What's Inside The United States Air Force Academy?

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
1:11 Terrazzo
2:07 Mitchell Hall
3:10 Noon Meal Formation
3:51 Running the Strips
4:30 Dormitories
6:20 Room Tour
7:28 Chapel
8:23 Polaris Hall
9:13 Honor Board Room
9:52 Arnold Hall
10:22 Planetarium
10:47 Interested in the Air Force Academy?
12:07 Academics
12:42 Fairchild Hall
13:55 McDermott Library
14:21 The Footprints
15:05 Athletics
15:40 Outdoor Ropes Course
16:07 Athletic Facilities
16:53 Natatorium
17:38 Field House
18:56 Airfield
20:21 Wings of Blue
21:10 Falcon Stadium
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@SamEckholm
@SamEckholm 8 місяців тому
Are you interested in attending the Air Force Academy? ✈️ Check out my online course, breaking down everything you need to know about preparing, applying, and surviving. www.academyblueprint.com/
@pyeitme508
@pyeitme508 8 місяців тому
Wow
@MechAero_Labs
@MechAero_Labs 8 місяців тому
Can a non-USA citizen join ?
@Envixityghost
@Envixityghost 8 місяців тому
@@MechAero_Labs no
@SamEckholm
@SamEckholm 8 місяців тому
@@MechAero_Labs Yes! However, it's done through the international student program. It's a bit complex, but I break it all down in my online course if you're interested.
@doglover136_
@doglover136_ 8 місяців тому
my friend madeline wilson just completed the freshman bootcamp i think it’s called, she is a freshman and i wish her luck even though i haven’t talked to her in a while
@ShinjukuTokyo-yq6mp
@ShinjukuTokyo-yq6mp 8 місяців тому
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.
@SamEckholm
@SamEckholm 8 місяців тому
Oh wow that’s pretty cool! Hope you enjoy your time there 👍🏼
@ankitsasmal6513
@ankitsasmal6513 8 місяців тому
Hi Shinjuku , Did you know what is the name of the jacket Sam wearing in this vlog
@BenNgo
@BenNgo 8 місяців тому
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.
@x-men69-96
@x-men69-96 8 місяців тому
Come to the US and join the Air Force. You will earn a green card as well with an excellent pay and benefits.
@marcusburrell8023
@marcusburrell8023 8 місяців тому
@@x-men69-96they only do this with certain countries now after 2016.
@x-men69-96
@x-men69-96 8 місяців тому
@@marcusburrell8023 2023, they need people now, desperately.
@pizzacutter5469
@pizzacutter5469 8 місяців тому
@@marcusburrell8023Is Italy and Switzerland part of those countries?
@marcusburrell8023
@marcusburrell8023 8 місяців тому
@@pizzacutter5469 I’m not sure exactly I know the Philippines is one. It should be easy to look up though.
@jedcosby7000
@jedcosby7000 8 місяців тому
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!
@SamEckholm
@SamEckholm 8 місяців тому
Sounds like I need to come out and make one for West Point 😉 . Thanks man!
@vanrothpeou4291
@vanrothpeou4291 8 місяців тому
@@SamEckholm Please make one for West Point.
@jonhettrick7969
@jonhettrick7969 8 місяців тому
Also do it for the naval academy. I only say that because I live in Maryland. But I was Air Force.
@overzone666
@overzone666 8 місяців тому
absolutely for the naval academy.@@jonhettrick7969
@loganleroy8622
@loganleroy8622 7 місяців тому
@@SamEckholm Yes please make one for USNA, too. I think you'd do a good job of doing the other service academies justice. And your videography is top class.
@lyonanddebanderson4418
@lyonanddebanderson4418 8 місяців тому
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!!!
@USAIRFORCE621
@USAIRFORCE621 8 місяців тому
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!!
@prestonwhite4129
@prestonwhite4129 8 місяців тому
I sincerely hope he visits USNA, I am a Mid that would love to meet him!
@nathanking8396
@nathanking8396 8 місяців тому
@@prestonwhite4129congrats on your acceptance. Enjoy your time there but don’t waste it. You have a very important job ahead of you. Good luck.
