Life At A DifferentAltitude
The United States Air Force Academy isn’t just a premier higher-education establishment. It's an unparalleled academic and military institution that provides young men and women with rewarding opportunities to transform into the leaders of tomorrow. It’s life at a different altitude. View A Day In The Life
Pulitzer Prize-winning author tells Academy cadets to ‘stand for the innocents’ at ‘War, Literature & Arts Conference’
Author Robert Olen Butler gives the keynote presentation during the U.S. Air Force Academy's "War, Literature & the Arts Conference"
Academy trio honored at National Latina Symposium
By Staff Sgt. Charles Rivezzo, Sept. 21, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — An Air Force Academy professor and two cadets
‘Team 10’ commander focuses on 10th ABW’s future
Col. Shawn Campbell, commander of the 1oth Air Base Wing at the U.S. Air Force Academy, speaks to his military
Cadets take resiliency to ‘HeART’ in Castle Rock
U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets run through the Epic Sky Trek Challenge course during Operation Falcon Frenzy in Castle Rock,
QUICK FACTS
RIGOROUS, REWARDING ACADEMICS
As a cadet, you’ll have 30 relevant and rigorous academic programs to choose from. And to prepare you for success after the Academy, you’ll have the support of accomplished, award-winning instructors and access to 21st century technology, innovative laboratories and more.
Majors & MinorsCOMBAT THROUGH CYBERWARFARE
Our programs of study and research centers are constantly elevating to meet the demands of an increasingly global and technology-focused world. Just one example is our Academy Center for Cyberspace Research where cadets use a simulated computer network to practice attack, exploitation and defense techniques.
Research CentersDEVELOPING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW
Cadets at the Academy live by a code of honor and integrity, reinforcing that code with their daily actions and with the goal of maintaining honor and integrity when placed under great stress. At this altitude, we don’t just graduate cadets—we inspire and train the leaders of tomorrow’s Air Force and the global community.
Leadership Development