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Come for the education. Stay for the experience. At the U.S. Air Force Academy, we become leaders, innovators, warriors and wingmen, ready to serve in the world’s greatest air and space forces. Launch Virtual TourThe breakdown: Class of 2024 by the numbers
U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2024 graduates display their diplomas after their graduation ceremony in Falcon Stadium May 30,
Academy superintendent retires after 38 years of service
Former U.S Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark speaks during his retirement ceremony at Falcon Stadium May
Vice President Harris congratulates Class of ‘24
Graduating U.S. Air Force Academy cadets toss their caps as the Thunderbirds fly over Falcon Stadium during a graduation ceremony
Cadets honored at ’24 graduation awards
Cadet 1st Class Brett Castro receives the Outstanding Group 2023-24 Award during the 2024 Graduation Awards Ceremony in Clune Arena
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MAJOR IN THE FUTURE
Your limit does not exist. With 32 majors, an 8:1 student to faculty ratio, and world-class facilities, here you can take your academic passions above and beyond.
Majors & Minors
WIN THROUGH INNOVATION
With 24 Research Centers, 46 patents, and most recently, a Pandemic Math Team, our innovative culture has real-world impact. The Cadet Summer Research Program leverages private and government partnerships, taking cadets and faculty beyond campus and around the globe.
Research CentersLeaders of Character
Here we believe in living honorably, lifting others up to be the best they can be, and elevating our own performance towards a common and noble purpose. Across all circumstances and challenges, we learn what it takes to become resilient leaders of character.
Center for Character and Leadership DevelopmentPREPARE TODAY, LEAD TOMORROW
From the moment our cadets step foot on campus for in-processing to the day they toss their caps in the air at graduation, a cadet’s experience at the Academy is steeped with pride and tradition. Indeed, our traditions create bonds among cadets and the long blue line of graduates.
Academy traditions