@glitchtastic759
@glitchtastic759 8 місяців тому
@@prestonwhite4129 “Mid”shipmen being sus.
@gardraulin4746
@gardraulin4746 8 місяців тому
Always nice to see a senior member for CAP out here, Semper Vigilance, sir.
@andersenclark8238
@andersenclark8238 7 місяців тому
what about usmma?
@AstralSax
@AstralSax 8 місяців тому
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
@rodriguezrogelio96
@rodriguezrogelio96 8 місяців тому
Future Air Force pilot buddy keep it going! I’m 26 idk if in a few years I could still join lol or if too late
@gizmoswr679
@gizmoswr679 8 місяців тому
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!
@scuffedgravyboat
@scuffedgravyboat 6 місяців тому
that is beautiful, thank you to your entire family
@BravoCheesecake
@BravoCheesecake 8 місяців тому
I love how the tradition of attention to detail is incorporated into everything. It could mean the difference between life and death in the field. There's a reason we have the best pilots on the planet.
@ozz66
@ozz66 8 місяців тому
best aircraft not pilot
@BravoCheesecake
@BravoCheesecake 8 місяців тому
@@ozz66 Both
@CramcrumBrewbringer
@CramcrumBrewbringer 8 місяців тому
@@ozz66 Both
@ethanmayo399
@ethanmayo399 5 місяців тому
@@ozz66bruh wtf u saying. What do u know about our pilots to justify that they aren’t the best
@ozz66
@ozz66 5 місяців тому
@@BravoCheesecake nope
@seamusoreilly804
@seamusoreilly804 8 місяців тому
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!
@scottpatnode92
@scottpatnode92 8 місяців тому
scarecrow pub...i went to brackett elementary at pease afb, i move to space coast 88 meet 3 Breackett brothers, there was a general Brackett in civil war.1/3 design from annunaki tyet again. im portsmouth when christa mc cauliffe from portsmouth blew up like columbia i predict disaster on reentry 15 minutes before lift off. 1961 , same year as betty n barney hill zeta reticuli bi racial couple abduction ,mike rockerfellar meets new guineau tribe, wow, white meets black, and biracial meets alien. betty n barney hill abduction is correlated to sept 19,20 2014 turkey tsunami correlated from my research from a 15 year tsunami dream flashback i got sept 19,2014 tell everyone put bedrooms upstairs, itell turkey isis invading their country they side with isis, and hit with tsunami like drewam warned 6 days later sept 25, 2014.. BOOM!!! here comes the BOOM>> i postyed in fo in egypt feb 25 2020 mubarek egypt pres ends up dying that day unkowingly and barney hill died feb 25 1969 8 years after abduction ,im God of third heaven my b day 8-3-76(666)777(888) st pat, scott patnode lucky charms ive only spent about 5 years of my 47 year life with a woman, i do love being alone though, so.. my first sphere ufo cloaked after three seconds april 2005. i came up with triangulated light x,y,z image background behind you in front of you to cloak is what it taught me, china uses for laser light sin sky. millions of methheads fast heartsbeats over heating earth..if people worked at night billions wouldnt heat up earth every day either. not much done to cool earth,ever either.thats 3 strikes.. cali hurricane all that rain to wash the poo, pee and fentanyl into the drinking water..lol i was hit twice in one week car accidents, i had friend die his brother died 2 weeks later, i was born 2 months pre mature, hawking , ermey, bell, ms bush died in "222" fashion when my friends and i seeing 222 constantly and figuring its connected to annunaki sun people, 1/3 hawking 76-2=74 ermey age, -2 Bell 72+20=92 age of nancy bush when she died i shook her husbands hand 1982 nellsis afb he said: do you know why you are here?" .."yes i do, i was here to save planet with aliens your country stole from trying to kill now im the avatar everything i see , think , or do your country copies, like the wanna be it is, and doesnt share the alien tech it steals so i started designing anti radiation tech had aliens take out nuclear reactors,collapse some tunnels carlsbrad, hanford, china binary inert gas nuclear power problem when my binary inert gas vehicle is stolen by john deere and nasa, when theyre dropping your craft hitting iss with meteor the week i wanted, correlated dust storm and wanted voyager craft taken out instead, dust storm takes out opprtunity rover, i got everything documented pics on everything, entire invasion, both shuttles , challenger, columbia, fukushima, chernobyl 1986 military takes too much blood out of me puts me in seizure , no lawsuit no money either, chernobyl means "wormwood" from revelations, dumb planet.. youtube :sumsco vanpat P node pinterest@scottpatnode3 youre being eliminated, terminated, better learn quick who God and Satan are!! i did..heatt causes dehydraTION AND distress grandmother lived mount wildcat next to mount washington, i got pics of washington in clouds.dotty and armand wood.rip
@opera.exchanger
@opera.exchanger 7 місяців тому
thank you for your service, sir!
