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
Freshman cadet says challenges led to deeper commitment to Air Force Academy
Cadet 4th Class Josh Payton gets ready to begin Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, June 2018.
Academy airfield strengthened by Total Force Airmen
(U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley) By Jennifer Spradlin, Dec. 14, 2018 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Colorado National Guardsman recently
U.S. Air Force Academy announces Nathan Pine as Academy’s new athletic director
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria announced Dec. 13 that Nathan Pine
Air Force selects new commandant of cadets for Air Force Academy
Brig. Gen. Michele Edmondson is shown here as a colonel. The general has been selected to be the new commandant
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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