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
USAFA Class of ’18 graduate named Mountain West Female Scholar Athlete of Year
U.S. Air Force Athletic Department, July 19, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Air Force swimmer Jinan Andrews was named
24 USAFA NCOs selected for tech sgt promotion
(U.S. Air Force graphic) By Air Force's Personnel Center Public Affairs, July 19, 2019 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas --The
‘A new beginning in life’: Basic training starts at USAFA Prep School
(U.S. Air Force photo/Darcie Ibidapo) By Ray Bowden, July 18, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Basic military training started
Athlete Hunter Boyer finishes 21st at IAAF World U20 Championships
By Valerie Perkin, U.S. Air Force Academy Athletic Department, July 12, 2018 TAMPERE, Finland – Rising Air Force Academy sophomore Hunter Boyer capped
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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