@pianoscape9235
@pianoscape9235 5 місяців тому
Thank you for your service
@bartvos89
@bartvos89 8 місяців тому
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 ✌️
@jordroelfsema
@jordroelfsema 8 місяців тому
Gekoloniseerd! 😉
@KimYoungUn69
@KimYoungUn69 8 місяців тому
U from turkey?
@kareharpies
@kareharpies 8 місяців тому
Lol its true tulips are native to and first bred by the turks. But he did say vincent van gogh so in addition to the tulip reference its clear he's dutch.
@roccosophie6498
@roccosophie6498 6 місяців тому
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.
@theaviationchannel9111
@theaviationchannel9111 8 місяців тому
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.
@AbhinavSingh04
@AbhinavSingh04 7 місяців тому
Instead of doing that, I would recommend serving your own country by joining the NZ airforce.
@tammytammy6138
@tammytammy6138 7 місяців тому
You can come as an international student and then commission into your own Air Force, check with your U.S. embassy!
@enriqueleal-sierra
@enriqueleal-sierra 6 місяців тому
@@AbhinavSingh04shut up
@SnackPack913
@SnackPack913 6 місяців тому
Study hard and good luck!
@abdulrafaynawaz1335
@abdulrafaynawaz1335 5 місяців тому
@@AbhinavSingh04 ABHI-NONE-DONE
@andrewcordova3709
@andrewcordova3709 8 місяців тому
As a Colorado resident, this is an amazingly accurate depiction of the AFA.
@adeshkumar6502
@adeshkumar6502 8 місяців тому
I'm From India , I can say that Training Center of U.S. Airforce is Awesome. Sending Lots Love From India. Great Video
@ZacharyHarpel
@ZacharyHarpel 8 місяців тому
The effort you go through to bring us videos like these, Sam, is unbelievable! Hats off to you! Thanks!
@jimwhitaker4327
@jimwhitaker4327 8 місяців тому
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.
@megamachine7818
@megamachine7818 8 місяців тому
wtf. the nicest university ive ever seen and no tuition cost. every university in US could be like this
@OperatorRedx
@OperatorRedx 8 місяців тому
How? The only reason airforce academy is "free" is because you are required to serve for 5 years afterwards.
@JG20204
@JG20204 8 місяців тому
^^ what that guy said. Any military service academy you are required to serve after you graduate
@Ijustwannagohome0212
@Ijustwannagohome0212 8 місяців тому
@@OperatorRedxbro only 5 years? The one in korea requires 10 years of service and its old af
@Ijustwannagohome0212
@Ijustwannagohome0212 8 місяців тому
@@yogyalreesenah its 10
@joshcurtis386
@joshcurtis386 8 місяців тому
It’s only “free” cause you sign a contract saying you’ll serve as an Officer in the Air Force. If you withdraw you either owe the Air Force reimbursement for expenses or a switch of your contract to enlisted service. Either way, your paying for the school through something
@SpiritHawk7
@SpiritHawk7 8 місяців тому
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.
@LivnTex
@LivnTex 6 місяців тому
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.
@Mike-ds1mu
@Mike-ds1mu 4 місяці тому
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.
