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Academic and Professional Clubs
Academy Oath Project: A group of cadets and faculty committed to improving Oath education for the Cadet Wing.
Air Combat: Inspires future combat aviators through instruction and training in the principles of dogfighting using networked virtual reality simulators.
Arnold Air Society: Fosters relationships between the Academy and ROTC to increase understanding between commissioning sources.
Astronomy/Physics: Provides opportunities to immerse in science-related topics through science fairs, observatory tours and planetarium shows.
Blue Horizon (Rocketry Club): Provides experience, engineering, and launch training for cadets who will ultimately be contributors and leaders in the Space Force.
Cadet Media (Yearbook): Develops photography and journalism skills while recording memorable moments throughout each academic year.
Falcon AI Society: Train and teach cadets the intricacies of AI models to facilitate their creation, maintenance, responsible and ethical usage, and all other possible exposures to AI.
History: Provides opportunities to interact with historical artifacts and visit battlefields of the past.
Information Warfare: Raise awareness and stewardship of information by conducting case studies focused on the harnessing of information with unfolding current world events.
Italian Club: Promotes opportunities for cadets to understand the culture, language, history, and significance of Italy as an ally.
Le Club Francais: The mission of the Francophone Culture Club is to empower Academy cadets with knowledge of the French language, francophone cultures, and their history.
Medical Professionals Preparedness Club: Prepares cadets to be successful in applying to their military health profession.
Portuguese Club: Provides opportunities to expand understanding, knowledge and skills in the Portuguese language.
Robotics (ECE/VEX): Provides opportunities to learn about robotics and participate in competitions.
Steel Script (Poetry Collective): Provides opportunities for creative writing workshops, open mic performance events, and competitions in spoken word poetry.
USAFA Green: Fosters a more sustainable environment at the Academy and inspires green-minded leaders for the future of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Projects include trail maintenance on and off base, tree planting, recycling initiatives, nature walks, and a sustainability-focused lecture series.
Women in Computing: This club is designed to recruit, retain, support, and advance women in the computing fields.
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Airmanship Clubs
Flying Team: Competes with numerous other universities in regional and national-level powered-flight competitions each year.
Wings of Blue (Parachute Team): Each year the Air Force Parachute Team performs in front of millions of spectators at national and international parachuting demonstrations and competitions.
Soaring Team: Conducts over 20,000 training and competition glider sorties annually, focused on developing officers, leadership, and character.
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Mission Support Clubs
A Cappella (In the Stairwell & Aerodynamics)
- In the Stairwell – Allows male cadets to perform in an a cappella music group at local and national public events.
- Aerodynamics – Allows female cadets to perform in an a cappella music group at local and national public events.
Battlefield Airmen (Special Warfare): Supports the screening, preparation and execution for Battlefield Airmen Air Force Specialty Codes.
Cadet Chorale: Enhances the Academy’s image by learning, preparing and performing vocal music.
Cadet First Responder Team: Develops cadet leaders as nationally certified First Responders supporting installation and training events coordinated with 10th Medical Group medics.
Combat Shooting: Teaches proficiency in small arms to qualify as an expert on Air Force rifle and pistol standards and reach instructor-level status.
Cyber Warfare: Inspires cyber domain knowledge and experiences critical to understanding and dominating future cyber conflicts.
Drum & Bugle Corps: Performs musical marching for ceremonies and athletic events including Falcon football, basketball and hockey games.
Falconry: Specializes in the caring, training and showcasing of multiple falcon mascots for public performances at local and national events.
Forensics: Practices and competes in intercollegiate forensics, debate and multiple forms of personal speech.
Honor Guard: Conducts requested military details honoring fellow cadets and graduates with pride, dignity and respect.
Mock Trial Team: Develops and improves oral communication, critical thinking and teamwork through law and legal process-based competitions.
Sabre Drill Team: Demonstrates professional military skills and discipline through the performance of intricate sabre drills.
Sandhurst: Prepares and competes in the world’s premiere international academy military skills competition that inspires excellence through rigorous physical and mental challenges that reflect the tempo, uncertainty and tasks of combat operations.
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Recreational Clubs
Aikido: Increases awareness, unarmed combat skills and coordination to face uncertain situations with confidence and agility.
Archery: Provides opportunities to learn discipline through range safety and recreational or competitive archery.
Automotive: Provides an environment to share their love of automobiles and the skills to maintain their vehicles.
Aviation: Uses cadet-operated flight simulators to improve understanding of military aviation and promote interest in flying as a skill and profession.
Badminton: Contributes to physical activity and introduces cadets to a new sport, thereby diversifying their athletic talent and fostering appreciation for less common sports.
Basketball, Men’s: Allows cadets an athletic outlet where members can excel in their sport by competing at a high level while developing leadership skills.
Basketball, Women’s: Provide an environment for cadet to elevate athletic skills and teamwork through competition.
Beekeeping: The mission of the USAFA Bees club is to maintain healthy honey bees at the Academy, promote and support native bees, and spread awareness about the importance of pollinators.
Bluebards: Provides opportunities to produce and perform in large theater productions.
Broadcast Club (KAFA): Immerses cadets in the media industry with state-of-the-art studios and soundstages that offer opportunities to act as music DJs, voice artists, actors, news anchors, and reporters.
Cadet Entertainment: Supports cadet morale, welfare and recreation with fun, large-scale events and entertainment.
Cadet for a Day: Collaborates with Make a Wish Foundation to allow children ages 6-18 with severe illnesses to experience aspects of cadet life.
