The Air Force Academy sent a letter to incoming cadets early last week reassuring them of a quality education at the school.

These phases are separated by Field Training and are broken down by year level with specific required classes designed to teach and prepare cadets to become an Air Force or Space Force Officer.

But is the Air Force Academy really all it's cracked up to be? Is it really as tough as they say? And what do cadets have to go through to earn themselves a commission as a United States Air Force ...

Cadets are only required to wear uniforms during fitness training, class, lab and special events. Taken during the freshman and sophomore years, this is a chance to take the Air Force out for a ...

The U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Wing recognized Mrs. Alicia Shamblin for her extraordinary actions that saved the life of a cadet during an award ceremony at Polaris Hall, March 31, 2025.