@janicebrowningaquino792
@janicebrowningaquino792 5 місяців тому
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 😊😉!!
@FrankMcClung
@FrankMcClung 8 місяців тому
This is great Sam. USAFA Admissions should have done this years ago. Happy to see that cadet entrepreneurial spirit still going strong. Hope you make a mint and help some future Zoomies along the way. '93
@justaguy4768
@justaguy4768 8 місяців тому
My takeaway from this video is, the United States government does NOT mess around.
@TheCaretaker555
@TheCaretaker555 8 місяців тому
My takeaway from this video is, the United States government like to globe trot around the world causing trouble for no reason
@jonmunch3298
@jonmunch3298 8 місяців тому
The US government serves only itself.
@user-wx7id3yh7i
@user-wx7id3yh7i 8 місяців тому
@@TheCaretaker555 Thanks for the interjection by a jerkoff.
@charlesfellows6736
@charlesfellows6736 8 місяців тому
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!!
@kencase2179
@kencase2179 8 місяців тому
Sam, thanks for showing us around the Air Force Academy. It is a spectacular campus. Thank you for your service to all who graduated.
@youmadethereboresph
@youmadethereboresph 8 місяців тому
You can also join the Air Force as active duty enlisted and then apply to the academy. I've had a few friends do this and it's easier than the normal process since you no longer need a congressman to endorse you. As an airman, just get your commander to sign off and you're good to apply!
@kindnuguz
@kindnuguz 8 місяців тому
I love all this and every single person that makes all this possible. 100% worth everything that is put into it. To all that are currently in Academy thank you, and to any thinking if they want to join, do it and I thank you in advance. I know if I was 18 again and didn't know what I wanted to do, this is a very good career path
@yogib37
@yogib37 8 місяців тому
I am way too old to apply, but when I was in High School I wanted to go to the AFA. I highly doubted it I would of been selected. Well did not matter if i would or not I get a medical condition that would fail me anyways. Thanks for sharing this. How I wish I could of gone into the Air Force. My Father a Ret. Lt. COL wrote some recommended letters for some of his youth soccer players that got selected and gone on and grauuated and become fighter pilots. Thank Sam it was a very nice video.
@tlam4202
@tlam4202 8 місяців тому
This video makes me wish I had the high aspirations of joining the Air Force Academy when I was a freshman or sophomore in high school. Kudos to you for creating a guide to how to join the Academy. I'm certain that it will effect a generation of AF officers.
@Team6OWG
@Team6OWG 8 місяців тому
Your basically saying its propaganda then?
@davidwolf226
@davidwolf226 8 місяців тому
What an interesting and enjoyable tour, Sam. Thank you!
@conner_kell5565
@conner_kell5565 8 місяців тому
Brings back memories. The best video of this type I have ever seen. Thank you. Class of 89
@northcarolinagirl
@northcarolinagirl 8 місяців тому
I'm enjoying this so much and well done. My husband was an AOC here for 4 years. We loved base housing and all the amenities including the elementary school for our two boys. We were there 1987-91. He was the AOC for 1st Squadron.
@hoku51
@hoku51 8 місяців тому
Awesome tour Sam, best yet about the USAFA. I had no idea how big and impressive the campus is. Worked with a lot of Zoomies in my AF and airline career.
@AmericanTacticalFighter
@AmericanTacticalFighter 8 місяців тому
What an amazing video!! Awesome tour Sam. Hats off to you! Thanks!
@cevans9750
@cevans9750 8 місяців тому
My dad was a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force and taught physics there back in the 80’s. The Cadet Chapel is my favorite part of campus. Definitely a must see.
@gregorioeduardo
@gregorioeduardo 8 місяців тому
Your videos and presentation is getting better every time you upload something. You are an example of how we persevere and many times, shoot for the stars when we have the support of those that we love, and those that love us the most 🌈.
@blackknight4623
@blackknight4623 8 місяців тому
My dream college for sure! Applying next year and I genuinely can’t wait. I’m nervous but I won’t be too crippled about not getting in. It’s insane and incredibly impressive what the requirements are to get in!
