Thursday, October 6, 2016

October 6, 2016 USAF Academy

Today is our last day staying at the AF Academy and is has been a good slowdown in our travels.
As you can see at the beginning of the day the sun started off rather brightly until is it rose up behind the clouds.  On one side the mountains had a dusting of snow, and on the other a couple of hours later...sunshine.


During the 2nd year at the academy, many of the cadets get the opportunity to get in some gliding time.  Planes are constantly pulling the gliders up all day long. Peaceful and quiet flights...no engines.

United States Air Force Cadet Chapel
Completed in 1962, it was named a National Historic Landmark in 2004.  The chapel can accommodate  over 1800 cadets.  The academy has a wonderful visiting center and is open to tours daily, 9-5.  Escorted tours are available to prospective students only.  Others are self guided.

 The chapel is one of the popular areas to stop at with prospective future students.



The pipe organ was donated.


A view of one of the cadet housing buildings.

Grammie wanted all of the grandchildren to know that she has something for them...but, they have to come to Grammie's home to play.

Thanks for keeping an eye out for Grammie.

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