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Warfighters
to Win
We are the next American warriors.
Our standards are high, uncompromising and clear.
Become a Warfighter
Leaders
of Character & Quality
Value team building, support every teammate to reach their maximum potential and establish a culture of dignity and respect.
Lead Your Team
Critical Thinkers
to Adapt
Navigate and adjust through challenging programs, innovate rapid solutions and execute their missions with precision.
Find Your Mission
Military
Leadership and Training
Cadets are provided with a unique and comprehensive education, focused on the profession of arms and coupled with military and athletic training experiences.
Learn More
Academics
Tomorrow Starts Here
At the U.S. Air Force Academy, we know tomorrow is unknown. The 21st century is being shaped by rapidly changing technology and the next large leap into outer space.
Learn More
Athletics
Every Cadet is an Athlete
Participation in athletics fosters initiative, teamwork and the will to win – attributes critical to the development of cadets into leaders of character.
Learn More
Mission
and Vision
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To forge leaders of character, motivated to a lifetime of service, and developed to lead our Air Force and Space Force as we fight and win our Nation's wars.
Events
at the Academy
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April
25
STEM Day 2026
May
04
Armed Forces Week Concert
May
21
Bluebards Theatre Troupe: Fiddler on the Roof
April 20, 2026
Spring Culminating Exercise Tests Cadet Warfighter Skills
Cadets transport a manikin patient after assessing and treating its injuries during the Superintendent’s Challenge as part of the Spring Culminating Exercise (CULEX) at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., […]
Continue Reading
April 9, 2026
Cadet Military Education Training streamlines four-class development
Cadet 2nd Class Sophie Kent, left, mentors Cadet 3rd Class Charles Arquette in the Multi-Domain Laboratory, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Jan. 14, 2026. The Cadet Military Education […]
Continue Reading
April 9, 2026
Colonel Tellez to Succeed Brigadier General Marks as Commandant, Reinforcing Warfighter Focus at the Academy
Brig. Gen. Gavin P. Marks, left, and Col. Brandon J. Tellez, right. Tellez has been assigned as the U.S. Air Force Academy’s 32nd commandant of cadets, succeeding Marks. (U.S. Air […]
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April 1, 2026
Historic ceremony marks 306th FTG realignment to USAFA
Lt. Col. Jonathan B. Vaage, 98th Flying Training Squadron commander, swaps an Air Education and Training Command patch for a U.S. Air Force Academy one during a ceremony on Davis […]
Continue Reading
March 30, 2026
Cadets focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Cadet 1st Class Lauren Mirande, left, and Cadet 2nd Class Abigail Anderson, right, learn about volcanic rock types in the Geospatial Science Laboratory, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., […]
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Beyond Our Horizon
Guardianship
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Digital Warfare
Cyber Mindset
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Fly, Fight, Win!
Airmanship
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Breaking Barriers
Aeronautical Engineering
major
In the aeronautical engineering major, cadets study aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, stability and control, aircraft structures, materials and experimental methods. As part of their senior year capstone, cadets select either of the two-course design sequences, aircraft design or aircraft engine design.
Explore this major
Think Outside the Atmosphere
Astronautical Engineering
major
Cadets learn the fundamentals of satellites, rockets, and other space systems as well as how to design them to contribute to our national security and economy. This experience is enhanced by senior capstone projects and independent and sponsored research opportunities with a variety of government and industry partners.
Explore this major
Launch into a Space Force Career
Space Warfighting
minor
This minor is designed to broaden understanding of the space warfighting domain through both discipline specific knowledge and a greater socio-cultural understanding of the principle space fairing nations. For those not pursuing a career in the Space Force, the Space Warfighting Minor provides an educational background on the enhancement space provides to joint warfighters. In particular coursework includes navigation, communications, missile warning, and ISR material.
Explore this minor
Establish, Operate and Defend
Cyber Science
major
The Cyber Science major focuses on computer programming, embedded systems, networks, telecommunications, computer systems, computer investigations and cyber operations.
Explore this major
The Physics of Sub-Atomic Particles
Quantum Technologies
minor
Our world is at a critical moment in history; a new field of engineering is rapidly developing based on quantum information science. Quantum technology has already changed the world through quantum timing—the backbone of the Global Positioning System—and is set to revolutionize society at least three more times through quantum sensing, quantum networking, and quantum computing.
Explore this minor
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IMPORTANT
: Installation access procedures have changed. The Trusted Traveler program is suspended and visitors should expect delays. –
Learn more.
