USA Air Force Academy

This is a very historic place. There are plenty of sites to see for a military retiree like myself. They have a full commissary and base exchange with many other shops and services. In passing some of the military members and cadets, they were all very, very polite. This is a very land expansive place as it's located in the prairies of Colorado, which makes it very beautiful.

Visiting the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)is a unique experience that allows you to observe the training of future U.S. Air Force officers and explore its iconic architecture and aviation facilities.

Visited the United States Air Force Academy in early August and was simply awestruck by the history, mission, character and quality of people who first organized the institution, all the graduates over time, and the proud character of the individuals attending the academy. Beautiful campus nestled in the north part of Colorado Springs, with plenty of space and neat, air-themed buildings. The chapel was under renovation/construction when we visited so we could not view it, but there are plenty of images and models around to get an idea of how beautiful and majestic the building is. We don't have any family members in the military, but we greatly appreciated the valuable opportunity to learn about this wonderful institution and the amazing work of the people associated with it. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

We visited the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in hopes that our daughter will be attending next year. It is a highly respected institution that is known for producing some of the most dedicated and skilled military officers in the United States Air Force. With a focus on integrity, excellence, and service, the Academy prepares its students to meet the challenges of military service with honor and distinction. Beyond its academic and ethical rigor, the Air Force Academy also offers a vibrant and diverse community for its students. Cadets come from all walks of life, and the Academy prides itself on fostering a sense of camaraderie and belonging. It would be a blessing to be a part of this prestigious academy.

What an impressive place! Not just the beauty and the organization of it, but the respect for the academy and the respect for the service is present. The size of the grounds is immense, and we only stayed on the roads, not having time to go on any of the walking paths. Even though the chapel is currently closed, we still learned a lot through the visitor's center, and the video they showed was informative as well. Would have loved to have had more time here.

We arrived at the Air Force Academy a couple of weeks ago. They closed down tours to the public in January of 2025. We were not allowed to go in, this is not posted anywhere on their website. Be aware that if you're not a veteran or active military you won't be allowed to take a tour. This would have been very helpful as we planned our trip, we were disappointed.

While USAFA is a highest standards military institution with all such services and amenities, I would like to bring attention to the USAFA 10 FSS attitude and behavior: I did not smile to the Entry Gate Controllers on the gate and they issued a Report providing a False Official Statement while on Duty against me. This, IAW UCMJ, represents a punishable by Court Martial offence . Later, the actions of the 10 FSS Entry Gate Controllers were disclosed publicly on a Summary Hearing and dishonest statements of the guards witnessed by the the public. USAFA IG despite of the witness statements provided to them, considered the False Official Statement while on Duty of the 10 FSS Entry Gate Controllers as part of their right behavior, and closed the case against them. Therefore, be aware, that one who goes to the USAFA may be judged based on whether or not one smiles to the 10FSS Controller at the entry gate. One can be falsely accused and laid such allegations against, and still it will be considered as "legitimate" actions.

This is one of the best college with discipline comes along with it. As a parent, I am super proud of my son administration into the Air Force Academy.