Weekend of March 21st and 22nd

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of March 21st and 22nd — 

On this day, back in 1979 — Lieutenant General Richard Lawson speaks on leadership and professionalism in Arnold Hall.  The appearance was sponsored by the Cadet Forum on Public Affairs. 

…Also this weekend, back in 1996 — The Space Shuttle orbiter 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, Class of ’76, commanded, and Richard Searfoss, Class of ’78, piloted.  This was the sixth Space Shuttle mission with three Academy grads. 

…all content for the Academy History Update is provided by Retired Lt Col Steve Simon, Class of ’77. For more heritage information, visit the Association of Graduates website at USAFA.Org