@chukwuemekapreciousajah
@chukwuemekapreciousajah 7 місяців тому
Same here..... Am so much interested as well
@Dallemations
@Dallemations 8 місяців тому
fun fact! my dad used to work right next to there at compassion international. there would be times when they would do there air shows so they would quit work early and we would come down there to watch. and since we knew a sergeant from church, he was able to get us a tour. I still remember walking into that huge chapel amazed!
@djcmatador
@djcmatador 8 місяців тому
That's awesome, I lived there from '94 to '04 while my dad was stationed there and it is an absolutely beautiful base. I haven't been back since but it brings back so many memories seeing it for the first time in 20 years. Pretty cool.
@iltc9734
@iltc9734 8 місяців тому
Really excellent video. I am an Australian writer, working on his first action novel and you just gave me a bunch of new ideas for one of my characters, so thank you very much indeed !
@yeetboiaug9615
@yeetboiaug9615 8 місяців тому
I have to be honest. As an Australian who wants to join the airforce, this campus makes me extremely jealous
@TuckandGame
@TuckandGame 8 місяців тому
I’m currently a high school sophomore and I’m looking ahead for my future and I have Auburn University on my list but now that I have seen this video. This makes me want to joint the academy and than the Air Force. Thank you so much for this information, Fly High Air Force
@aidend5455
@aidend5455 4 місяці тому
Video quality is amazing. I’d simply go here just for the architecture for how beautiful it’s made. Love this.
@user-qk8dj7bg2n
@user-qk8dj7bg2n 8 місяців тому
What an amazing video!! Awesome tour Sam. Hats off to you! Thanks!. What an interesting and enjoyable tour, Sam. Thank you!.
@Adventuregirl96
@Adventuregirl96 8 місяців тому
Thank you for the tour I was able to tour the Chapel and a bit more a few years ago.
@salcirruspilot4998
@salcirruspilot4998 7 місяців тому
Great job as usual Sam. You're a pro and this was an excellent overview of the Air Force Academy.
@bensayles1541
@bensayles1541 8 місяців тому
Great video Sam! Very informative and a fantastic overview of what to expect.
@jphoyost
@jphoyost 8 місяців тому
Sam, great initiative. Wish I could found someone like you to guide me through this process. I serve military in Sinai back in 1990 and my wish was become US air force pilot at that time. Had a US general recommendation but at the end I quite. Such a shame. With your help, I think you will receive a lot of applications worldwide. Regards
@ayyjayy2583
@ayyjayy2583 8 місяців тому
As a senior in high school, I understand the pain and stress of going through the college application process. I would suggest starting early and staying organized. Make a list of all the schools you're interested in and their deadlines. Also, take advantage of any resources your school offers, such as guidance counselors or college fairs. Practice for nomination interviews with friends or family, and make sure to research the school beforehand so you're prepared. Remember to take breaks and prioritize self-care during this challenging time. Good luck!
@bobbydouglass1813
@bobbydouglass1813 8 місяців тому
yep and you'd better start the process way before your senior yr IF you want to attempt entering one of the service academies!! AIM HIGH
@Apacheace101
@Apacheace101 8 місяців тому
Another great resource for anyone interested in the Air Force is Civil Air Patrol. A great entryway into the military life, with tons of fun along the way. I was personally a member of the Colorado Wing, Parker Raptors. I made it to Master Sergeant, an NCO. I still remember it well. Highly encourage people to take a look!
@bakedpotato31010
@bakedpotato31010 8 місяців тому
great video Sam! my brother went to the prep school there last year and that inspired me so much that I dream of going to the academy I hope one day I do and my life goal fly the c130.
@SamEckholm
@SamEckholm 8 місяців тому
That’s awesome! The prep school is an amazing opportunity too. Best of luck to you.
@drizzlybear5231
@drizzlybear5231 8 місяців тому
Awesome video, I really appreciate these videos!!!
@matthewpotter8491
@matthewpotter8491 8 місяців тому
That place looks unbelievable. The facilities are off the chart!
