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
Academy unveils artwork commemorating fall of Berlin Wall
Story by Janine Dreger, all photos by Trevor Cokley, Nov. 14, 2019 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Thirty years
AF Academy’s Flying Team gets top prize at national competition
U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Pat Timmons was the No. 1 overall top-scoring contestant and No. 2 top
Academy triathlete preps for world competition next summer
Story by Jennifer Spradlin, Nov. 13, 2019 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Gabriel Fels is training for the biggest
Taking care of Airmen: How the AF Academy’s Peak Performance Center helped a cadet
Story by Ray Bowden, photo by Master Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes, Nov. 13, 2019 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. –
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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