Cadet Outfitters: Provides a safe environment to learn the laws and rules for local fishing, hiking, camping and hunting.
Chess: Promotes the game of chess and participates in tournaments at local, national and international levels.
Culinary Arts: This club is dedicated to sharing the art of cooking while developing skills inside and outside of the kitchen environment
Eisenhower Scholars: Our mission is to further civil, productive, and thoughtful political discourse at the Academy and beyond.
Falcon’s Crew: Motivates and channels cadets’ sense of excitement in Air Force Athletics at Intercollegiate competitions. We do this by promoting and executing cadet-specific promotions and opportunities filled with enthusiasm and spirit while representing the academy from the sidelines with respect and honor.
Freestyle Ski & Snowboard (AFFT): Cadets compete at various freestyle events.
Gaming (& eSports): Provides opportunities to engage in various board and video game.
German Proficiency Badge Club: Tests cadets mentally and physically to meet German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge requirements.
HAM Radio: Promotes the practice of experimental radio operation on amateur bands for the purpose of furthering cadet education in communication.
Model Engineering: Provides opportunities to construct and successfully fly model planes and helicopters safely.
Motorcycle: The Mission of the Motorcycle Club is to educate, train, and mentor less-experienced and seasoned riders on how to maintain and operate a motorcycle safely and reduce poor behavioral choices on the road.
Mountaineering: One of the Academy’s oldest cadet clubs, provides instruction to cadets on safe hiking, camping, rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, and backcountry skiing activities and organizes frequent trips for cadets to practice these skills in the Colorado wilderness.
Orchestra: Provides opportunities to perform classical music in a concert group setting and supports Academy events.
RATTEX: Providing professional sound and lighting technical support in Arnold Hall theatre and remote locations at the Academy. Cadets learn the technical and creative aspects of supporting plays, live events and cinema in support of the Academy.
SCUBA: The Scuba Club offers rigorous training, immersive diving experiences, and environmental awareness, fostering resilience and a dedication to conservation. SCUBA club will serve as the POC for cadets interested in gaining their scuba certification.
Tactical Simulation (TACSIM) / Airsoft: Helps develop officers to think calmly through high-stress situations while leading small groups.
Tennis: An organized environment where cadets can enjoy practicing and playing competitively amongst themselves and other club tennis teams across the country.
Trap & Skeet: Supports the development of future officers in the U.S. Air Force by inspiring dedication to a team greater than one’s self as well as perseverance and sportsmanship gained through competitive gaming.
Wrestling: Committed to providing both men and women the opportunity to compete in the World’s oldest combat sport.
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Competitive Athletic Clubs
Baseball: Competes in the National Club Baseball Association against collegiate clubs in Colorado and surrounding states.
Combatives: Provides opportunities to apply a strict military fitness regimen.
Competitive Climbing Team: Trains climbers for competitions in bouldering, speed climbing and sport climbing in USA Climbing’s collegiate series.
Cycling: Provides opportunities to hone cycling skills and compete in national cycling events.
Equestrian: Encourages leadership and discipline through national horse riding competitions.
Falcon Crossfit: Pursuing excellence in the sport of fitness – ready for any challenge, anytime, anywhere! The club competes in local and national competitions and there’s a place for athletes at any level – whether you’re a beginner or a CrossFit Games alumni.
Fast Pitch Softball, Women’s: Allows female cadets to hone softball skills and participate in national competitions.
Golf, Co-ed: Provides a competitive environment for cadets to engage and hone skills in golf.
Ice Hockey, Men’s: Allows male cadets to compete in the American Collegiate Hockey Association in Division III play.
Ice Hockey, Women’s: Develops non-intercollegiate female cadets in maximum physical potential, fostering appropriate competitive skill levels on the ice.
Judo: Teaches the martial arts of Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to participate in national competitions.
Lacrosse, Men’s: The Men’s Club Lacrosse team is in its second year as an official club, and although new, the club is expected to be a top contender in its first season competing in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse Conference this year.
Lacrosse, Women’s: Allows female cadets to hone lacross skills and participate in national competitions.
Lifting: Provides a competitive and challenging environment for cadets. It’s our mission to inspire men and women to become officers of character through competition.
Marathon: Facilitates participation in national and international competitive marathons, including qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
Pickeball Club: Provides a leadership-cultivating environment that enables cadets to continue skill-building through recreational and competitive play.
Rodeo: Competes in five rodeos each semester in the bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, calf roping and steer wrestling events.
Rugby, Men’s: Allows male cadets to hone rugby skills and participate in national competitions.
Rugby, Women’s: Allows female cadets to hone rugby skills and participate in national competitions.
Ski, Alpine: Participates in regional and national college ski racing competitions.
Ski, Nordic: Competes in the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association.
Soccer, Men’s: Allows male cadets to compete in the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Soccer League.
Soccer, Women’s: Allows female cadets to compete in the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Soccer League.
Taekwondo: A Korean form of martial arts, characterized by punching and kicking techniques, with emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques.
Team Handball: Participates in national handball competitions.
Triathlon: Cultivates knowledge of the sport and self-discipline through triathlon competitions.
Ultimate Frisbee, Men’s: Allows male cadets to train and compete in the Ultimate Players Association.
Ultimate Frisbee, Women’s: Allows female cadets to train and compete in the Ultimate Players Association.
Volleyball, Men’s: Allows male cadets to hone volleyball skills and participate in national competitions.
Volleyball, Women’s: Provides opportunities to engage in the game of volleyball and compete in tournaments.
Water Polo, Women’s: Allows female cadets to hone water polo skills and participate in national competitions.