What's Inside The United States Air Force Academy?

[@SamEckholm]

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]

Wow

[@MechAero_Labs]

Can a non-USA citizen join ?

[@Envixityghost]

@@MechAero_Labs no

[@SamEckholm]

@@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_]

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]

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]

Oh wow that’s pretty cool! Hope you enjoy your time there 👍🏼

[@ankitsasmal6513]

Hi Shinjuku , Did you know what is the name of the jacket Sam wearing in this vlog

[@fenniburnackerman]

What's your squadron

[@hugoglenn9741]

Get your chin in

[@armybeef68]

Shining

[@BenNgo]

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]

Come to the US and join the Air Force. You will earn a green card as well with an excellent pay and benefits.

[@marcusburrell8023]

@@x-men69-96they only do this with certain countries now after 2016.

[@x-men69-96]

@@marcusburrell8023 2023, they need people now, desperately.

[@pizzacutter5469]

@@marcusburrell8023Is Italy and Switzerland part of those countries?

[@marcusburrell8023]

@@pizzacutter5469 I’m not sure exactly I know the Philippines is one. It should be easy to look up though.

[@AstralSax]

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]

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

[@lyonanddebanderson4418]

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!!!

[@jedcosby7000]

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]

Sounds like I need to come out and make one for West Point 😉 . Thanks man!

[@vanrothpeou4291]

@@SamEckholm Please make one for West Point.

[@jonhettrick7969]

Also do it for the naval academy. I only say that because I live in Maryland. But I was Air Force.

[@overzone666]

absolutely for the naval academy.@@jonhettrick7969

[@loganleroy8622]

@@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.

[@theaviationchannel9111]

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]

Instead of doing that, I would recommend serving your own country by joining the NZ airforce.

[@tammytammy6138]

You can come as an international student and then commission into your own Air Force, check with your U.S. embassy!

[@enrique_personal]

@@AbhinavSingh04shut up

[@SnackPack913]

Study hard and good luck!

[@abdulrafaynawaz1335]

@@AbhinavSingh04 ABHI-NONE-DONE

[@patrickbaldwin3580]

I was incredibly lucky to spend 9 of my 29 years in the Air Force at the Academy. My last Enlisted assignment was in the Aeronautics Lab (as well as getting to work with both the Engr Mech and Math departments). While there, my supervisor encouraged me to complete my degree. While I couldn't get my degree there, the Aero Department was amazingly supportive of my educational endeavors at a local university. Once I completed my degree, they helped me apply to Officer Training School to get my Commission. I came back to the Academy eight years later in 2009 and was an Assistant Professor of Computer Science until I retired from the Air Force in 2014. I walked out of Fairchild Hall for the last time about 3 weeks before you arrived. I have amazing memories of my time there and all of the fantastic Cadets I was privileged to teach, as well as military and civilian colleagues with whom I taught. Thanks for the great video. Extremely well done and a truly authentic look at the Academy.

[@gizmoswr679]

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]

that is beautiful, thank you to your entire family

[@roccosophie6498]

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.

[@williamwatitwa3534]

That what the military do, they maintain discipline and standards

[@bigal7299]

I saw this video when it came out. I've always wanted to go to the Academy. And as of writing this, I'm literally in Sijan Hall, in Sam's old squadron. Literally few doors down from his old room. Absolutely insane.

[@SamEckholm]

That’s amazing! Best of luck to you.

[@USAIRFORCE621]

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]

I sincerely hope he visits USNA, I am a Mid that would love to meet him!

[@nathanking8396]

@@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]

@@prestonwhite4129 “Mid”shipmen being sus.

[@gardraulin4746]

Always nice to see a senior member for CAP out here, Semper Vigilance, sir.

[@andersenclark8238]

what about usmma?

[@bartvos89]

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]

Gekoloniseerd! 😉

[@KimYoungUn69]

U from turkey?

[@kareharpies]

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.

[@BravoCheesecake]

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]

best aircraft not pilot

[@BravoCheesecake]

@@ozz66 Both

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

@@ozz66 Both

[@ethanmayo399]

@@ozz66bruh wtf u saying. What do u know about our pilots to justify that they aren’t the best

[@ozz66]

@@BravoCheesecake nope

[@adeshkumar6502]

I'm From India , I can say that Training Center of U.S. Airforce is Awesome. Sending Lots Love From India. Great Video

[@andrewcordova3709]

As a Colorado resident, this is an amazingly accurate depiction of the AFA.

