Week of November 1-7

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Week of November 1st through the 7th —  

This week, back in 1969 — The Air Force football team plays at West Point’s Michie (Mi-kee) Stadium for the first time, defeating the Army Black Knights 13-6. 

…Also this week, back in 1988 –– A brush fire starts on the Academy. Caused by a passing train, it burned 20 acres near the tri-intersection of Pine Drive, Stadium Boulevard, and South Gate Boulevard. Approximately 35 firefighters from the Academy and the Woodmen Valley Volunteer Fire Department responded, extinguishing the fire after three hours. 

…And, this week back in 1993 –– A bronze statue of Air Force General Henry “Hap” Arnold is dedicated in front of Arnold Hall. The Falcon Foundation donated the sculpture to the Academy. It was sculpted by Glenna Goodacre, who also created the Women’s Vietnam Memorial statue in Washington D.C. 

…Finally, this week back in 2023 — The 65th Academy Assembly begins at the Academy. The theme of the three-day event was “The Dragon Roars Back: China’s Return to the World Stage.” 

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