U.S. Air Force Academy News

Sept. 9, 2024
Miss America's Favorite Day in the Air Force

Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, describes why graduating from the United States Air Force Academy meant so much to her.
July 11, 2023
Cadet Training Officers take over Air Force ROTC Instagram during Special Warfare Orientation Course

Cadets will take over the Air Force ROTC Instagram account July 12, 2023, to highlight the Special Warfare Orientation Course
March 29, 2023
Class of '99 Academy grad mentors Prep School cadet candidates

A mentor, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is someone who acts as a trusted counselor or guide. For 24-year Air Force veteran and commander, Col. DeAnna Franks, it means even more than that – it means inspiring the next generation of Airmen from the very beginning.
Nov. 19, 2019
AF Academy welcomes guests with extended visiting hours

USAFA extends its visiting hours.
Oct. 18, 2019
Academy hails new dean with assumption of command ceremony

New dean says excellent education is 'bedrock' of Academy.
Oct. 16, 2019
New telescope at Academy to be largest available for public viewing in Colorado

New telescope will give cadets, faculty a better view of space.
Oct. 7, 2019
Energy Action Month: AF Academy cadets optimize the future

With Energy Action Month in full swing, cadets at the Air Force Academy are taking the initiative to learn how energy impacts the mission, and what Airmen can do to improve combat capability through optimized operations. Every October, the Air Force recognizes the national campaign as a way to
Aug. 29, 2019
Reserve Citizen Airmen uses gliders to help heal wounded warriors

Flying without an engine isn’t on most bucket lists, but it’s one of Lt. Col. Chris Rothe’s favorite ways to spend time, and because the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs has a need for that skill, the 70th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot gets to fly sans power as a Reservist, and
May 24, 2018
Secretary of Defense Mattis tells USAFA’s Class of ‘18 to safeguard the Air Force's legacy

Class of 2018 Graduation
May 22, 2018
Offering cadets a home away from home

JOINT-BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas -- Many young people heading for college experience a little trepidation at the thought of being far from family, friends and all that’s familiar. For U.S. Air Force Academy cadets, that trepidation is tripled by the significance of the life they’ve chosen and