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Warfighters to Win

We are the next American warriors.
Our standards are high, uncompromising and clear.

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Leaders of Character & Quality

Value team building, support every teammate to reach their maximum potential and establish a culture of dignity and respect.

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Critical Thinkers to Adapt

Navigate and adjust through challenging programs, innovate rapid solutions and execute their missions with precision.

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Military

Leadership and Training

Cadets are provided with a unique and comprehensive education, focused on the profession of arms and coupled with military and athletic training experiences.

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Academics

Tomorrow Starts Here

At the U.S. Air Force Academy, we know tomorrow is unknown. The 21st century is being shaped by rapidly changing technology and the next large leap into outer space.

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Athletics

Every Cadet is an Athlete

Participation in athletics fosters initiative, teamwork and the will to win – attributes critical to the development of cadets into leaders of character.

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Mission and Vision

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To forge leaders of character, motivated to a lifetime of service, and developed to lead our Air Force and Space Force as we fight and win our Nation's wars.

Events at the Academy

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June 24

Class of 2030 In-processing Day
June 25

Class of 2030 Swearing-In Ceremony
July 12

March Out to Jacks Valley

June 18, 2026

Special Warfare Orientation Course Prepares Future Officers

Cadets observe a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter during a Special Warfare Orientation Course (SWOC) full mission profile at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., June 15, 2026. During SWOC’s […]

June 18, 2026

Academy updates Core Values Ramp to reflect role as the Department of the Air Force’s service academy

Basic Cadets from the Class of 2023 walk up the Core Values Ramp toward the Cadet Area during In-processing Day at the U.S. Air Force Academy, June 27, 2019. The […]

June 15, 2026

From enlisted Airman to Academy appointee, Outstanding Airman keeps moving forward

Then-Cadet Candidate Roman Bereguta stands in formation during the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School graduation ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., May 18, 2026. Bereguta, one of […]

June 8, 2026

Academy Coach Taylor Lorbiecki Takes to the Skies to Better Prepare Future Aviators

Taylor Lorbiecki sits in the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon before taking off for an orientation flight over Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 27, 2026. The […]

June 8, 2026

Academy Welcomes New 306th FTG Commander

Col. Nancy E. Taylor and Col. Paul J. Brehm share a moment during the 306th Flying Training Group change of command ceremony at Davis Airfield, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., […]

Beyond Our Horizon

Guardianship

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Digital Warfare

Cyber Mindset

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Fly, Fight, Win!

Airmanship

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Breaking Barriers

Aeronautical Engineering

major

In the aeronautical engineering major, cadets study aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, stability and control, aircraft structures, materials and experimental methods. As part of their senior year capstone, cadets select either of the two-course design sequences, aircraft design or aircraft engine design.

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Think Outside the Atmosphere

Astronautical Engineering

major

Cadets learn the fundamentals of satellites, rockets, and other space systems as well as how to design them to contribute to our national security and economy. This experience is enhanced by senior capstone projects and independent and sponsored research opportunities with a variety of government and industry partners.

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Launch into a Space Force Career

Space Warfighting

minor

This minor is designed to broaden understanding of the space warfighting domain through both discipline specific knowledge and a greater socio-cultural understanding of the principle space fairing nations. For those not pursuing a career in the Space Force, the Space Warfighting Minor provides an educational background on the enhancement space provides to joint warfighters. In particular coursework includes navigation, communications, missile warning, and ISR material.

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Establish, Operate and Defend

Cyber Science

major

The Cyber Science major focuses on computer programming, embedded systems, networks, telecommunications, computer systems, computer investigations and cyber operations.

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The Physics of Sub-Atomic Particles

Quantum Technologies

minor

Our world is at a critical moment in history; a new field of engineering is rapidly developing based on quantum information science. Quantum technology has already changed the world through quantum timing—the backbone of the Global Positioning System—and is set to revolutionize society at least three more times through quantum sensing, quantum networking, and quantum computing.

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Two cadets running an experiment using a laser.