Weekend of February 7th and 8th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of February 7th and 8th — 

On this day, back in 1966 –– The first contract in the $40 million expansion program to accommodate the increase in the size of the Cadet Wing to 4,417 cadets is awarded to construct the new dormitory (which would become Sijan Hall in 1976). 

…Also this weekend, back in 2003 — Academy Concerts presents “Aeros,” the Romanian Olympic Gymnastics Team show in the Arnold Hall Theater. 

…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