Press Releases

  • Academy adjusts installation access procedures

    The U.S. Air Force Academy has temporarily adjusted processes to access the installation, beginning January 4. While the installation remains open, anyone needing to enter the Academy installation must obtain a base pass. Visitors can request a base pass with a DoD ID card sponsor, from the Pass

  • Academy mourns devastating loss in cadet wing

    The U.S. Air Force Academy mourns the loss of Cadet 1st Class K. Emily Jean Foster, 23, of Eagle, Idaho. Cadet Foster passed away on Tuesday while at home with her family.

  • Academy’s North Gate lane closures

    Just inside the U.S. Air Force Academy’s North Gate, traffic is reduced to one inbound lane Dec. 10, and one outbound lane Dec. 11. Maintenance of the Active Vehicle Barriers is driving the lane closure from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.During the inbound lane closure, only one inbound lane will be

  • Cadet theater club performs “A Christmas Carol”

    The cadet theater troupe Bluebards will perform Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” the musical free to the public on Nov. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m., in Arnold Hall Auditorium. No ticket is required, and no reservations are necessary; open seating is first come, first served.

  • Academy recognizes Vietnam War B-52 tail gunner

    The U.S. Air Force Academy recognizes the actions of a B-52 tail gunner during the Vietnam War with a plaque unveiling ceremony, Friday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. The plaque recounts the mission to bomb the North Vietnamese railroad yards at Thai Nguyen as part of Operation Linebacker II. On Dec. 24, 1972,

  • Academy holds bonfire ahead of Air Force-Navy Game

    The U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Wing is scheduled to rally around a bonfire in the Cadet Area, Thursday, Oct. 3, 7-8 p.m. as a morale-builder ahead of Saturday’s game against the U.S. Naval Academy at Falcon Stadium.Closed to the public, the annual school spirit event leads up to Saturday’s

  • Military exercise brings increased air traffic to Academy

    The U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Wing is participating in a contingency exercise September 12-15. Residents that live near the Academy can expect to see and hear increased air traffic during this time, to include overnight operations. This exercise offers cadets valuable exposure to U.S. Air Force