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
Cadet Xander gets Truman scholarship through Air Force Academy’s grad studies program
Cadet 2nd Class Karlee Xander reacts after just being told by Brig. Gen. Andrew Armacost, the U.S. Air Force Academy's
Liver transplant recipient is latest Air Force Academy Cadet for a Day
(U.S. Air Force photo/Darci Ibidapo) By Jennifer Spradlin, April 15 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Clyde Hoffman loves planes. The Colorado
Academy supt shares successes, challenges at annual ‘State of the Academy’ brief
(U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley) Story by Ray Bowden, April 12, 2019 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The Air
Air Force Academy offers spring turkey hunting
By Laurie Wilson, April 8, 2019 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. –- Thanksgiving is months from now but outdoorsmen will
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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