United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

The United States Air Force Academy Cemetery is a military burial ground in Colorado Springs with more than 2,500 graves. Each grave is marked with a uniform white headstone arranged in neat rows across well-maintained grounds.

The cemetery was established in 1958 to serve as a burial ground for Academy graduates, military personnel, and recipients of the Air Force Cross or Medal of Honor. Over time, it has become a significant place where military history is memorialized.

The cemetery reflects military order through its uniformly aligned headstones and regular ceremonies honoring fallen service members. Visitors can observe how the community gathers here to remember and pay respects to those who served.

The cemetery is located on the Parade Loop at the Academy and is accessible to visitors who can follow directional signs throughout the grounds. The site is walkable and provides areas for quiet reflection.

The grounds hold burial sites of notably influential military leaders, including a Medal of Honor recipient and a general whose strategies shaped modern air power. These resting places commemorate key figures in air force history.

Location: Colorado Springs

GPS coordinates: 39.01389,-104.85556

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41