Colorado Springs is home to a number of military installations and is an enviable posting! Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force Base and the prestigious United States Air Force Academy are all located in this picturesque Colorado town. Did you catch that? There are THREE Air Force installations here. If there is ever a clue to a phenomenal standard of living, it’s that. As a bonus, U.S. News and World Report just ranked Colorado Springs 5th on their 2016 “Best Places to Live” list. Quality of life, job prospects and affordability were key in their ranking of 100 metropolitan cities. They also ranked The Air Force Academy as the #3 Top Public School in their “America’s Best Colleges” ranking. The Academy was established in 1954 with the first matriculating class of 207 cadets joining the Air Force ranks in 1959. Today, the authorized wing strength is 4,000 cadets and The Academy is committed to educating and training these future leaders. The Academy is also home to the 10th Air Base Wing and its supporting units.

The history of Colorado Springs is rooted in the Gold Rush of the mid-1800’s. Here at the eastern foot of the Rockies you’ll still find evidence of wealthy mine owners in the grand victorian homes near Cheyenne Mountain, as well as the eclectic and frontiersman’s spirit of the miners down in the foothills and surrounding plains. With more than 300 days of glorious sunshine a year, the dry climate and mellow seasons promote an extremely active lifestyle. Locals and tourists alike enjoy year-round outdoor recreation.

Want next-day Amazon shipping, Uber and grocery delivery service? This area has all of the modern day amenities a city-slicker can dream of. Being that it is a city, you may have to spend some time and really explore to find something that fits your BAH, but no worries! We’re here to help. No matter what area you choose, you’ll still be reasonably close to any other part of town. Most of your day-to-day needs are reachable within 15 to 20 minutes of wherever you choose to call “home.” With top rated hospitals and treatment facilities, you won’t have to journey far for specialized services. As a bonus, Denver is only a little over an hour away if you’ are searching for a bigger city, greater employment opportunities, or just want to get away!