Life At A DifferentAltitude
The U.S. 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. Launch Virtual Tour
Cadet education advances with changing needs of warfare
By Ashley Murphy, Strategic Communications U.S. Air Force Academy – The wars of tomorrow will likely not resemble the wars
Cadets study Americanness through new interdisciplinary minor
By Ashley D. Murphy, Strategic Communications U.S. Air Force Academy — Cadets can now dive deeper into understanding the country
Air Force Academy’s contact tracing program proves vital
Photo/Trevor Cokley U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs, Nov. 20, 2020 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- To ensure the
AF Academy’s energy conservation saves tax dollars
By Ray Bowden, Nov. 3, 2020 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The Air Force Academy saved taxpayers more than
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RIGOROUS, REWARDING ACADEMICS
As a cadet, you’ll have 32 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 and Space Forces.
Leadership Development