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Come for the education. Stay for the experience.At the U.S. Air Force Academy, we become leaders, innovators, warriors and wingmen, ready to serve in the world’s greatest air and space forces. Launch Virtual Tour
CSRP 2025: taking research beyond the classroom
Cadet 2nd Class Michael Fays poses for a picture with fellow Cadet Summer Research Program participants at NATO School in
Basic soaring program introduces cadets to airmanship
Cadet 2nd Class Katherine Daley is prepared for takeoff in a TG-16 glider at Davis Airfield, U.S. Air Force Academy,
The breakdown: Class of 2029 in-processing stats
Appointees wait to board the bus that will take them to the footprints area, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., June
Cadet selected as Academy’s 27th Truman Scholar
Cadet 1st Class Mark Tang is the U.S. Air Force Academy’s 27th Truman Scholar. Tang plans to pursue a graduate
Quick Facts
Major in the Future
Your limit does not exist. With 30 majors, an 8:1 student to faculty ratio, and world-class facilities, here you can take your academic passions above and beyond.
Majors & MinorsWin Through Innovation
With 24 Research Centers, 46 patents, our innovative culture has real-world impact. The Cadet Summer Research Program leverages private and government partnerships, taking cadets and faculty beyond campus and around the globe.
Research CentersLeaders of Character
Here we believe in living honorably, lifting others up to be the best they can be, and elevating our own performance towards a common and noble purpose. Across all circumstances and challenges, we learn what it takes to become resilient leaders of character.
Character and Leadership DevelopmentPrepare Today, Lead Tomorrow
From the moment our cadets step foot on campus for in-processing to the day they toss their caps in the air at graduation, a cadet’s experience at the Academy is steeped with pride and tradition. Indeed, our traditions create bonds among cadets and the long blue line of graduates.
Academy Traditions