Air Force Academy - The U.S. Air Force Academy is located in the northwest area of Colorado Springs. On this site we have information here, under military installations, and also under colleges. This reflects the unique dual role of the Academy as one of the nation's leading academic institutions and as an active Air Force base. The Air Force Academy is also one of the most visited places in Colorado Springs, and one of the top tourist attractions in the state. For information about the school and facility, visitor information or admissions, please visit them @:
http://www.usafa.af.mil/

Fort Carson - is one of the nation's premier Army bases, and home to several legendary units including the 3rd Armor Cavalry and the 10th Special Forces. Known as the 'Mountain Post', it was named for famed frontier explorer Kit Carson. Today Ft. Carson is an important member of the Colorado Springs community. For complete information about Ft. Carson please visit them @: www.carson.army.mil

The North American Aerospace Defense Command or NORAD - is staffed by members of the U.S. and Canadian military. The mission of the command is to monitor anything that flies, both within and outside of the Earth's atmosphere, thereby protecting the airspace of the North American continent The mission of NORAD may not be well known, but the installation is quite famous. The actual base of operations is contained inside Cheyenne Mountain, and was built, as an engineering marvel, during the Cold War era. The base does not have a separate web site, but provides information in association with the 21st Space Wing. Please visit: www.peterson.af.mil

Peterson Air Force Base
Everyone knows the Air Force flies planes, but in the 21st century they also fly satellites. Peterson Air Force Base serves as headquarters of the 21st Space Wing, and supports several other commands, including NORAD. For more information visit Peterson AFB @: www.peterson.af.mil

Schriever Air Force Base
Schriever AFB is located about ten miles east of Peterson, and provides crucial support to the U.S. satellite network. Schriever is home to several space operations and units managing key global positioning and weather systems. More information about the base, and the mission is available @: www.schriever.af.mil