US Air Force Academy

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), established in 1954, serves as the premier institution for educating and training officers for the U.S. Air Force. Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Academy welcomed its first class of cadets in 1955 and has since become renowned for its rigorous academic, military, and athletic programs. Throughout its history, USAFA has produced thousands of commissioned officers who have served with distinction in conflicts from the Vietnam War to the War on Terror. The Academy continues to uphold its mission of developing leaders of character dedicated to service to the nation.