Donors create impact on academic programs

The United States Air Force Academy is a respected institution of higher learning and a proving ground for future Air Force officers. Its academic programs are tough — they need to be in order to produce officers of character with a solid base of knowledge.

Cadets are also provided opportunities to take what they learn in the classroom and see it come to life through a variety of programs. They can experience cultural immersion, domestic and international travel, academic competitions, capstone research projects or staff rides, which allow them to visit places that defined the history of our nation and the world.

Many of these unique cadet experiences are made possible through private donations from Academy graduates and friends, which exceeded $1.19 million in 2016.