Our core curriculum generates opportunities to cultivate and apply creative and complex problem-solving abilities. See what’s expected of our cadets.| United States Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy isn’t just a university. 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.| United States Air Force Academy
The U.S. News Best Colleges report 2023 rates the U.S. Air Force Academy as second in the Top Public Schools category.| United States Air Force Academy
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Ervin J. Rokke, an alumnus of the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 1962 and former Dean of the Faculty at the Academy.| United States Air Force Academy
Military training and education begin during Basic Cadet Training (BCT) and continue through the next four years at the Academy.| United States Air Force Academy
The U.S. Air Force Academy is developing a cyber mindset in its cadets, preparing them to plan and execute multi-domain operations.| United States Air Force Academy
Amid a DoD-wide civilian workforce reduction, the Academy remains dedicated to its core mission of forging warfighters.| United States Air Force Academy
The new Cadet Warfighter Instructor Course enhances cadets' basic warfighting skills and prepares them to train lower-classmen.| United States Air Force Academy
The U.S. Air Force Academy Basic Soaring Program introduces cadets to airmanship and the foundations of flight.| United States Air Force Academy
From business to government to law, a degree in political science will prepare you to be a leader during domestic and international political events.| United States Air Force Academy
Basic Cadet Training (BCT), the first of many challenges at the Academy, where a commitment to pushing your limits is key to succeeding.| United States Air Force Academy
The Center for Character & Leadership Development (CCLD) ensures integrity and honor are built into every aspect of the cadet experience.| United States Air Force Academy
Forty cadet squadrons test their warfighter skills during the 2024 Fall Culminating Exercise at Jacks Valley, U.S. Air Force Academy.| United States Air Force Academy
U.S. military leaders headlined a senior leader panel during the 32nd annual National Character and Leadership Symposium.| United States Air Force Academy
NCLS is the annual National Character and Leadership Symposium, the United States Air Force Academy’s flagship event.| United States Air Force Academy
Airmanship involves flying, soaring, instruction in concepts of flight and navigation, and real-life application of these principles.| United States Air Force Academy
C.S. Lewis course provides unique critical thinking and ethics education for Department of Philosophy cadets.| United States Air Force Academy