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Come for the education. Stay for the experience. At the U.S. Air Force Academy, we become leaders, innovators, warriors and wingmen, ready to serve in the world’s greatest air and space forces. Launch Virtual Tour
Meteorology cadet research: sea ice forecasting
U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class Beatrice Shea compares machine-learning models in her sea ice forecasting research in the
Understanding the space domain: the Space Warfighting minor
U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 3rd Class Rebecca Kinstle and Cadet 1st Class Ethan Pyle work on a project in
Forging leaders for the space domain
Cadet 1st Class Nolan Turner and ROTC Cadet 2nd Class Kylyn Smith prepare for a test of a satellite reaction
Astronautics instructor empowers future officers through experience, mentorship
Lt. Col. Heather Greatting-Dufaud, U.S. Air Force Academy Astronautical Engineering instructor, poses for a photo at the U.S. Air Force
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Major in the Future
Your limit does not exist. With 30 majors, an 8:1 student to faculty ratio, and world-class facilities, here you can take your academic passions above and beyond.
Majors & MinorsWin Through Innovation
With 24 Research Centers, 46 patents, our innovative culture has real-world impact. The Cadet Summer Research Program leverages private and government partnerships, taking cadets and faculty beyond campus and around the globe.
Research CentersLeaders of Character
Here we believe in living honorably, lifting others up to be the best they can be, and elevating our own performance towards a common and noble purpose. Across all circumstances and challenges, we learn what it takes to become resilient leaders of character.
Character and Leadership DevelopmentPrepare Today, Lead Tomorrow
From the moment our cadets step foot on campus for in-processing to the day they toss their caps in the air at graduation, a cadet’s experience at the Academy is steeped with pride and tradition. Indeed, our traditions create bonds among cadets and the long blue line of graduates.
Academy Traditions