@AntonioGarcia-ts8ut
@AntonioGarcia-ts8ut 8 місяців тому
That planetarium was awesome I went there a few years ago as a field trip and it's probably the best thing u will experience at air force
@kingkea3451
@kingkea3451 8 місяців тому
Man... If I was American, this is something I would consider. Pretty epic facility!
@KookyKooka
@KookyKooka 8 місяців тому
They have options for people overseas as well I believe
@azureumbra
@azureumbra 8 місяців тому
@@KookyKooka USAFA has an exchange program with the other US Service Academies, as well as with cadets from other nations Air Force Academies. Semester long options are the most common, with a select few able to attend for the full 4 years from other countries. Both programs are highly competitive.
@bobbypatterson7481
@bobbypatterson7481 8 місяців тому
Sam - exceptional! Insightful, value-added and best caption of USAFA! Dynamic oratory, razor-sharp visuals and well-orchestrated combo. Worth every minute...
@SamEckholm
@SamEckholm 8 місяців тому
Thank you so much!
@user-lu4hx8ly2k
@user-lu4hx8ly2k 2 місяці тому
you are awesome sam, ive wanted to know more about the life as a cadet at the academy for a while🔥
@SnuXSley
@SnuXSley 8 місяців тому
This is actually incredible to look at. I would love to see more in-depth videos about this place. Looks like theres a lot i could learn about all kinds of stuff. Im not American nor am i capable of being in the military. Im from Denmark and i got rejected from being part of it..
@IIXxSLAYERxXII
@IIXxSLAYERxXII 8 місяців тому
The whole thing looks so modern it looks like its brand new
@SamEckholm
@SamEckholm 8 місяців тому
Pretty sweet!
@IIXxSLAYERxXII
@IIXxSLAYERxXII 8 місяців тому
@@SamEckholm still cant believe this was built nearly 70 years ago! This architect was absolutely ahead of time!
@SamEckholm
@SamEckholm 8 місяців тому
@@IIXxSLAYERxXII it always fascinated me too. The initial design got some backlash in the day, but it still looks so futuristic even almost 70 years later
@hammstah9578
@hammstah9578 8 місяців тому
Phenomenal tour!
@afbrat1963
@afbrat1963 8 місяців тому
I am an Air Force brat. From 1969 to 1972 while my father spent time at Ent AFB, Peterson Field and of course NORAD, my siblings and I enjoyed every minute of our 3 year stay. Who knew that my older brother would spend 4 years of his life at the AFA. He was a Class of 82 graduate. If you have time and happen to visit Colorado Springs, be sure to spend a few hours at USAFA. You will not regret it. Well done Sam. Great video!!
@scottpatnode92
@scottpatnode92 8 місяців тому
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@famousamos
@famousamos 7 місяців тому
This is cool to see. I went to the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) which was quite the experience. The USAFA seems like it provides a great experience as well in Colorado Springs.
@noahbohl2127
@noahbohl2127 8 місяців тому
This was really cool, I’m somewhat familiar with the USNA, but this is my first time seeing anything about the Air Force Academy. Really cool to see, and it’s pretty crazy how cool these institutions are from an academic standpoint. I was amazed by that when I attended a conference at the Naval Academy.
@MARINE4284
@MARINE4284 7 місяців тому
Loved this video, makes me wish I would have applied to the Air Force Academy back when I was younger. If you are willing to do other academies, as a Marine Veteran (enlisted) I would love to see one on the Naval Academy.
@alexware465
@alexware465 8 місяців тому
Went to high school on the AFA , camped on the mountains on the academy. Loved hanging out there for 5 yrs
@lynnmanning2795
@lynnmanning2795 8 місяців тому
The Academy is a marvelous place. Our son graduated from the Academy and became a fighter 16 pilot and an outstanding officer! You must see the beautiful chapel! Parents weekend was a great experience! Seeing our son dressed in blue for the first time from home was a proud moment. The future was so exciting for this young man I can only say his education and experience was the best in the world.
@xenxike500
@xenxike500 6 місяців тому
Most valuable lesson i learnt in Army basic training is that u can make ur socks smile if folded right.
