Airforce Academy

Ready for take off... 

 

B-52 Bomber
 Located at the North Entrance to the
Air Force Academy

Isn't that what you think of? A runway?  Well...above is actually the ceiling of a very large and very cool church building at the Air Force Academy, just north of Colorado Springs.  There are stained glass windows in geometric shapes and various colors running throughout the entire building. This is church is designed to accommodate most religious denominations at the academy. The protestants are upstairs and the Catholics, Jewish, and Buddhist are on the lower level.

To the right is more stained glass that run in diamond shapes from floor to ceiling. It is very geometrically based, but the stained glass and height of the building is stunning. Since it is sunny most days, the effect of the colors from the glass is beautiful! 

 This is the church from a distance.  It is very curious to look at from the outside and it makes you want to see what it is like on the inside. 

There are two very neat aspects to the building, besides the stained glass.  One...the exposed organ in the balcony at the back, with choir seats sitting in the balcony below the organ.

 

Two...There is one bench roped off and reserve for the prisoners of war and those missing in action.  To the left of it, it is hard to see, is a tall candle that has a small flame that burns all the time, in honor of them as well.  It is good to remember those who gave up their lives for our freedom.

 

 

Visitors are welcome to come and take a look at a visitors center, the church and a few other sites on campus.  

The B-52 was HUGE!