U.S. Air Force Academy News

May 14, 2020
USSF, ULA to honor COVID-19 responders with 'America Strong' launch dedication

The U.S. Space Force and United Launch Alliance will honor all front-line workers and COVID-19 first responders while paying tribute to those affected by the pandemic during a launch mission scheduled for May 16 at 8:24 a.m. EST. United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket carrying the X-37B Orbital
May 12, 2020
Air Force Academy unveils license plate readers at gates

Newly installed license plate readers at the Air Force Academy are scanning the plates of every vehicle entering the base today through the north and south gates.
May 12, 2020
‘I-Day’ Update: Academy preps for arrival of class of 2024

The Air Force Academy’s superintendent announced May 7 that the school is preparing for the June arrival of its next class of cadets.
May 11, 2020
Training never stops: NCOs pursue Academy’s Military Training course online during COVID-19 outbreak

The global COVID-19 pandemic may have changed how the Air Force Academy goes about its business, but training is still a top priority at the school -- especially for the school's enlisted military trainers.
May 7, 2020
Update: Air Force Academy starts slow, phased reopening during COVID-19 crisis

Air Force Academy officials are reopening some services on the base, and plan to lift Official Business Only restrictions Monday, May 11, as the Academy begins to slowly and deliberately reopen during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
May 6, 2020
Air Force Academy satellite to launch aboard X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle

A satellite built by Air Force Academy cadets will launch into space May 16 aboard the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle sponsored by the Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office and built by Boeing.
April 27, 2020
Academy unveils memorials honoring Air Force campaigns at Falcon Stadium

Honoring Airmen
April 27, 2020
Public health emergency at Academy extended for 30 days, some restrictions lifted May 1

USAF to slowly reopen
April 23, 2020
Higher education: AF Academy cadet earns Truman scholarship

Cadet gets Truman scholarship
April 20, 2020
Update: Medical patients, pharmacy customers at AF Academy asked to arrive with cloth face coverings

Safety precautions still in place