Air Force Academy
The staff and faculty of the U.S. Air Force Academy, in the interest of our future national security, molds our future leaders into outstanding young men and women into Air Force officers with knowledge, character, and discipline; motivated to lead the worlds' greatest aerospace force in service to the nation. Before its graduates enter various flying and support specialties, the Academy trains them to be, first and foremost, Air Force officers. Of the more than 35,009 cadets have graduated in 44 classes, more than 51.2 percent are still on active duty. Cadets complete four years of studies leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. Emphasis is given to academics, military training, athletic conditioning, and spiritual and ethical development. Academics include classes in the basic sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and military art and science. Within this framework, all cadets complete a core curriculum consisting of 112 semester hours. They can specialize in any of 30 academic majors and 4 minors.
Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs is the second largest city in Colorado. At elevation 6,035 feet, it is situated near the base of one of the most famous American peaks, Pikes Peak, on the east side of the Rocky Mountains. In addition to Pikes Peak, there are many other tourist attractions in the area, including Garden of the Gods, a collection of large red sandstone formations, the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Cave of the Winds, the United States Olympic Training Complex, the American Numismatic Association, and the United States Air Force Academy.
Colorado Springs is the home of Colorado College and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS), as well as the United States Air Force Academy. The Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball team, in the Pacific Coast League plays at Sky Sox Stadium. The ballpark is located on the eastern edge of Colorado Springs. It is the highest professional ballpark in North America.
It is the home of the 7th Infantry Division, the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, the Third Brigade Combat Team of the 4th Infantry Division, the Second Brigade Combat Team of the 2nd Infantry Division and the 43rd Area Support Group.
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- Lackland AFB
- Fort Benning
- Fort Jackson
- Fort Knox
- Fort Leonard Wood
- Fort Sill
- MCRD Parris Island
- MCRD San Diego
- Great Lakes NTC
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