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 grad, Russian cosmonaut talk International Space Station mission at press conference
JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Texas -- U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and NASA astronaut Col. Nick Hague, discusses his upcoming trip
USAFA senior NCO slated for OTS after 19 years of enlisted service
Photo and story Ray Bowden/June 21, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- So you’re an Airman who wants a radical
Operation Air Force: Cadets visit Royal AF Lakenheath, England
By Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs/June 19, 2018 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- U.S. Air
‘A great stepping stone’: 16 Airmen graduate CCAF
(U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans) Story by Laurie Wilson, June 14, 2018 U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo
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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