Weekend of March 22nd and 23rd-
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of March 22nd and 23rd–
On this day, back in 1996 — The Space Shuttle Atlantis journeys into space, with three Air Force Academy graduates on board. Ronald Sega, Class of ’74, was payload commander of mission STS-76, which Kevin Chilton commanded, and Richard Searfoss piloted. This was the sixth Space Shuttle mission with three grads.
…Also this weekend, back in 2020 — The first case of COVID-19 at the Academy is diagnosed. The employee was a civilian working for the 10th Air Base Wing. He was hospitalized in Colorado Springs. A press release issued two days later said, “There is no indication the individual had any direct or indirect contact with cadets.”
…all content for the Academy History Update is provided by Retired Lt Col Steve Simon, USAFA Class of ’77. For more heritage information, visit the Association of Graduates website at USAFA.Org