@Andi845
@Andi845 8 місяців тому
Great video, well presented! Love visiting when I go to Colorado to visit my son! Always spend money at the store in the visitors center! Thanks!
@Av-vd3wk
@Av-vd3wk 8 місяців тому
Wow! Bravo 👏🏻 this is probably the best USAF Academy recruitment video I’ve ever seen! In fact, the USAFA should officially use it!
@michaeljamesschram9654
@michaeljamesschram9654 8 місяців тому
Sam, what an outstanding tour of the Air Force Academy. Both my brothers were Sgts in the USAF, my older brother stationed in Germany for three and a half years. Well done, Sam.
@SamEckholm
@SamEckholm 8 місяців тому
Thank you so much!
@GM8101PHX
@GM8101PHX 8 місяців тому
@@SamEckholm I served as enlisted for the Air Force and loved it, I hope I can go and see the Air Force Academy for myself. Fairchild hall was named after General Muir S. Fairchild after he passed away. I was stationed at Fairchild AFB in the late 70's early 80's and loved it!!! Thank You for an awesome tour of the Air Force Academy!!
@Tankdestroyer467
@Tankdestroyer467 8 місяців тому
I actually visited this place when I was in Colorado! It's very beautiful, and while it's far from my state, I did seriously consider to join
@chimkinnugg7777
@chimkinnugg7777 8 місяців тому
Thx for the awesome video
@AntecorSound
@AntecorSound 8 місяців тому
this makes me wanna join the air force
@thomaspeacock7248
@thomaspeacock7248 8 місяців тому
I had no idea the academy had so many different facilities. Most look new or near new. I'd visited the campus some 20 or more years ago to put in an application for a lab tech position that had been advertised. I had 20 years of experience with the USGS but was caught up in a Reduction In Force (RIF). I wasn't selected for the position, but what a great place to go to work!
@TheHergeea
@TheHergeea 8 місяців тому
Well done! I grew up in Colorado Springs and loved visiting AFA.
@julietajohnston8601
@julietajohnston8601 8 місяців тому
It was my huge privilege to serve as civilian faculty at the Math Dept several years ago. I miss my colleagues especially those who were so helpful when I navigated the unique academic atmosphere!
@kaydenchan7093
@kaydenchan7093 8 місяців тому
I applied for USAFA for the Class of 2027. I didn't make it sadly, and turns out I had certain medical issues that would probably permanently block me from entering. I would wish all cadets good luck in USAFA.
@bobbydouglass1813
@bobbydouglass1813 8 місяців тому
you ain't the lone ranger, best of luck wherever you go...AIM HIGH
@ChocolateMilk19
@ChocolateMilk19 8 місяців тому
I didn’t get in either bro keep your head up high and know you ain’t the only one! Best of Luck to You!
@juckimal
@juckimal 8 місяців тому
Great video Sam. My son is there right now and he is a linebacker on the football team. He loves it.
@randyscott1496
@randyscott1496 8 місяців тому
Sam this is an awesome video. You always make ur vids so entertaining
@daytonglitch
@daytonglitch 8 місяців тому
you seamlessly incorporated stock footage to avoid the all-spark box around the chapel, and killed it with the video quality (again)
@janrabie1890
@janrabie1890 8 місяців тому
Amazing! That is why the Americans have got the strongest military force in history.
@shaunroberts9361
@shaunroberts9361 8 місяців тому
This was Outstanding. Great edit for sure. And as Capt CW Lamoine says. " Don't let them tell you no". There is always a will or a way for you to follow your dreams on becoming a pilot.
@Glee73
@Glee73 8 місяців тому
i believe CW lemoine is a major and is still in the airforce reserves till today. he is definitely a great motivator and resource! been a big fan for a while now.
@LMays-cu2hp
@LMays-cu2hp 8 місяців тому
Thank you for sharing. It is nice there. My Step-Father graduated from there some years ago.
