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United States Air Force Academy is located immediately north of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Graduates of the four-year program receive a Bachelor of Science degree and are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the United States Air Force. Historical Highlights 1947 The National Security Act provided for the establishment of a separate Air Force. April 1, 1954 President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill authorizing establishment of the Academy. July 1955 The first class entered at temporary facilities at Lowry Air Force Base, Denver. August 1958 The Cadet Wing moved into its permanent home. June 1959 The first class of 207 graduated. June 28, 1976 The first class with women entered the Academy. May 1980 The first women graduated from the Academy. Statistics More than 37,800 cadets have graduated in 46 classes. Approximately 38 percent of those commissioned in the Air Force are still on active duty. 351 graduates have been commissioned by other services -- 124 by the Marine Corps, 113 by the Navy, and 114 by the Army. 292 international cadets have entered the Academy, 223 of which have graduated. 16 cadets have graduated posthumously. 164 graduates have been killed in combat. 36 graduates are repatriated prisoners of war. 2 graduates became combat aces. Official website of the Air
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