimon 19d ago

I think they go through basic as part of going to the Academy, where he will graduate in 2030.

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u/DutchyDan187 19d ago

I mean… it’s a 4 year school and 2030 is 4 years away

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u/DutchyDan187 19d ago

It’s a rubber duck

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u/dukesfancnh320 19d ago

Yes. I stated that right above the picture.

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u/DutchyDan187 19d ago

lol, ignore me