United States Air Force Academy
Authorized in 1954, the United States Air Force Academy came to Colorado in 1955 at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver. At the same time construction began in Colorado Springs on the permanent site of the Academy, which was occupied by the wing of cadets in 1958.
As the training ground for tomorrow’s Air Force leaders the scenic 18,000-acre campus doubles as university and boot camp. Each year approximately 10,000 men and women vie for the 1,000 slots available for entering freshman. There are 4,000 cadets attending the academy.
While many cities in the United States support colleges and universities or have military bases within their boundaries only a few have a facility that combines the unique attributes of both into one. The Academy has become a well-known landmark of Colorado Springs and a reliable contributor to the quality of life shared by all in the Pikes Peak region. With its “Commitment to Excellence” the United States Air Force Academy enjoys a rich history with its host community and looks forward to meeting the challenges of the future through the accomplishments of its cadets.
Area Code for Phone Numbers is (719) unless noted otherwise
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VETERANS & MILITARY RESOURCES
American Legion Posts
American Legion Post 3
P.O. Box 235, Calhan
American Legion Post 5
15 E.Platte Ave. (80903), 632-0960
American Legion Post 38
6685 Southmoor Dr., 392-9901
Fountain 80817
American Legion Post 39
634 Manitou Ave., 685-4724
Manitou Springs 80829
American Legion Post 209
4291 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. (80918), 599-8624
American Legion Post 1980
P.O. Box 1980
Woodward Pk. (80903), 687-0994
Resources
Colorado Springs Veteran Center
416 E. Colorado Ave., 471-9992
Disabled American Veterans
3754 E. LaSalle, 380-8005
Diversified Veterans Corporate Ctr.
2315 N. Weber, 630-2220
El Paso County Veterans Affairs
105 N. Spruce St., 444-5625
Teller County Veterans Services
11400 U.S. Hwy 24, Divide, 687-8648
The Retired Enlisted Assoc. (Chapter 1)
834 Emory Circle (Office), 596-0927
U.S. Government Department of Veterans Affairs
Benefits Information &Assistance, 800-827-1000
Complaints, 800-488-8244
Vocational Rehab (local), 633-1871
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Pikes PeakPost 4051
430 E. Pikes Peak Ave., 632-9874
VFW Post 3917
4715 W.Clearview Dr., 392-8677
Security 80911
VFWPost 101
702 S. Tejon (80903), 632-2776
VFW Post 6461
753 S. Santa Fe Ave., 382-7957
Fountain 80817
Newspapers
TheMountaineer (Weekly)
Ft. Carson, 526-4144
Academy Spirit (Weekly)
Air Force Academy Cadet News, 333-2990
www.military.com
www.coloradospringschamber.org/military
One of the operation command centers at the Cheyenne Mountain complex.