New Air Force Academy Mission Statement Drops Educate, Adds a Different Focus
The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.) | By Mary Shinn
Published April 17, 2025 at 9:09am ET
The Air Force Academy has rolled out a new mission statement that drops the word "educate" and adds in a focus on winning wars.
The statement was posted recently on the academy's website without consulting or informing the school's faculty.
The new mission is “To forge leaders of character, motivated to a lifetime of service, and developed to lead our Air Force and Space Force as we fight and win our Nation’s wars.”
An academy spokesperson said the statement reflects the priorities outlined by President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to develop warrior-leaders prepared to lead warfighters on Day One.
The previous mission statement was "To educate, train and inspire men and women to become officers of character motivated to lead the U.S. Air Force and Space Force in service to our nation."
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/04/17/new-air-force-academy-mission-statement-drops-educate-adds-different-focus.html
