First we went to the visitor center. It is nestled right up against the mountains. We were glad we got in, as it was right after Osama bin Laden had been killed and the guardsmen there searched our car both going and coming, and even had a bomb sniffing dog walk around my car. Seriously!There was an interesting movie that lasts about fifteen minutes, explaining the life of the cadets. I was fascinated by it. It gives a little history also. Inside there are nice displays helping you get a feel for what is expected and their goals. It was nice to know they have an honor code too. You can't get married until you graduate, and its quite competitive to get in. My oldest boy was tempted to want to come here too, but I think he'll be staying where he's at when he gets home from his mission. It is a neat place, though, and has a tangible spirit we could feel.
It was fun to be able to show Cowgirl this neat place just five minutes from our home.
Here we are walking across the campus. It is a university but it is also a training ground for future Air Force officers and pilots.
I loved this display of old jets on the middle of the walkways, just outside the building where the cadets go to eat.
This is the most noteworthy building - the chapel. We can see this from our little subdivision, it stands out with the sharp, white roof, against the green mountains behind it.
This is the interior - beautifully lit and I love all the stained glass.
Here is the upper chapel. There are two and this is the largest. The smaller one is below this. Six different religions share this facility to worship. Not the LDS, though, they are allowed to leave and go to their own chapel, less than ten minutes away, but they all have to be back by 5pm.
It was fun to be able to show Cowgirl this neat place just five minutes from our home.
Here we are walking across the campus. It is a university but it is also a training ground for future Air Force officers and pilots.
I loved this display of old jets on the middle of the walkways, just outside the building where the cadets go to eat.
This is the most noteworthy building - the chapel. We can see this from our little subdivision, it stands out with the sharp, white roof, against the green mountains behind it.
This is the interior - beautifully lit and I love all the stained glass.
Here is the upper chapel. There are two and this is the largest. The smaller one is below this. Six different religions share this facility to worship. Not the LDS, though, they are allowed to leave and go to their own chapel, less than ten minutes away, but they all have to be back by 5pm.When you look straight ahead, notice the shape of the clear glass behind the pulpit. What do you think it looks like? A fighter jet to me.
A view from the back pews.
Outside, close-up. . . isn't it great architecture? I like that it points upwards to Heaven too.
When we were leaving, we saw a couple of helicopters flying right overhead.
The Air Force Academy is the next exist south of us on the freeway. Right next to the freeway is the Academy. About a week before we went to visit, we saw these skydivers jumping onto the Academy grounds. We regularly see gliders and light planes practicing their maneuvers overhead as we're driving on the freeway. Sometimes we see the gliders getting pulled. This is a neat picture because you can also see the path of the train going up Pike's Peak. Its the white line on the left of the snow behind and just right of the skydiver.
A view from the back pews.
Outside, close-up. . . isn't it great architecture? I like that it points upwards to Heaven too.
When we were leaving, we saw a couple of helicopters flying right overhead.
The Air Force Academy is the next exist south of us on the freeway. Right next to the freeway is the Academy. About a week before we went to visit, we saw these skydivers jumping onto the Academy grounds. We regularly see gliders and light planes practicing their maneuvers overhead as we're driving on the freeway. Sometimes we see the gliders getting pulled. This is a neat picture because you can also see the path of the train going up Pike's Peak. Its the white line on the left of the snow behind and just right of the skydiver. A week from today is the graduation at the Academy and we're looking forward to the Thunderbirds flying right over it. Another exciting adventure living in Colorado Springs.
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