Links for the US Air Force Academy, for VA Loans, Base Allowance for Housing, and other military relocation links.

US Air Force Academy

The United States Air Force Academy offers a four-year program of instruction and experience designed to provide cadets the knowledge and character essential for leadership, and the motivation to serve as Air Force career officers. Each cadet graduates with a bachelor of science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. Course of Study: Cadets are exposed to a balanced curriculum that provides a general and professional foundation essential to a career Air Force officer. Special needs of future Air Force officers are met by professionally oriented courses, including human physiology, computer science, economics, military history, astronautics, law and political science. The core curriculum includes courses in science, engineering, social sciences and humanities. Cadets take additional elective courses to complete requirements for one of 25 major areas of study. About 60 percent of the cadets complete majors in science and engineering; the other 40 percent graduate in the social sciences and humanities. Some of the most popular majors include management, astronautical engineering, international affairs and political science, history, behavioral science, civil engineering, aeronautical engineering, electrical engineering and engineering mechanics. US Air Force Academy Faculty Composition: The majority of the academy's nearly 600 faculty members are Air Force officers. They are selected primarily from career-officer volunteers who have established outstanding records of performance and dedication. Each has at least a master's degree and more than 35 percent have doctorates. In addition to imparting knowledge, each faculty member must assist with the development of character and qualities of leadership essential to future Air Force career officers and the motivation of service to country. To provide greater contributions by a diverse faculty, the academy has several distinguished civilian professors and associate professors who serve one or more years. Officers from other services are members of the faculty as well, and a small number of officers from allied countries teach in the foreign language, history and political science departments. Distinguished civilian and military lecturers also share their expertise with the cadets during the academic year.

Military Relocation: VA Loan links

• Relocation reimbursement

• Link for general rules about VA Loan Eligibility

• Link for frequently asked questions about getting a VA Loan

• Link for instructions on obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility for a VA Loan

• Application Form VA Form 26-1800: Request for A Certificate of Eligibility for a VA Home Benefits Loan PDF download

Military Relocation: Base Allowance for Housing

• Frequently Asked Questions about your Base Allowance For Housing (BAH)

• Calculate your Base Allowance for Housing (BAH)

• The relevant Colorado Springs zip code for calculating your BAH for the US Air Force Academy is 80840.

Other Military Relocation Links

• Here's the useful link to the DOD "Military Relocation Station"

• "FedRooms" is a GSA-linked web site providing travelers lists of hotels with non-capacity controlled availability, safe and convenient locations, additional complimentary amenities, direct billing, and rates within per diem allowance. Or for assistance, contact the Help Desk at 1 (800) 226-1741.

• Here's the link to learn the basics about the 10 core relocation reimbursement programs. Then make a pre-move visit to the relocation manager in your family center for help estimating what each program will provide you.

• And for general information, see the Military Newcomers Guide where military personnel, civilian employees and their spouses can find information such as facilities and services available on base, base history and current mission as well as information on the local areas and events.

• And here's the link to the National Military Families Association.