Director of Admissions
“The Air Force Academy is one of the most selective colleges
in America. We seek young men and women who have the qualities and
genuine motivation to succeed in a very challenging environment and
whose primary goal is to serve our nation as an Air Force officer.
The competition for an appointment is extremely high. You must have
a proven record of achievement in academics, athletics, extracurricular
activities, and leadership. This catalog clearly describes what you
need to do and when to do it – the key is starting early. Our
professional staff and Liaison Officers will guide you through each
step. For those who are accepted, there are endless opportunities
and challenges that wait with a wonderful future in the world's premier
aerospace force.”
As Director of Admissions, Colonel Cleaves is responsible for recruiting the nation's finest young men and women for entrance into the United States Air Force Academy. To accomplish this mission, Colonel Cleaves leads a 60 person permanent staff and an Admissions Liaison Officer Program of nearly 1,800 Reserve and active duty Air Force officers. Colonel Cleaves is a 1985 Graduate with Distinction from The United States Air Force Academy. He earned a master's degree as Honor Graduate (4.0 GPA) from Webster University in Human Resource Development as a Distinguished Graduate in 1994. Colonel Cleaves earned a second master’s degree in Joint Campaign Planning and Strategy upon graduation from the first National Defense University’s Advanced Warfighting School in 2005. He is a graduate of Air Command and Staff College, Squadron Officers School. A command pilot with over 2,600 flying hours (160 combat/combat support), Colonel Cleaves has served at Joint Staff, Major Command and Wing levels including assignments at McConnell AFB, Kansas, Whiteman AFB, Missouri, the Pentagon, and an overseas tour in England. He has served as KC-133 squadron commander, Instructor Pilot and Assistant Operations Officer, UPT T-38 Flight Commander, and Chief B-1 Companion Trainer Program. Colonel Cleaves’ decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with six oak-leaf clusters, the Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster and the Air Force Achievement Medal. Prior to returning to the United States Air Force Academy Colonel Cleaves was Chief, Program Support Division, The Joint Staff/J3 at the Pentagon. Colonel Cleaves was appointed Director of Admissions in September 2007.
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