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Parents Guide
This is certainly an exciting time in the life of your son or daughter. And it should be an exciting time for you, too.

In a sea of both career options and college choices, the Air Force Academy offers both in one very attractive package:

  • A cost-free education
  • World-class academics
  • A guaranteed career as a leader – an officer – in the United States Air Force.

No doubt, your son or daughter will have questions about joining the Academy. But your questions may be very different. This section is here to guide you to the answers you may be looking for. If you don’t find them in the sections below, please feel free to contact us any time. For more information on all military options, please visit www.todaysmilitary.com.

Introduction Introduction
Day in and day out, find out what it's like.
Admissions Admissions
Find out how to begin the application process.
Character Character
Cadets are taught to recognize the right thing to do - then do it.
Leadership Leadership
Every lesson, every activity, every day, our goal is to build leaders.
Academics Academics
Learn about the moral excellence required of every cadet.
Athletics Athletics
The successful Cadet will have a sharp mind, and a strong body.
Cadet Life Cadet Life
How long do you have to serve in the Air Force? Depends.
After the Academy After the Academy
Discover the career options available after the Academy
The Cost The Cost
How Cadets learn to become officers.