Press Releases

  • 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

  • UPDATE: Academy marks 9/11 Anniversary with Remembrance Ceremony

    The U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Wing forms Wednesday, Sept. 11, near the Academy’s 9/11 Memorial in honor of lives lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The annual ceremony includes an invocation, opening remarks, placement of memorial wreaths and the sounding of Taps. The Cadet Wing

  • UPDATE: West Monument Creek Fire at U.S. Air Force Academy

    The U.S. Air Force Academy re-opens to the public on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at 5:30 a.m. This includes the Visitor Center, Planetarium and sporting venues. Hiking trails remain closed to all users until further notice.

  • UPDATE: West Monument Creek Fire at U.S. Air Force Academy

    As of 11 a.m., Feb. 28, 2024, the fire is approximately 75 percent contained. Ongoing precipitation and the increase in relative humidity have moved the area out of a Red Flag Warning. Fire crews from the region will continue to address any remaining areas of concern throughout the day.

  • UPDATE: West Monument Creek Fire at U.S. Air Force Academy

    As of 4 p.m., Feb. 26, 2024, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Fort Carson Directorate of Emergency Services and U.S. Forest Service fire departments have continued to fight and contain the West Monument Creek Fire. A fire area containment percentage will be made public as soon as it is

  • Academy airfield increases flying for summer programs

    On May 28, the Air Force Academy graduated nearly a thousand cadets, who entered the active duty Air Force as Second Lieutenants and leaders of character.  Approximately half of those graduates will be attending pilot training. Most took part in the Academy's Airmanship programs, which include