What's Inside The United States Air Force Academy?

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Two years ago, you inspired me to apply to USAFA. Now i'm watching your videos in my dorm room in Vandenburg, shinning my shoes and ironing my short sleeve blues.

I'm not a military member. I'm not even American. But watching this video and learn about all the amazing high standards & facilities of the Academy fills me up with pride for the US Air Force.

Excellent video kudos, Sir. I joined as enlisted airman out of high school 1987-1992; The best decision in my life. To anyone watching this video: Air Force officers are some of the best trained, educated, & natural leaders I have ever met. The Air Force turned an 18 year old teenager in me into a dedicated police chief, medic, husband, & father of 30 years. It can be tough, but WELL WORTH IT-Go Falcons!!!

As a West Point cadet, this is an incredible video and it was very cool to see the similarities and differences between USAFA and USMA. Your video quality is insane and I wish someone made a video like this for my academy. Thank you for your hard work!

Having been born and raised in the backyard of the U.S. Naval Academy I can personally attest to the history that each service academy has but also having mentored countless cadets throughout my 16+ years in Civil Air Patrol the Air Force Academy is definitely on the top of my list of places to visit! Fortunately many of our cadets who attend a service academy will be so experienced with drill and ceremony that they'll have a significant advantage of other newbies!! Excellent video Sam, hope you're able to visit the USNA, USMA and USCGA as well sir!!

ngl this video gives me chills even watching as a cadet here at USAFA. Thank you for the high quality work you give to what your passionate of :D

As a huge fan of architecture, take a good look at this entire facility. Interior updates aside, this was designed and built in the late 50's and early 60's. And there isn't one square inch of it that looks old or out of date. Tremendous tribute, to architect, Walter Netsch.

Great video Sam .. coulda used this a few years ago. My Dad served USAF enlisted from 52-73, I served USAF enlisted 76-96 (too short to attend USAFA), My daughter graduated in 2020, my granddaughter is walking the Ramp this year. Fly high Falcons!! We're an Air Force family!

As a former AF E6 with almost 12 years active duty (1970-82), I wasn't aware of a lot of this at the Academy. Very informative, Sam, and a well produced video!

I'm from the country of tulips and Vincent van Gogh. This is simply awesome! Your story with the airforce is inspiring. Of course your ambition as a videographer is breathtaking. I hope the new recruits make their dreams come true. And Sam, may yours come true too ✌️

This video is beyond amazing. I have never seen such a thorough (though brief) tour of this campus before. Even from the Academy itself and snippets from "a day in the life students", they leave a LOT about this place out. I never knew half of the facilities even existed, such as the observatory or that there was a ski shop, etc and that certain places were open to the public. No one ever talks or shows some of the most commonly accessed places for students such as the massive dorm room complex (the view from 4:56 - 5:02 is completely new to me, the entire interior, and externally again at 6:02 about the Quads) or the library. What gets the most, though still little attention is the mess hall. I had no idea the buildings were like this, as there's usually no focus on any architecture besides the chapel - and that's a real disservice. The most that's put out to the public are very few specific aerial shots of the terrazzo (I didn't know there were water fountains and gardens) circling their focus around the exterior of chapel, and the first day footprints. Other than that, it's just the interior of the football field, especially during graduation. Thank you for also including footage of the other athletics fields as well. Seriously, well done. This video is an excellent "look inside" for those interested in the Academy. While I won't ever be a student here (my time has passed. Had I wanted to join and been appointed straight out of high school, I would have been part of the class of 2013 - plus even if age weren't a factor, I would be disqualified as I also have a Bachelor of Science degree from another institution - something an applicant cannot have earned prior to joining as the institution), I do love learning about service academies and what student life is like there. From my perspective, compared to the USNA and the USMA at West Point, the USAFA objectively seems to have the least amount of public outreach, such as this simple broad-based tour. You really do fill a much needed informational role. Thank you.

Well done Sam. Thank you for sharing. Watching the video does bring back memories of the academy visiting our '21 cadet graduating from CS-27 Thunderbirds.

I am 16 at the moment and I live in New Zealand. I am incredibly ambitious move to the US after finishing high school and to join the academy. It would be the ultimate dream come true to serve as a fighter pilot in the USAF. To become involved with the space industry as an astronaut after serving would be incredible also! Thank you so very much for this incredibly useful video Sam.

The effort you go through to bring us videos like these, Sam, is unbelievable! Hats off to you! Thanks!

What an amazing video!! Thank you for this in depth look behind the scenes!!! As a retired SMSGT (67-92) I am still proud of the Air Force and my country!! Thank you!!

Excellent video. I have a nephew senior and niece sophomore (brother & sister) at USAFA and they love it. Can't wait to see them both graduate. My line of work takes me to various military bases and I have such a love for our service men and women, thank you so much for your service.

What an amazing video!! Awesome tour Sam. Hats off to you! Thanks!

THIS WAS FABULOUS!!!! Thank you SO much for this comprehensive tour of the Academy. I have always been aware of its existence but had NO IDEA of the extent of the facilities! I have family in the Air Force, of whom we are VERY proud. This Grandmother LOVES following you 😊😉!!

Wow! Great job! I’ve been to the Air Force Academy before. Almost went there. And your video captures the spirit of it. Not only that, I was really interested in all the details that you were able to provide. I saw your KC 135 video last night. Like your dad, mine was a KC 135 captain, but that was back in the 60s. He’s been gone for many years and watching your video really connected me better with what he did. I never knew the kind of detail that you showed. Thank you. I look forward to your other videos.