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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
Cadets test warfighter readiness in spring CULEX
U.S. Air Force Academy cadets conduct the 2025 Spring Culminating Exercise opening ceremony at the Academy, Colo., March 5, 2025.
Cadets receive base assignments at Class of 2025 100s Night
Cadets 1st Class Sam Akolo, left, Micah Trusty, center, and Michael Lee display their base assignments during the Class of
Mission-focused: the value of a war-fighting mindset
Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gutierrez Jr. speaks during the 32nd annual National Character and Leadership Symposium at the U.S. Air
Cadets excel in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Cadet 1st Class Emily Pavuk displays a T-38 Talon model in the Department of Aeronautical Engineering Laboratory, Jan. 31, 2025.
Quick Facts
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