[@gracielarojas3200]

I ❤❤❤❤❤ videos like this....I watch all the videos from each Branch, whether how food is prepared and served to warehouse inventory and supply checks. So cool 😎.

[@youmadethereboresph]

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!

[@js_mad1]

how does that work? like genuinely asking. i thought u had to have a bachelors dg first before you could enlist?

[@MrSaljstn]

@js_mad1 You high to be a high performer in active duty and there are programs that you can apply for to get accepted into the academy if your leadership permits, reallly based on circumstances and your relationship with leadership

[@cevans9750]

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.

[@seamusoreilly804]

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]

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]

thank you for your service, sir!

[@tlam4202]

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]

Your basically saying its propaganda then?

[@dafezz92]

Wanted to go here after HS, but I did not have the grades for it. Now I'm an educator, and promote USAFA for our "college days" to hopefully inspire kids to not make my mistakes and get them thinking about this career path. It was great to see how things go down at USAFA!

[@jimwhitaker4327]

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.

[@afbrat1963]

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]

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

[@yogib37]

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.

[@charlesfellows6736]

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!!

[@TomHenderson-q7l]

To the young person who said I already want to be in the Air Force, good on ya. I can say everything in that video is true. And at 67 years old, that video motivates me to go there too! My oldest son attended the Academy, and to this day I have many great memories from my time visiting there. But, if you choose to go, you need to work on pushups, pull-ups and running. Take care and I wish you all the best!

[@Dallemations]

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!

[@FrankMcClung]

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

[@AmericanTacticalFighter]

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

[@LivnTex]

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.

[@megamachine7818]

wtf. the nicest university ive ever seen and no tuition cost. every university in US could be like this

[@OperatorRedx]

How? The only reason airforce academy is "free" is because you are required to serve for 5 years afterwards.

[@JG20204]

^^ what that guy said. Any military service academy you are required to serve after you graduate

[@Ijustwannagohome0212]

@@OperatorRedxbro only 5 years? The one in korea requires 10 years of service and its old af

[@Ijustwannagohome0212]

@@yogyalreesenah its 10

[@joshcurtis386]

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

[@blackknight4623]

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]

Same here..... Am so much interested as well

[@sturmtrooper1452]

how did it go?

[@blackknight4623]

@@sturmtrooper1452I did not work hard enough to achieve my goal. My ACT score was the critical blow to my application. Getting a nomination will be near impossible for me at the moment.

[@sturmtrooper1452]

@@blackknight4623 damn, sorry to hear that. Good luck next time!

[@ZacharyHarpel]

Thanks for all the effort you put into these videos, Sam.

[@kencase2179]

Sam, thanks for showing us around the Air Force Academy. It is a spectacular campus. Thank you for your service to all who graduated.

[@JoeKasino1947]

I visited the U S Air Force Academy in 1978 as a tourist and an U S Air Force Reservist , found it’s incredibly fantastic . It was a trip from Wisconsin to visit my former Basic Military Training Center and instructor in Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio , Texas . God bless the U S Air Force and God Bless the USA . 🇺🇸

[@Mike-ds1mu]

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.

[@xenxike500]

Most valuable lesson i learnt in Army basic training is that u can make ur socks smile if folded right.

[@TuckandGame]

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

[@ayyjayy2583]

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]

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

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

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 😊😉!!

[@thotavenkateswararao2733]

I think one of the best vedio in entire the KZbin upto now. Best efforts and best motivation.

[@SpiritHawk7]

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.

[@northcarolinagirl]

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.

[@lynnmanning2795]

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.

[@NYAFLIX-n1y]

you are awesome sam, ive wanted to know more about the life as a cadet at the academy for a while🔥

[@davidwolf226]

What an interesting and enjoyable tour, Sam. Thank you!

[@timholstpetersen79]

Hi from Denmark. If you love the United States of America, this stuff is pure dope. I get wet eyes throughout the whole video. THIS is the USA !

[@bakedpotato31010]

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]

That’s awesome! The prep school is an amazing opportunity too. Best of luck to you.

