U.S. Air Force Academy

U.S. Air Force Academy

@AF_Academy

To educate, train and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to lead the U.S. Air and Space Force in service to our nation.

US Air Force Academy https://www.usafa.edu/ Joined 2009-08-26 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

102,050

Followers

604

Following

13,616

Tweets

165.7

Avg Engagement

574

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @AF_Academy's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2009-08-26
  • Verification:No
  • Location:US Air Force Academy

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,214
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:92.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:72.9
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,214 tweets

The account consistently receives high engagement, suggesting a loyal and active audience. Its mix of celebratory and somber content keeps followers invested and emotionally connected to the academy's mission.

92.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

72.9

Avg Retweets/Tweet

298,300

Total Likes

234,146

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

31

Median Likes

7

Median Retweets

99

75th Percentile

59,399

Top Tweet

1.62

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

53.1%

Original

7.9%

Replies

22.1%

Retweets

17.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

2.0%

With Media

92.1%

With Links

58.1%

With #Tags

42.3%

With @Mentions

15.3%

With Emojis

164

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.15

Reply/Original Ratio

0.77

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

80.8%

Weekday Posts

19.2%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#youracademy (626) #letsfly (288) #goairforce (147) #leadersofcharacter (99) #longblueline (97) #firstiefriday (75) #sempersupra (73) #beatarmy (70) #usafa2022 (63) #usafa2023 (46)

Most Mentioned

@af_football (262) @usairforce (249) @af_falcons (186) @spaceforcedod (150) @af_academy (115) @secafofficial (41) @spaceforcecso (32) @gencqbrownjr (31) @deptofdefense (29) @afthunderbirds (28)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,214 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,706 (53%)
Replies 253 (8%)
Retweets 709 (22%)
Quote Tweets 546 (17%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 709 retweets (22% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,214 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience consists of prospective cadets, current students, and military enthusiasts interested in the Air Force Academy. The account also engages with families, alumni, and the general public interested in military education and service.

Average

Audience Quality

25.6%

Suspicion Index

28.0%

Low-Quality %

46

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

36.6%

Empty Bio

28.7%

<10 Tweets

17.9%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

50.2%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

81.6%

No URL

19.4%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

20,442,083

Total Potential Reach

46

Median Follower Reach

186

75th Percentile Reach

4.9%

>1K followers

0.7%

>10K followers

0.2%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

45.2%

Creators

4,518 accounts

26.1%

Consumers

2,613 accounts

28.7%

Dormant

2,869 accounts

234

Verified Followers

2.34% of total

5.8%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.1

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (139) Colorado Springs, CO (98) Colorado, USA (70) Houston, TX (48) Denver, CO (41) USA (41) Texas, USA (38) San Antonio, TX (37) California, USA (34) Los Angeles, CA (32)

234

Verified Followers

2.34% of total

1,082

Protected Accounts

10.82% of total

4 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
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@SenatorCardin 259,151 Senator Small Business, Maryland, Safety
@mblaszczak 219,319 Minister politics, defense, national security
@thef35 138,452 Aerospace Defense aviation, defense, technology
@LegacyMotorclub 133,837 Racing NASCAR, Cup Series, team
@travisa850 129,489 Cannabis Advocate Cannabis, GreenLove, Travel
@MonedasColombia 115,287 Numismatist Coleccionismo, Numismática, Historia del Dinero

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

gpa (903) high (596) school (562) lbs (464) class (447) co (397) football (329) love (245) hs (216) ncaa (198)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#1 (26) #3 (15) #5 (14) #12 (12) #21 (11) #7 (11) #2 (11) #9 (11) #maga (11) #8 (10)

6,340

Followers With Bio

3,660

Followers Without Bio

63.4%

% With Bio

36.6%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,214 analyzed

166,720

Combined Engagement

51,421

Total Likes

115,299

Total Retweets

33,344

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

20%

With Media

60%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Education Leadership Military Service Community Engagement Character Development Announcements Memorialization

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account uses a mix of celebratory and somber content to engage its audience. It emphasizes the importance of character, leadership, and service in its messaging. High engagement suggests a strong connection with its followers and a dedicated community.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rates above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 102,050
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @AF_Academy reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 102,050 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 165.7 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025