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The cadet social center is Arnold Hall, named after General of the Air Force Henry H. "Hap" Arnold, commanding general of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Arnold Hall is located just outside the Cadet Area and houses a 3,000-seat theater, ballroom, and a number of lounge and recreation facilities for cadets and visitors.
The United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, completed in 1962, is the distinguishing feature of the Cadet Area at the United States Air Force Academy north of Colorado Springs. It was designed by Walter Netsch [2] of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill of Chicago. Construction was accomplished by Robert E. McKee, Inc., of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The CDP includes the developed portion of the United States Air Force Academy, including the cadet housing facilities. The CDP is a part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Air Force Academy post office (ZIP Codes 80840 and 80841 [for post office boxes]) serves the area. [4]
The Academy has been able to purchase some of the original furnishings, or obtain similar reproductions, of those used originally in the Carlton House. Tea house: It is a formal Spanish Colonial Revival 2,326 square foot house that is used for dignitaries and high level visitors. Guest house 1: The 1,584 square feet house provides lodging for VIPs.
4,500 feet (1,372 m) Asphalt The United States Air Force Academy Airfield ( IATA : AFF , ICAO : KAFF , FAA LID : AFF ) is an airfield located near Colorado Springs, Colorado , and in use by the United States Air Force Academy .
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The U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School—usually referred to as "the Prep School" or "The P School"—was established in May 1961. [1] The school's founder and first commander was Colonel Lee Charles Black. It is located on the campus of the United States Air Force Academy near the Community Center.