Wednesday, July 9th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, July, 9th — 

On this day, back in 1955 — The Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, makes its first Air Force Academy-related flight, at Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado.  The team also flew the next day at the Pikes Peak Air Rodeo, and on 11 July 1955 at the Academy dedication ceremony. 

…Also on this day, back in 2010 — Brigadier General Richard Clark, Class of ’86, assumes command of the Commandant of Cadets.  He would later earn the rank of Lieutenant General and serve as Academy Superintendent from 2020 to 2024. 

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