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Colonel Todd M. Zachary
Commander, USAF Academy Preparatory School
"The USAF Academy Preparatory School provides a special opportunity for selected young men and women to earn an appointment to the Air Force Academy. Completion of the Prep School's challenging curriculum increases the student's potential for admission to and successful completion of the Air Force Academy. To earn an appointment to the Academy however, students must complete the Prep School program, meet Academy entrance requirements, and be selected by the Academy Board. Awaiting those who are offered appointments are superior professional leadership training, an outstanding academic education, and preparation to be a highly successful career officer in the United States Air Force."

About Colonel Todd M. Zachary
Colonel Todd M. Zachary is commander of the United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School. He directs a one-year academic, military training, athletic and character development program leading graduates to possible appointment in the Cadet Wing. The colonel entered the Air Force in 1987 as a graduate of the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at California State University in Northridge. Colonel Zachary earned a Master’s degree in Humanities, from California State University, Dominguez Hills in 1996, and a Master’s degree in Defense Studies from Kings College, London in 1999. He is a graduate of the Joint Services Command and Staff College, RAF Bracknell, UK, the Air Force School of Advanced Airpower Studies, Maxwell AFB, AL, and the U.S. Naval War College, Newport, RI.

Colonel Zachary is a command navigator with over 2,400 flying hours in the T-37,T43A, B-52G, and B-52H aircraft.

Colonel Zachary’s first assignment was flying the B-52 Stratofortress at Minot AFB, ND. In addition to Minot AFB, the colonel has served at Randolph AFB, TX; RAF Bracknell, UK; Maxwell AFB, AL; the Pentagon; Naval War College, RI and Elmendorf AFK, AK.

Colonel Zachary assumed duties as Preparatory School Commander in June 2008.

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