Overview
The U.S. Air Force Academy trains cadets to become officers in the Air Force and Space Force, on a large campus at the foot of the Rampart Range.
History
Congress created the academy in 1954. Its first class trained at a temporary site in Denver before moving to the permanent campus in 1958.
Today
The academy and its visitor center are major parts of the Colorado Springs community, and on-base work follows military access rules.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.