@shorifmiah2680
@shorifmiah2680 8 місяців тому
Most Powerful Air Force Academy 🙌 United States For America 🇺🇸
@Jackjaberofficial
@Jackjaberofficial 8 місяців тому
Best youtuber
@jumpingjeffflash9946
@jumpingjeffflash9946 8 місяців тому
Great video. I wouldn't have gotten into USAFA and college wasn't for me but I still served and had a good time in the USAF even being enlisted.
@thirty9648
@thirty9648 8 місяців тому
Good to see inside, while I went enlisted and plan to go the OTS route I just had a friend leave for the AFA and started his freshman year as class of 2027
@coolguywithahat0127
@coolguywithahat0127 8 місяців тому
Not only am I at USAFA rn but I'm also in CS-28! BADASS
@antonygibson_
@antonygibson_ 8 місяців тому
sucks for me to see this while living in the UK, where the armed forces are crumbling and spread thinner than a skeleton fleet. I imagine our airforce does not have such impressive opportunities, but thank you for the insight Sam!
@NateKruse
@NateKruse 8 місяців тому
You managed to find the civilian equivalent of the A-Jacket. How appropriate! Great video it really brings me back. Not much has changed.
@AngryJWS
@AngryJWS 8 місяців тому
I served ROKAF for 2 years, Republic of Korea Air Force. I envy you that the facilities are so different.. It's very neat, very aesthetic, and the facilities seem new. If I were an American, I would want to enter the school.
@ivanvalenzuela3442
@ivanvalenzuela3442 8 місяців тому
I love your videos
@eyes2daskies707
@eyes2daskies707 8 місяців тому
im only 13 but i already wanna be in the air force lol
@Nyra890
@Nyra890 8 місяців тому
Yoooo same bro i am thinking everything!! Maybe we will be together 👀
@aviationcatB-25
@aviationcatB-25 8 місяців тому
Same as me! I already got the course form Sam
@chimkinnugg7777
@chimkinnugg7777 8 місяців тому
14 but same
@Naiuhz
@Naiuhz 8 місяців тому
Military propaganda, that's how they get you while you are young. Though I would say, at least Air Force is the best paying branch.
@lucabarbagallo7313
@lucabarbagallo7313 8 місяців тому
@naiuhz all branches pay the same.
@prabhatgodse
@prabhatgodse 7 місяців тому
This is amazing and mind blowing. Not a US citizen or military but watching this makes we want to join. ✈️
@aaronjensen8455
@aaronjensen8455 8 місяців тому
Beautiful campus, amazing program. I commissioned into the Air Force through ROTC. If I could do it all over again, I would have applied to the Academy. I'd say Academy grads were more poised and confident for the first few years of active duty. Prior enlisted officers were the most knowledgeable, ROTC types had more to learn.
@bryanwilson928
@bryanwilson928 Місяць тому
You work for 40yrs to have $1m in your retirement, Meanwhile some people are putting just $10k in a meme coin for just few months and now they are multi millionaires. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life
@GodJesus-wh3ld
@GodJesus-wh3ld Місяць тому
How ..? Am a newbie in crypto investment, please can you guide me through on how you made profit?
@PaulaEspinoza-js2tp
@PaulaEspinoza-js2tp Місяць тому
Thanks to Mrs Maria Davis.
@PaulaEspinoza-js2tp
@PaulaEspinoza-js2tp Місяць тому
She's a licensed broker here in the states
@allaringo9
@allaringo9 Місяць тому
YES!!! That's exactly her name (Deborah Davis) so many people have recommended highly about her and am just starting with her 😊 from Brisbane Australia🇦🇺
@cathrin_odeya_okelani
@cathrin_odeya_okelani Місяць тому
I'm surprised that this name is being mentioned here, I stumbled upon one of her clients testimony on CNBC news last week.
@LexlutherVII
@LexlutherVII 8 місяців тому
No wonder why the army hate the Air force!😂
@TheMrdecepticon
@TheMrdecepticon 8 місяців тому
I had no idea you went to the academy. That is awesome!
@cheriefsadeksadek2108
@cheriefsadeksadek2108 8 місяців тому
Quality Content As Always Amazing Video Sam
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