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Access To and Tours of Cadet Area for AOG Members

Responding to requests, the AOG has created a program to allow Academy Graduates escorted access to the cadet area. We will make every effort to arrange necessary escorts whenever contacted, 10-business day notice is needed to schedule a volunteer.

Visits with Cadet, USAFA Staff Members and Departments

AOG members who wish to visit a cadet, Academy staff members or department should contact the cadet/staff member/department directly so they may arrange for your escort. AOG Customer Service will be pleased to provide telephone numbers or email addresses of individuals or departments.

Most of the Academy is open to all tourists. You may visit the Visitors Center, Chapel, Arnold Hall, the Field House, and Hall of Excellence without an escort. The Cadet Area (Terrazzo) has always been closed to the public, including graduates, and is now fenced. Special access is required to tour the Cadet Area. The AOG will make every effort to provide tours of the Cadet Area at times requested for the member, on occasion, AOG staff may not be available to conduct them. If you are not a member, AOG Customer Service will be pleased to sign you up for membership.

Tours will be conducted during normal duty days. Cadet activities within the cadet area and weather, though, could cause cancellation of tours on certain days. No tours are authorized when basic cadets are training in the cadet area, during reunion weekends, holidays, or when Cadet Wing training dictates. An AOG volunteer will contact you to arrange your tour.

The AOG tour program supports purchasing Memorial Cabinets for graduates killed in recent worldwide conflicts. The six foot, wooden, display cabinets are placed in the deceased graduate's squadron and filled with personal and military tributes. Any contribution made to the tour program will go directly to this endeavor.

Groups of more than twenty require coordination with the cadet wing and security forces. Please contact the Visitor's Center.

How to Arrange an AOG Escorted Tour for an AOG Member

Requests for tours should be made as far in advance as possible. To schedule a tour, please fill out the form below.

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United States Air Force Academy

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United States Air Force Academy is a public institution that was founded in 1954. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,085 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 18,500 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. United States Air Force Academy's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, #7. Its in-state tuition and fees are N; out-of-state tuition and fees are N.

The United States Air Force Academy, commonly called Air Force, is a military service academy located just outside of Colorado Springs, Colo., about 60 miles from Denver. Students at Air Force, called cadets, adhere to a strict daily schedule that does not allow for much free time, though there are a number of extracurricular clubs and activities. Incoming cadets attend a five-week training program intended to prepare them for military life. Cadets are required to participate in athletics — either intercollegiate or intramural — and must pass a fitness test every semester. The Fighting Falcons, Air Force’s athletic teams, compete in NCAA’s Division I and are known for their traditional rivalries with fellow service academies Army  and Navy .

Academics at Air Force center on a core curriculum that all cadets must complete. Although the core curriculum comprises the majority of the academic experience, cadets must also choose a specialized field of study from more than 30 possible majors. Military training continues throughout the four years at Air Force, including courses and instruction in aviation and airmanship. Air Force, like the other service academies, is governed by an honor code that states: "We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does." Distinguished alumni include Gregg Popovich, head coach of the NBA San Antonio Spurs, and Chesley Sullenberger, the pilot made famous for safely landing a commercial flight in the Hudson River near New York City in 2009.

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U.S. Air Force Academy Jazz Band coming to Twin Falls; community invited

T WIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The United States Air Force Academy Jazz Band is coming to Twin Falls, and the community is invited.

The Falconaires, which is the big band of the United States Air Force Academy, is coming to Twin Falls for a fun jazz concert on April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the CSI Fine Arts Auditorium.

Jaime Parker who is the trombonist in the band says that it is going to be a 90 minute celebration of jazz music, which became popular during World War II.

April is jazz appreciation month, which is perfect timing for this free concert.

“In our concert we are going to play tribute to the rich history of jazz and another idea that is really central to jazz is the idea of innovation and that is also really important to the Air Force, so we are going to honor the idea by featuring some music from our members, some of which have never been heard before this tour, so there is going to be some world premieres, but also there will be some Patriotic tunes,” said TSGT Jaime Parker, the trombonist.

Tickets are free, but you must stop by the College of Southern Idaho Box Office to pick up the tickets prior to the show.

If there are any seats left 15 minutes before the show begins, they will allow in people who didn’t pick up their tickets ahead of time.

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How Can I Prepare?

Airmen give their all every day, you can start now.

Leading the greatest Air Force and Space Force in the world takes hard work and dedication. Show us you’ve got what it takes to stand apart from your peers and start preparing now.

Middle School Students The Future Is Never Far Off

The earlier you start preparing, the greater your chances are of earning an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. The most important thing is understanding what will be expected of you so you can work toward those goals as you progress through school.

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How does it feel to trace the footsteps of some of our nation’s most revered leaders? Come see the United States Air Force Academy for yourself and find out.

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Our outreach programs can help you determine whether the U.S. Air Force Academy is right for you as well as help you make your application as complete and competitive as possible.

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The majority of our events are held in the fall and spring, with fewer events in the summer months. To learn more about the U.S. Air Force Academy, check for an event that may be convenient for you.

High School Students Apply Yourself Before You Apply to the Academy

Even though your junior year of high school is when the application process officially begins, becoming a competitive applicant starts when you’re a freshman by building your academic record and participating in athletics as well as other leadership roles.

“I knew there’d be challenges, but that’s part of the reason why I wanted to come here. The best thing about the Academy is the opportunities that come with it.”

College Students It’s Never Too Late to Set Your Sights Even Higher

If you’re already in college but have always dreamed of attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, it might not be too late. If you’ve set yourself apart academically and athletically while also developing as a leader, then an appointment could be yours.

Commitment Spend Your Career Leading Others, Not Paying Off Debt

An education at the U.S. Air Force Academy is provided at no cost to cadets. Instead, once you graduate, you will commission as an officer in the U.S. Air Force or Space Force. The length of your commitment will depend on your career path, but the benefits will last a lifetime.

ENLISTED AIRMEN Take on the Next Challenge in Your Career

Character and responsibility are traits that we seek in potential cadets—traits that enlisted Airmen already possess. If you’re looking to join the officer ranks and willing to put in the work, you just may have what it takes to earn a spot at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

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The opportunity to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy is not just available to U.S. students. Every year, a limited number of slots are reserved for international students. While the application process may be different, the strict admission requirements are the same.

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