[@kindnuguz]

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

[@famousamos]

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.

[@Col.Omen6667]

I'm a young Canadian who dreams of enlisting in the Air Force and it pains me beyond imaginable measure that I am not able to attend this school 😭

[@pyrimad8]

😂🎉

[@Devastator123]

Really? I remember guys from Canada in Marine Corps Bootcamp back n the day. Pretty sure you could do it if you really wanted to!

[@vincentlee7359]

"Young"

[@ryanortego429]

Bruh, this is by far the best school or academy I've ever seen in my whole life. Damn

[@drizzlybear5231]

Awesome video, I really appreciate these videos!!!

[@conner_kell5565]

Brings back memories. The best video of this type I have ever seen. Thank you. Class of 89

[@hugoglenn9741]

You had a weak beast

[@conner_kell5565]

@@hugoglenn9741 Your name sounds familiar.

[@hugoglenn9741]

@@conner_kell5565 CS15 ‘87

[@hugoglenn9741]

BTW Squadron of the Year cuz we were the biggest reprobates, oh no, that was CS17

[@hoku51]

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.

[@djcmatador]

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.

[@jphoyost]

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

[@UDPride]

Visited USAFA about 5yrs ago. Amazing experience. Was during the summer and it appears there were remedial drills going on in the Terrazo for those cadets that needed some "offseason improvement". My only disappointment was the bookstore was closed that day because I wanted to buy a USAFA t shirt! I tried to sneak into the football stadium but it was locked up pretty tight. So much respect for the students at USAFA and all the military academies. Its not an easy life and they all chose a more difficult path on purpose.

[@Adventuregirl96]

Thank you for the tour I was able to tour the Chapel and a bit more a few years ago.

[@NicoleMiami]

as someone who grew up in northern COS as a Navy brat i was really lucky to get to experience a lot of my funnest childhood memories inside USAFA, some of my closest friends were also either from military families, or they themselves also graduated from USAFA. i love how you formatted this video, because even with having lived here in COS for about 21 years right by USAFA there were some things I never saw up close so i felt like i was watching a whole new world of the campus it was fantastic!

[@yeetboiaug9615]

I have to be honest. As an Australian who wants to join the airforce, this campus makes me extremely jealous

[@michaeljamesschram9654]

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]

Thank you so much!

[@GM8101PHX]

@@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!!

[@AngryJWS]

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.

[@IIXxSLAYERxXII]

The whole thing looks so modern it looks like its brand new

[@SamEckholm]

Pretty sweet!

[@IIXxSLAYERxXII]

@@SamEckholm still cant believe this was built nearly 70 years ago! This architect was absolutely ahead of time!

[@SamEckholm]

@@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

[@Apacheace101]

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!

[@shorifmiah2680]

Most Powerful Air Force Academy 🙌 United States For America 🇺🇸

[@aidend5455]

Video quality is amazing. I’d simply go here just for the architecture for how beautiful it’s made. Love this.

[@bobbypatterson7481]

Sam - exceptional! Insightful, value-added and best caption of USAFA! Dynamic oratory, razor-sharp visuals and well-orchestrated combo. Worth every minute...

[@SamEckholm]

Thank you so much!

[@princeshalom3148]

That’s a great video.... My name is Prince Shalom and I’m a Cameroonian. I am currently preparing for this year’s admission into the USAFA. I really love this video ❤️. And I hope I’ll be selected by God’s Grace 🙏🏼.

[@kaydenchan7093]

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]

you ain't the lone ranger, best of luck wherever you go...AIM HIGH

[@ChocolateMilk19]

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!

[@jasonswitzer1748]

Glad you made one of these for Navy. Looking forward to the video you make on Army in West Point.

[@janrabie1890]

Amazing! That is why the Americans have got the strongest military force in history.

[@gregorioeduardo]

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 🌈.

[@bryanwilson928]

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[@kevinandrews4]

After I raised up to 325k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states 🇺🇸🇺🇸also paid for my son's surgery (Oscar). Glory to God.shalom..

[@jeisson_acosta12]

Yeah, 253k from Maria Davis, looking up to acquire a new House, blessings.

