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Air Force Academy

General

United States Air Force Academy
Main phone: 333-1110
Visitor Center 333-8723
Superintendent: Lt. Gen. John S. Regni
Mission: The youngest of the military's service academies, the Air Force Academy is charged to provide education and experience to cadets that will lead to a career as an Air Force officer.
Web site: www.usafa.af.mil
Attractions: Visitor Center, Nature Trail, Cadet Chapel, Field House, B-52 Display, Falcon Stadium.

The Air Force Academy is the youngest of the United States service academies. The Academy is one of four military bases throughout Colorado Springs. Colorado Springs is a well-rounded community and combines scenic beauty, pleasant residential areas, clean modern industry, attractive military installations, and cultural activities to satisfy every taste. Colorado Springs offers a variety of recreational and cultural activity. You can ski in the morning, golf in the afternoon, or even attend the symphony. Colorado Springs is located 6,035 feet above sea level, sheltered by the towering 14,110 foot-high Pikes Peak. This locale assures cool, dry summers and comfortable, mild winters with the low humidity tempering the extremes of the respective seasons.

History

In 1806, a group of prospectors chose the Colorado Springs area as the center for mountain mining activity. The town became known as El Paso City. Prior to the Civil War, the name was changed to Colorado City. The nearness of Colorado City and many mineral springs gave Colorado City its new name, Colorado Springs. By 1917, Colorado City was completely absorbed by Colorado Springs.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a congressional bill establishing the Air Force Academy on April 1, 1954. Secretary of the Air Force Harold E. Talbott chose Colorado Springs as the site for the new academy.

The first class entered The Air Force Academy in July 1955 at temporary facilities at Lowry Air Force Base, Denver. Construction for the present site also began that year. The first class graduated from the Academy in June of 1959. The first class with women entered in June 1976 and graduated in May 1980.

Cadet Life and Facilities

To enroll in The Air Force Academy, Cadets must be between 17 and 22 on July 1 of the year of admission. Each must be a U.S. citizen, unmarried and have no dependent children. Applicants must have good grades, be active in athletic and non-athletic extracurricular activities, and be in good physical condition.

Sponsors are appointed to help all personnel assigned to the Academy. They are prepared to help Cadets with any questions or problems before their arrival and while getting settled.

Upon arriving, cadets will check in with their sponsor. Cadets will need to hand-carry their orders, the sealed records package from their losing military personnel flight and be in uniform. During the first month following arrival, cadets will attend a briefing from the finance office, military personnel flight, newcomer's orientation/information fair and, if applicable, a first duty station/military equal opportunity orientation. Spouses and teenage family members are encouraged to attend the newcomer's orientation/information fair.

The Visitor Center at the Air Force Academy is open seven days a week. The center features a movie every half-hour about the academy and cadet life. There are also many displays as well as snack bar, gift shop and public restrooms. Here visitors can also take a nature trail that leads from the Visitor Center to the Cadet Chapel.

The Cadet Chapel is the Air Force Academy's most prominent attraction. The chapel was a recipient of an American Institute of Architects award in 1996. The chapel accommodates Protestant, Catholic and Jewish services.

The Academy hospital is a well-equipped facility. The Academy's professional medical staff provides care in most major medical specialties. The hospital also offers the latest technologies including CAT scan, MRI, ultrasound, laparoscopic and arthroscopic surgery and a same-day surgery unit.

There are two dental facilities on the Academy. The Academy Dental Clinic is located in the Fairchild Hall Annex. The Academy Dental Clinic provides dental care to active-duty members, cadets and preparatory school students. There is a dentist on call for after-hours dental emergencies.

Relocation Data

Hospitals/medical centers near Air Force Academy:

* CENTURA HLTH/PENROSE ST FRANCIS HOSP (about 9 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
* MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
* SEMPERCARE HOSPITAL OF COLO SPRINGS (about 12 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Air Force Academy:

* CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS MUNI (about 18 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; ID: COS)
* BUCKLEY AFB (about 50 miles; AURORA, CO; ID: BKF)
* PUEBLO MEMORIAL (about 56 miles; PUEBLO, CO; ID: PUB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Air Force Academy:

* MEADOW LAKE (about 21 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; ID: 00V)
* COLORADO SPRINGS EAST (about 33 miles; ELLICOTT, CO; ID: A50)
* CENTENNIAL (about 40 miles; DENVER, CO; ID: APA)

Amtrak station near Air Force Academy:

* 12 miles: COLORADO SPRINGS (120 S. WEBER) - Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Air Force Academy:

* UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (about 1 miles; USAFA, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,330)
* UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS (about 12 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 4,953)
* PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 14 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 5,307)
* UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-COLORADO CAMPUS (about 39 miles; LONE TREE, CO; FT enrollment: 3,098)
* EMILY GRIFFITH OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL (about 52 miles; DENVER, CO; FT enrollment: 3,083)
* COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA (about 52 miles; AURORA, CO; FT enrollment: 2,219)
* RED ROCKS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; LAKEWOOD, CO; FT enrollment: 3,835)

Strongest AM radio stations in Air Force Academy:

* KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
* KCMN (1530 AM; 15 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO)
* KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
* KVOR (740 AM; 3 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
* KBZC (1300 AM; 5 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
* KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
* KKCS (1460 AM; 5 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WALTON STATIONS - COLORADO, INC.)
* KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
* KWYD (1580 AM; 10 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
* KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
* KCUV (1510 AM; 25 kW; LITTLETON, CO; Owner: PEOPLE WIRELESS, INC.)
* KXRE (1490 AM; 1 kW; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: LATINO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
* KRDO (1240 AM; 1 kW; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE PIKES PEAK BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Air Force Academy:

* KBIQ (102.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
* KKCS-FM (101.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: WALTON STATIONS - COLORADO, INC.)
* KKFM (98.1 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
* KRCC (91.5 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE COLORADO COLLEGE)
* KSKX (105.5 FM; SECURITY, CO; Owner: OPTIMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
* KKLI (106.3 FM; WIDEFIELD, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
* KGFT (100.7 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC)
* KMOM (96.1 FM; FOUNTAIN, CO; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
* KTLF (90.5 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC.)
* KSPZ (92.9 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
* KVUU (99.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
* KCME (88.7 FM; MANITOU SPRINGS, CO; Owner: CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCAST HOUSE, INC.)
* KILO (94.3 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: COLORADO SPRINGS RADIO BCSTERS, INC.)
* KRDO-FM (95.1 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: THE PIKES PEAK BROADCASTING CO.)
* KEPC (89.7 FM; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
* KTLC (89.1 FM; CANON CITY, CO; Owner: MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOUNDATION, INC.)
* KJMN (92.1 FM; CASTLE ROCK, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
* KKMG (98.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
* KCCY (96.9 FM; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
* KQMT (99.5 FM; DENVER, CO; Owner: ENTERCOM DENVER LICENSE, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Air Force Academy:

* KKTV (Channel 11; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
* KTSC (Channel 8; PUEBLO, CO; Owner: ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
* KGHB-CA (Channel 27; PUEBLO, ETC., CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)