United States Air Force Academy

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is a public educational institute located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was founded on April 1, 1954 and falls under the purview of the U.S. Department of Defense. The institution operates within the education, higher education, university, and military academy industries.

USAFA is accredited by several organizations, including the Higher Learning Commission, American Chemical Society, Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The academy is affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the National Athletic Association.

The United States Air Force Academy has several mottos, including "Excellence in All We Do", "Integrity First", and "Service Before Self". The academy has multiple subsidiaries such as the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School, United States Air Force Academy, Cadet Area, United States Air Force Academy Cadet Wing, United States Air Force Academy Cemetery, United States Air Force Academy Cadet Insignia, United States Air Force Academy Endowment, and the United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel.

The academy's main address is 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3100, USAF Academy, CO 80840-5002. Other locations on campus include Academic Affairs and Registrar, located at 2354 Fairchild Drive, Suite 2G13, Admissions at 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 2400, Alumni Outreach at 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3100, Parent Outreach at 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3100, and the Safety Office at 8110 Security Drive.