[@Warrior1_]

You to god bless you

[@stinkbla5928]

@GodJesus-wh3ldwell you invest in a random crypto and pray Elon musk tweets about it

[@Valid0_0]

​@SonnySokit's a scam check the accounts there all made like 3 weeks ago

[@antikoerper256]

There's many reasons the US is the ONLY global superpower, no matter what the russians, quasi-pacifists or chinese wish or wanna think, but one of the more significant ones is called United States Air Force. I just wanna say that I Iove the US, I love you yanks! Although Ive never visited, I hope and look forward to doing it someday and have tremendous respect for you yanks and the US. This is almost utopian. The chapel is legendary, Ive seen its photos as a kid (never visited the US, just seen it as a graphic) and it's amazing, I wish I could pay a visit someday if outsiders are allowed. Also holy cow that Mitchell hall and noon meal! Huge respect and thanks for the service to all USAF servicemen and women, past or present, from your humble NATO ally - Bulgaria

[@kingkea3451]

Man... If I was American, this is something I would consider. Pretty epic facility!

[@KookyKooka]

They have options for people overseas as well I believe

[@azureumbra]

@@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.

[@iltc9734]

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 !

[@eyes2daskies707]

im only 13 but i already wanna be in the air force lol

[@Nyra890]

Yoooo same bro i am thinking everything!! Maybe we will be together 👀

[@aviationcatF22]

Same as me! I already got the course form Sam

[@chimkinnugg7777]

14 but same

[@Naiuhz]

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]

@naiuhz all branches pay the same.

[@bloomsberriette]

That was fantastic! I had no idea what the AF Academy was like. All the facilities are just amazing. Thanks for the tour!

[@noahbohl2127]

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.

[@inzalitheroleplayer]

Joining to USAF is the biggest dream of my life. I’m nearly 20and stuck in a country where youths can’t fulfill their dreams because of the military coup. If it’s possible I just want to leave everything just to join AirForce:3

[@hammstah9578]

Phenomenal tour!

[@juckimal]

Great video Sam. My son is there right now and he is a linebacker on the football team. He loves it.

[@Av-vd3wk]

Wow! Bravo 👏🏻 this is probably the best USAF Academy recruitment video I’ve ever seen! In fact, the USAFA should officially use it!

[@brogotfullboxed]

I had wanted to go to the Air Force Academy for forever, for the past 3 years, I kind of lost my interest in it. But after watching this video, I can't wait to have my shot at everything that the Air Force Academy offers. Great video

[@Jackjaberofficial]

Best youtuber

[@OscarA.BenitesNavarro]

You guys owe my acceptance in Colorado maybe , because i want to be in the Airforce ❤

[@justaguy4768]

My takeaway from this video is, the United States government does NOT mess around.

[@TheCaretaker555]

My takeaway from this video is, the United States government like to globe trot around the world causing trouble for no reason

[@jonmunch3298]

The US government serves only itself.

[@TheClyde-v3f]

@@TheCaretaker555 Thanks for the interjection by a jerkoff.

[@caior5377]

Definitely

[@hunterboy-vn7oh]

I’ve played golf at the Air Force academy and the campus is breathtaking

[@julietajohnston8601]

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!

[@Tankdestroyer467]

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]

Thx for the awesome video

[@claud1able]

My husband was a Professor of Physics at the Academy from 1984 - 1986, our son was born at the Academy’s hospital in 1978. It is the best assignment location in the Air Force

[@daytonglitch]

you seamlessly incorporated stock footage to avoid the all-spark box around the chapel, and killed it with the video quality (again)

[@NateKruse]

You managed to find the civilian equivalent of the A-Jacket. How appropriate! Great video it really brings me back. Not much has changed.

[@coolguywithahat0127]

Not only am I at USAFA rn but I'm also in CS-28! BADASS

[@P2Zip]

I lived on the AFA from 64-70. My dad was a teacher there. It was a wonderful place to grow up. Children could not go into the chapel and weddings there had to be approved. The fly by that broke windows in 68 was a huge deal. It was beautiful back then and even more so now.

[@AntecorSound]

this makes me wanna join the air force

[@bigman2352]

I have a friend that I met on a cruise ship back in 2004 he was from Colorado Springs and was just about to start his first year at the academy. Nearly 20 years later he and his wife (who he met at the academy) are now officers and operate AWAC’s and they have adopted an ex-service Alsatian.