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
Air Force Space Command commander visits Academy cadets at Warrior Weekend
Gen. Jay Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command and the Joint Force Space Component Command, speaks to cadets at
Academy professor leads new DOD hypersonic research institute
(U.S. Air Force photo/Joshua Armstrong) By Jennifer Spradlin, Jan. 31, 2019 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Chuck Yeager broke the
AF Wings of Blue wins big at collegiate championships
(Courtesy photo) By Jennifer Spradlin, Jan. 28, 2019 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Earlier this month the competitive parachute team
Academy celebrates research efforts at annual ceremony
Brig. Gen. Andrew Armacost, the dean of the faculty at the U.S. Air Force Academy, speaks to the crowd attending
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