Academy releases 2011 Economic Impact Statement, nearly $1 billion in local impact Published June 13, 2012 By 010612 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The Air Force Academy's Financial Management Directorate recently released its Economic Impact Analysis for Fiscal Year 2011, outlining nearly $1 billion in total economic impact on Colorado Springs and its surrounding communities. The complete economic impact statement can be found here. - 30 -