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- Established: 1954
- Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Superintendent: Lt. Gen. John F. Regni
- Staff: Approximately 600 (approx.)
- Faculty is roughly 75% military and 25% civilian
- Nickname: Fighting Falcons
- Mascot: "The Bird"
- Undergraduates: 4,000
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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 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 tourists each year.
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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 Walter Netsch, Jr.-
United States Air Force Academy Questions
How much does the President of the United States earn per year? 3 AnswersPresident Obama currently earns $400,000 per year, along with a $50,000 expense account, a $100,000 nontaxable travel account and $19,000 for entertainment. read more
Will Puerto Rico become the 51st state of the United States? 2 AnswersIt will not become the 51st state, Puerto Rico will not ever really be such a close part of the US read more
What are the best out patient treatment centers for alcoholism in the United States? 2 AnswersThe Betty Ford Center. A newer one is Narcanon which was started by the Church of Scientology. I would recommend The Betty Ford Center. read more
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Visiting United States Air Force Academy
- Official Site: Visit United States Air Force Academy
United States Air Force Academy Leadership
- Superintendent: Lt. Gen. John F. Regni
- 2005-present: Superintendent
- 2004-2005: Commander, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
- 2005-present: Superintendent
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:
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
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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@JohnTimm Really looking forward 2 it! Can't wait 2 see you guys! I hope there'll be more of Elaine's little kicks in the hospitality suite!
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mm. deffo going in on some more crumpets later. also, pink's 'stupid girls' vid is hilar!! forgot how good it was. it was just on telly.
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