United States Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA or Air Force) is an accredited college for the
undergraduate education of officers for the United States Air Force.
Its campus is located immediately north of Colorado Springs in
El Paso County, Colorado, United States.
Graduates of the Academy's four-year program receive a Bachelor of
Science degree, and most are commissioned as second lieutenants
in the United States Air Force. The Academy is also one of the largest
tourist attractions in Colorado, attracting more than a million visitors each year.
Mission:
The Academy's mission is: To educate, train, and inspire men and women to
become officers of character motivated to lead the United States Air Force
in service to our nation." It is the youngest of the five United States
service academies, having graduated its first class in 1959.
Academy Information |
Motto: |
Character * Opportunity * Progress |
Established: |
1954 |
Type: |
Federal military academy |
Superintendent: |
Lt Gen John F. Regni |
Staff: |
600 faculty |
Undergraduates: |
4,500 |
Location: |
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA |
Campus: |
18,000 acres (73 km2) |
Mascot: |
"The Bird" |
Nickname: |
The Fighting Falcons |
Website: |
www.usafa.edu |
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