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United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs

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Military Facility · Educational Site
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As you're driving toward this museum and military campus, the iconic accordion-shaped chapel will help you spot United States Air Force Academy. The campus, in a scenic area filled with Rocky Mountain fresh air, covers 7,500 hectares (18,500 acres) and is the place U.S. Air Force cadets start out. In addition to the museum and chapel, you can visit the athletic center, stadium, cadet field house, and more. All tours are self-guided. Plan to see United States Air Force Academy and other attractions that appeal to you using our Colorado Springs trip site.
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  • What an amazing place. Let me first say that the place is MASSIVE....if you enter from the South gate, its a full 10 minute drive to make it to the visitors center. As for the visitors... 
    What an amazing place. Let me first say that the place is MASSIVE....if you enter from the South gate, its a full 10 minute drive to make it to the visitors center. As for the visitors...  more »
  • besides the tour of the academy, it is good to go to the observation area which is an overlook accessible from the highway. There are explanatory notes there as well as opportunity to view small... 
    besides the tour of the academy, it is good to go to the observation area which is an overlook accessible from the highway. There are explanatory notes there as well as opportunity to view small...  more »
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  • 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.

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