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
10th CES firefighters expect win at Firefighter Combat Challenge
By Laurie Wilson/July 26, 2017 Firefighters at the Air Force Academy will compete in the regional Firefighter Combat Challenge July
Basic cadets get ready for ‘gut check’ in Jack’s Valley
By Ray Bowden/July 25, 2017 Dust flew in Jacks Valley when hundreds of basic cadets marched to the training area
Design sprint encourages education, empowerment
By Ray Bowden/July 24, 2017 The future of cyber lies in the hands of young people, including service academy cadets
‘You got this’: 237 start Prep School BMT
By Ray Bowden There’s more to becoming a cadet candidate at the prep school here than just being admitted. There’s
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