United States Air Force Academy Parent Guide

Maps, Contacts & Info

Why the Academy?

Air Force Academy cadets receive a world-class education, learn and experience valuable leadership skills, further define and sharpen their character and hone their physical fitness capabilities.

Welcome from the Director of Admissions

As a parent, you are one of the most important counselors while your son or daughter researches educational institutions.

USAFA History

As the youngest of the four service academies, the Air Force Academy’s history is less extensive than the others since powered flight only began in 1903 with the Wright Brothers’ first powered and sustained heavier-thanair human flight.

About the Academy

The United States Air Force Academy is a four-year military service academy, located just north of Colorado Springs, Colorado, where cadets earn a Bachelor of Science degree in one of 31 majors.

Campus Map

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USAFA Web Sites and Phone Numbers

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