United States Air Force Academy

Guide Note

The United States Air Force Academy is a four-year institution that serves to educate officers of the U.S. Air Force. Located just north of Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Academy offers a Bachelors of Science degree to graduating cadets - most of which will leave as commissioned Second Lieutenants. Besides being a institution of higher learning, the Academy is also a popular tourist attraction and draws over 1 million people a year.

Fast Facts

1. Established: 1954
2. Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
3. Superintendent: Lt. Gen. John F. Regni
4. Staff: 600 {approx.) faculty: 75% military, 25% civilian
5. Nickname: Fighting Falcons
6. Mascot: "The Bird"
7. Undergraduates: 4,000
8. Current Weather: Colorado Springs

Cadet Chapel

The Cadet Chapel is the most recognizable building on campus and is often seen as the symbol of the school. With its modernist architecture and spired design, the Chapel was designed and built in 1958 by architect by Walter Netsch, Jr.

Guiding Principles

1. Core Values: "Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do,"
2. Four Pillars of Excellence: Military Training, Academics, Athletics and Character Development
3. Honor Code: "We Will Not Lie, Steal or Cheat, Nor Tolerate Among Us Anyone Who Does"

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1. Official Academy Site: United States Air Force Academy 
2. Location: Colorado Springs, Co
3. After The Academy FAQ: United States Air Force Academy
4. Official Athletic Site: Air Force Falcons
5. Wikipedia: United States Air Force Academy
6. Princeton Review: United States Air Force Academy
7. United States Air Force Academy Directory: Dean of Faculty and Directory of Departments

United States Air Force Academy News and Articles

• United States Air Force Academy: Public Affairs 
• United States Air Force Academy: Alumni Magazine
• Google News: United States Air Force Academy
• Topix: United States Air Force Academy

United States Air Force Academy Basics

• Official Site: United States Air Force Academy Facts
• Founded: 1954
• Faculty: Approx 560
• Undergraduates: Approx 4,524
• Postgraduates: 15% of class offered advanced degrees

United States Air Force Academy Leadership

• Superintendent: Lt. Gen. John F. Regni
  • 2005-present: Superintendent
    • 2004-2005: Commander, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 

United States Air Force Academy Notable Alumni

Wikipedia: United States Air Force Academy Notable Alumni

• Lieutenant General Bradley C. Hosmer, 1st graduate of A.F.A. in order of merit 1959
• General Hansford T. Johnson, first graduate to promoted to rank of General
• Captain Brent Brandon, EF-111 pilot who downed an Iraqi F-1EQ in first day of Operation Desert Storm
• Karol J. Bobko, 1st graduate in space; only person in the 2 maiden flights of space shuttle
• James Patrick Dutton Jr, is a NASA astronaut pilot, class of 2004
• Ronald M. Sega, is the current United States Under Secretary of the Air Forceclass of 1974
• Greg Ball, represenative for the 99th District in the New York State Assembly
• Richard T. Schlosberg, former president & CEO of David & Lucille Packard and former CEO of L.A. Times
• Alonzo Babers, winner of two gold medals at the 1984 Olympic Games
• LeRoy Homer Jr., co-pilot of United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001

Studying at United States Air Force Academy

• United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School
• United States Air Force Academy Undergraduate School
• United States Air Force Academy Graduate Opportunities
• United States Air Force Academy Notable Programs of Study:
  • Division of Science
  • Division of Humanities
  • Division of Engineering

Prospective Students for United States Air Force Academy

These are from the official United States Air Force Academy website:

• Applying to United States Air Force Academy
• Eligibility
• Selection Process
• Important Dates
• International Students

Visiting United States Air Force Academy

• Official Site: Visit United States Air Force Academy 

United States Air Force Academy Hotels

• Visiting United States Air Force Academy: Academy Lodging
• TripAdvisor: United States Air Force Academy Area Hotels
• Orbitz: United States Air Force Academy Area Hotels 

United States Air Force Academy Restaurants

• Frommer's.com: Craftwood Inn
• The Broadmoor: The Tavern
• Google Maps: Colorado Springs Restaurants 

United States Air Force Academy Transportation

• Official Site: Driving on the Academy 
• Colorado Springs Airport: Airport Guide
• Colorado Springs Airport: List of Airlines
• Amtrak: Transportation to Colorado Springs

United States Air Force Academy Student Life

• United States Air Force Academy: Cadet Life
• Online Tour of Academy 
• Daily Life
• Cadet Activities
• Cadet Life Videos 
• Air Force Academy Cadet Clubs

United States Air Force Academy Student Life News

• Official Site: Public Affairs
• The Gazette: "Air Force safety to become top cadet" (2007)
• The Gazette: "AFA class size grows as Air Force downsizes" (2007)
• The Gazette: "Midshipmen paint academy plane as prank before game" (2007)

United States Air Force Academy Student Media

• Base Newspaper: MountaineerAcademy Spirit, Space Observer, Schriever Sentinel
• Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group: The Military Family 

United States Air Force Academy Blogs, and Forums

• Topix: Air Force Academy Forum
• Topix: US Air Force Academy NCAA Forum
• USAFA Way Of Life Alumni Group: Alumni Blog

United States Air Force Academy Timeline

• 1954: President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorized creation of the United States Air Force Academy
• 1955: 1st academy class entered interim facilities at Lowry Air Force Base, Denver
• 1970: The Vietnam War has a great impact of the enrollment at the Academy
• 1976: Women entered the academy on June 28th, as members of the class of 1980
• 2004: Congress designates the Cadet Area as an Historic Landmark

United States Air Force Academy Sports Teams

• Official Athletic Site: United States Air Force Academy
• Conference Website: Mountain West Conference
• Basketball Site: Men's Basketball and Women's Basketball
• Baseball Site: Academy Baseball
• Football Site: Air Force Academy Football

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