Weekend of March 29th and 30th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of March 29th and 30th–

On this day, back in 2019 — First Lieutenant Rachael Preslar, Class of ‘15, wins the Mrs. Colorado America pageant. The pageant director stated that she was the first active duty Airman and officer to win the title in the history of the pageant, which began in 1954. She would compete for the Mrs. America title in August.

…Also this weekend, back in 2023 — The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation announces its men’s gymnastics awards, with Air Force’s Josh Loeser earning 2023 MPSF Coach of the Year honors. In his fourth year as head coach of the Falcons, he guided the team to a number 8 national ranking in the regular season.

…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

Weekend of March 29th and 30th

Cadet Wing participates in inaugural Recognition and Promotion

Madera Cyber Innovation Center opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

Ceremony honors 16th Schulte Award recipient

Engineering the future: Professor bridges innovation, leadership in the classroom

Day one ready: cadets hone their basic combat skills

Leading with strategy: Shaping cadets for the complexities of tomorrow

Cadet Wing commander promotes warrior ethos

Arctic research examines impact on operational readiness