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Located at
the foothills of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, the US Air
Force Academy is located northwest of Colorado Springs,
Colorado. Serviced by the Colorado Springs Airport, located 15
miles south of the Academy, Colorado Springs is a military
town that continues to experience tremendous growth. "The
Springs", as we are affectionately known, is a high cost of
living area. The average price of a single-family house is
$202,500. The base operator's phone number is 719-333-1110, or
DSN 312-333-1110.
History
The Air Force Academy is the youngest of the U.S. service
academies. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a
congressional bill establishing the Air Force Academy on April
1, 1954. It was the intent of the Air Force to create a
landmark equal to that of West Point, Annapolis or any other
highly visible national asset. On June 14, 1954, the then
Secretary of the Air Force, Harold E. Talbott, chose the
present site and, on the same day, named a corner of Lowery
AFB, Colorado, as the temporary site of the Academy while the
permanent site was being constructed. The dedication of the
temporary site and the swearing in of the first class (306
cadets) took place on July 11, 1955. Lt. Gen Hubert R. Harmon,
who had been involved in much of the pre-legislation Academy
planning, was recalled from retirement to become the first
Superintendent. The first class of cadets to include women
entered in 1976, and graduated in 1980. The Academy received
two special honors on April 1, 2004 when the U.S. Postal
Service celebrated the Academy’s 50th anniversary with a
commemorative 37-cent stamp. Additionally, the Academy’s cadet
area was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S.
Department of the Interior.
Mission
The staff and faculty of the United States Air Force Academy
are charged with developing and inspiring future air and space
leaders with a vision for tomorrow through academic and
military instruction. The Academy prepares these future
officers to assume the leadership roles of the 21st century
and beyond. The US Air Force Academy is a Direct Reporting
Unit (DRU).
Sponsorship
To request a sponsor, contact the Military Personnel Flight at
your current location and/or call the orderly room at your
gaining installation and ask for the Sponsorship Point of
Contact. Until you obtain a permanent address at the Academy,
your mail may be forwarded to: Your Name, General Delivery,
United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840. Upon arrival, pick
up mail at the Postal Service Center in the Community Center,
Bldg. 5136, 719-333-4262 or DSN 312-333-4262.
If checking in during normal duty hours, contact your sponsor
or your unit orderly room. If you are checking in after normal
duty hours, please report to our 24-hour arrival point. Our
24-hour arrival point is the Rampart Lodge, Bldg. 3130. Their
phone number is 719-333-4910 or DSN 312-333-4910. Rampart
Lodge is located on the Air Force Academy next to the
Officer's Club on Academy Drive. In-bound civilians should
report to Civilian Personnel Office (CPO), 8430 Edgerton
Drive, Suite 101.
Temporary Quarters
Call the Rampart Lodge at 719-333-4910 to make reservations as
soon as you receive orders. There are 30 TLF units and each
unit sleeps up to five people and has a fully equipped
kitchen. There are also 14 Distinguished Visitors Quarters and
69 quarters that are shared among visiting officers, senior
NCOs, and visiting airmen. Newcomers are limited to a 15-day
stay, additional stay is only permitted on a "space-available"
basis. Please note that NO pets are allowed. There are many
hotels and motels in the surrounding communities, however,
availability may be limited during special events and the
summer tourist season. Plan ahead and be sure you have
confirmed reservations prior to arrival.
Relocation Assistance
The Newcomers Orientation and Information Fair are held
monthly at the Milazzo Center, contact the Airman and Family
Readiness Center for more information. Our highly rated Red
Carpet Tour is held the last Friday of each month. The Loan
Locker is located in the Outdoor Recreation Center in Building
5136. They do not carry linens. It is recommended that you put
linens in your hold baggage or mail them to your new address.
Contact the Relocation Program Team at 719-333-3444 or DSN
312-333-3444 with any questions.
Critical Installation Information
There are several changes occurring within the base housing
arena that are impacting the availability of on base quarters
construction of new base housing, remodeling of existing
housing, and conversion from military operated to privatize
housing. Due to these changes, the elementary school in Pine
Valley will close in 2009. Before departing your current
location, contact our Housing Office at 719-867-9688. Also
note no DSN number has been established. |
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