Press Releases

  • Academy's engineering program 4th among undergraduate schools -- US News

    U.S. News & World Report released its 2013 Best Colleges rankings today, listing the Air Force Academy among the best in the nation in several categories.The Air Force Academy tied the U.S. Naval Academy as the No. 4 top undergraduate engineering program in the nation. Several Air Force Academy

  • Cadet triathletes tackle IronMan

    The Cadet Triathlon Team marks its 100th IronMan triathlon Sunday when Cadet 2nd Class Megan Cox and Cadet 1st Class Loring Ross line up to start the IronMan regionals in Madison, Wis. The IronMan Wisconsin will be her first IronMan triathlon. The Ironman is the pinnacle of triathlon competitions,

  • ANNUAL ACADEMY BLOOD DRIVE TO TAKE PLACE SEPT. 10-12, DONORS NEEDED

    The United States Air Force Academy is ready for blood donors! From Sept. 10-12, the Academy will hold its annual three-day Armed Services Blood Program blood drive in Arnold Hall from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. The Academy's goal is to raise 1,200 units over the three days. All blood donated goes

  • Academy researchers go into zero gravity for science

    Academy researchers went into zero gravity Sunday to test a new patented optical telescope that can expand the capabilities of space-based imagery.Cadet 1st Class Heather Nelson, 2nd Lt. Samantha Latch, Trey Quiller, Dr. Michael Dearborn and Dr. Geoff McHarg from the Academy went weightless to test

  • Cadet parents visit Academy, Pikes Peak Region

    A peek inside cadet life awaits cadet parents and families at the Academy's annual Parents' Weekend, Thursday through Sunday.Thursday marks the influx of several thousand visitors to the Academy, along with parents club meetings.Friday will be the first full day of Parents' Weekend, which brings an

  • Academy evacuees may return Friday morning

    Academy officials have deemed it safe for residents of the Pine Valley and Douglass Valley housing areas, and the enlisted dormitories, to return to their residence effective 5 a.m. Friday, June 29. Academy officials recommend utilizing both the North and South gates to minimize traffic flow.All

  • New cadets to inprocess as scheduled

    Approximately 1,000 Air Force Academy cadet appointees are expected to arrive in the area for in-processing, which is currently scheduled for Thursday morning. Air Force Academy officials want to assure the public that there is a plan in place to take care of all cadets, to include appointees.Bed

  • Academy closed to visitors, non-essential personnel Wednesday

    Academy officials have directed a base closure for normal operations for Wednesday. Only mission essential personnel and personnel in direct support of cadet activities such as in-processing and student academics should plan to report for duty. Contact your chain of command for specific reporting

  • Air Force Academy athletic events cancelled

    Due to escalating danger of the Waldo Canyon Fire, all scheduled Air Force Academy athletic events have been cancelled until further notice. This includes USAFA Sports Camps and the Girl's Elite Basketball Camp. Please stay tuned to the official athletic website goairforcefalcons.com for the latest

  • AIR FORCE ACADEMY EVACUATES BASE HOUSING AREAS

    UPDATE (9:02 p.m.): The installation commander has issued an evacuation order for all residents in Pine Valley and Douglass Valley housing on the Air Force Academy.Effective immediately all residents need to depart the installation to the South, exiting the South Gate. If you have not already made