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
Geospatial exercise combines Academy cadets with crime fighting
By Ray Bowden, Nov. 18, 2020 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- An extensive counterdrug operation at the Air Force Academy
Update: Public health emergency extended at Academy until Feb. 9, social gatherings limited to 10 people
Story by Ray Bowden, photo by Josh Armstrong, Nov. 12, 2020 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The 10th Air Base
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
2018 Academy grad shares MMIII test launch experience with mother
1st Lt. Taylor Tonnies, 742nd Missile Squadron operator, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Brittany
- Geospatial exercise combines Academy cadets with crime fighting
- Update: Public health emergency extended at Academy until Feb. 9, social gatherings limited to 10 people
- Training Turnaround – MTIs join USAFA team in effort to better prepare future military leaders
- AF Academy’s energy conservation saves tax dollars
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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