Thursday, July 10th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, July 10th —

On this day, back in 1952 — The 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, previously based at Pope Field, North Carolina, reactivated in Germany after its April 1st, 1949 inactivation. Many of its assigned units came from France. On July 20th, 1959, the unit moved to RAF Alconbury in Great Britain. In 1994, the Air Force reactivated the wing once more — this time at the Air Force Academy.

…Also on this day, back in 2002 — To support a major renovation of the High Country Inn airman’s dining hall, the dining operation relocated a few hundred yards east to the Milazzo Enlisted Club. The project was scheduled to take 18 months to complete.

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Thursday, July 10th

Cadet selected as Academy’s 27th Truman Scholar

Class of 2029 appointees arrive for in-processing

Academy Military Trainers provide mentorship; discipline

Integrity first: 2nd Lt. Caleb Kavanaugh’s leadership path

Service Before Self: 2nd Lt. Billie Botes’ combats veteran homelessness

Graduation Breakdown: Class of 2025 stats

Academy Dean retires after 29 years of service

From Cadet-for-a-Day to Class of 2025 graduate