US Air Force Academy |
A view of the Air Force Academy from the North. |
The church which has become the architectural symbol of the Academy. |
A view of the church from the West. There are three levels in the church. One for each of the three major religions at the Academy, Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish. |
The central plaza where the cadets learn to march. |
Inside the church. The blue is created from natural light passing through the stain glass windows. This is the Protestant chapel. |
The Air Force Academy is located near Colorado Springs, 50 miles south of Denver. It is the training facility for the officers of the US Air Force. |
Even on Sundays they learn discipline in marching. |
The Catholic Chapel is in the lower level of the church. |
The Jewish Chapel is in the lower level of the church. |
The Buddist Chapel is next to the Jewish chapel. |
Two tourists visiting the Air Force Academy. |
Some of the many planes on display--these are WWII planes. |
The rock used for training in what is called "The Run to the Rock" test. |