U.S. Air Force Academy News

Nov. 25, 2024
Kendall provides cadets a portrait of leaders and their qualities the nation needs for today’s global threats

In a bracing speech to U.S. Air Force Academy cadets who are the service’s future leaders Nov. 12, Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall did not mince words about the qualities necessary for strong leadership and why capable, insightful, moral leaders are more essential than ever in
Nov. 20, 2024
LEAD program offers enlisted members pathway to commission

Cadet 2nd Class Te’Anne Dailey needed a year at the U.S. Air Force Preparatory School to ensure she was academically and physically ready to begin her first year at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Dailey, a former U.S. Air Force security forces specialist, found her path to the Academy through the
Nov. 13, 2024
Parade Loop road closure, Nov. 18 - 22

Parade Loop is scheduled to be closed Nov. 18-22, due to the installation of new water and sanitary drain piping across the roadway in support of the cemetery expansion project.
Nov. 8, 2024
Academy Nov. 8 closures, adjusted hours due to inclement weather

Academy Nov. 8 closures, adjusted hours due to inclement weather
Nov. 6, 2024
Academy Nov. 7 closures, adjusted hours due to inclement weather

Academy Nov. 7 closures, adjusted hours due to inclement weather.
Nov. 1, 2024
10th ABW celebrates 30 years of excellence at the Academy

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the 10th Air Base Wing’s activation at the U.S. Air Force Academy, celebrating decades of service, support, and excellence in preparing the next generation of military leaders for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Oct. 28, 2024
2024 Outstanding Airmen of the Year visit the Academy

The U.S. Air Force Academy recently welcomed the 2024 Outstanding Airmen of the Year (OAY) for a three-day visit from Oct. 23-25, providing cadets an invaluable opportunity to engage with the Air Force’s top enlisted members ahead of the 2025 National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS).
Oct. 25, 2024
Academy hosts U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force civic leaders

Twenty-one Department of the Air Force civic leaders visited the Academy, October 23, 2024. During the tour, they learned more about cadet academics, leadership programs and cutting-edge facilities to equip future officers for success in their future careers.
Oct. 17, 2024
Air Force Gunners Association honors Vietnam War Hero

The Air Force Gunners Association (AFGA) dedicated a plaque in honor of Airman 1st Class Albert Moore, a Vietnam War hero and B-52 tail gunner during a ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Oct. 11, 2024. The ceremony paid tribute to Moore’s bravery during a Christmas Eve mission in 1972, where he
Oct. 16, 2024
Academy recognizes Fire Prevention Week

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Fire Prevention Team hosted various events across the Academy in recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12.This year’s theme, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you,” emphasizes the importance of having functional smoke alarms in residential homes.