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
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U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs, November 07, 2019 Lavelle Scottie Senior Lavelle Scottie enters the 2019-20 season for Air
Academy profile: 2018 grad continues education at MIT
Interview by Jennifer Spradlin, November 5, 2019 Second Lt. Austin Gadient, a 2018 Air Force Academy graduate and Charlottesville, Virginia
Barrett publicly sworn in as secretary of the Air Force at AF Academy
Newly sworn Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett thanks family, friends and colleagues during her ceremonial swear-in as the
Air Force defeats Army in thriller game, 17-13
(Photo / Trevor Cokely) U.S. Air Force Academy Athletics Department, Nov. 4, 2019 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – The
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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