<!-- wp:image {"id":2236609,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/files/2026/05/38FF1EDF-3ECE-4D9D-94B0-C6C5678EADED-1200x800.jpeg" alt="PMA cadet graduates from US Air Force Academy/ May 29" class="wp-image-2236609" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Incoming Ensign Dans Uriel Bacalso Ferrer, flanked by his parents, holds up a Philippine flag following his graduation from the United States Air Force Academy on May 28, 2026. — Photo courtesy of Ferrer family via Philippine Military Academy </figcaption></figure><!-- /wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>BAGUIO CITY — A member of last year’s graduating class of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) has completed a degree at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), the premier military school announced on Friday.<br></p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><p>Incoming Ensign Dans Uriel Bacalso Ferrer, 23, of Lapu Lapu City, was abroad when his mistahs (classmates) of “Siklab Laya” Class of 2025 were commissioned into junior officers by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in May last year, but he is returning to the country and will join the Air Force here after marching with fellow USAFA cadets during their commencement exercise on May 28, said Navy Lt.