For weather-related base status updates, please visit the
U.S. Air Force Academy Facebook
page.
Warfighters
to Win
We are the next American warriors.
Our standards are high, uncompromising and clear.
Become a Warfighter
Leaders
of Character & Quality
Value team building, support every teammate to reach their maximum potential and establish a culture of dignity and respect.
Lead Your Team
Critical Thinkers
to Adapt
Navigate and adjust through challenging programs, innovate rapid solutions and execute their missions with precision.
Find Your Mission
Military
Leadership and Training
Cadets are provided with a unique and comprehensive education, focused on the profession of arms and coupled with military and athletic training experiences.
Learn More
Academics
Tomorrow Starts Here
At the U.S. Air Force Academy, we know tomorrow is unknown. The 21st century is being shaped by rapidly changing technology and the next large leap into outer space.
Learn More
Athletics
Every Cadet is an Athlete
Participation in athletics fosters initiative, teamwork and the will to win – attributes critical to the development of cadets into leaders of character.
Learn More
Mission
and Vision
Learn More
To forge leaders of character, motivated to a lifetime of service, and developed to lead our Air Force and Space Force as we fight and win our Nation's wars.
Events
at the Academy
View All
April
25
STEM Day 2026
May
04
Armed Forces Week Concert
May
21
Bluebards Theatre Troupe: Fiddler on the Roof
April 20, 2026
Spring Culminating Exercise Tests Cadet Warfighter Skills
Cadets transport a manikin patient after assessing and treating its injuries during the Superintendent’s Challenge as part of the Spring Culminating Exercise (CULEX) at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., […]
Continue Reading
April 9, 2026
Cadet Military Education Training streamlines four-class development
Cadet 2nd Class Sophie Kent, left, mentors Cadet 3rd Class Charles Arquette in the Multi-Domain Laboratory, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Jan. 14, 2026. The Cadet Military Education […]
Continue Reading
April 9, 2026
Colonel Tellez to Succeed Brigadier General Marks as Commandant, Reinforcing Warfighter Focus at the Academy
Brig. Gen. Gavin P. Marks, left, and Col. Brandon J. Tellez, right. Tellez has been assigned as the U.S. Air Force Academy’s 32nd commandant of cadets, succeeding Marks. (U.S. Air […]
Continue Reading
April 1, 2026
Historic ceremony marks 306th FTG realignment to USAFA
Lt. Col. Jonathan B. Vaage, 98th Flying Training Squadron commander, swaps an Air Education and Training Command patch for a U.S. Air Force Academy one during a ceremony on Davis […]
Continue Reading
March 30, 2026
Cadets focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Cadet 1st Class Lauren Mirande, left, and Cadet 2nd Class Abigail Anderson, right, learn about volcanic rock types in the Geospatial Science Laboratory, at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., […]
Continue Reading
Beyond Our Horizon
Guardianship
Learn More
Digital Warfare
Cyber Mindset
Learn More
Fly, Fight, Win!
Airmanship
Learn More
Breaking Barriers
Aeronautical Engineering
major
In the aeronautical engineering major, cadets study aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, stability and control, aircraft structures, materials and experimental methods. As part of their senior year capstone, cadets select either of the two-course design sequences, aircraft design or aircraft engine design.
Explore this major
Think Outside the Atmosphere
Astronautical Engineering
major
Cadets learn the fundamentals of satellites, rockets, and other space systems as well as how to design them to contribute to our national security and economy. This experience is enhanced by senior capstone projects and independent and sponsored research opportunities with a variety of government and industry partners.
Explore this major
Launch into a Space Force Career
Space Warfighting
minor
This minor is designed to broaden understanding of the space warfighting domain through both discipline specific knowledge and a greater socio-cultural understanding of the principle space fairing nations. For those not pursuing a career in the Space Force, the Space Warfighting Minor provides an educational background on the enhancement space provides to joint warfighters. In particular coursework includes navigation, communications, missile warning, and ISR material.
Explore this minor
Establish, Operate and Defend
Cyber Science
major
The Cyber Science major focuses on computer programming, embedded systems, networks, telecommunications, computer systems, computer investigations and cyber operations.
Explore this major
The Physics of Sub-Atomic Particles
Quantum Technologies
minor
Our world is at a critical moment in history; a new field of engineering is rapidly developing based on quantum information science. Quantum technology has already changed the world through quantum timing—the backbone of the Global Positioning System—and is set to revolutionize society at least three more times through quantum sensing, quantum networking, and quantum computing.
Explore this minor