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HISTORY

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The study of history examines foreign cultures and the evolution of technology and military heritage that directly relates to many active duty situations. The study of History also involves critical thinking, analysis, writing, and oral presentations—essential skills for any Air Force officer.

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Department of History teaches history for the profession of arms and provides a natural forum for the discussion of great leaders, past and present, insights that are invaluable to any future leader of this country.

Launched in 1959, the Harmon Memorial Lecture Series in Military History is the oldest and most prestigious lecture series at the Academy. Led by the Department of History, it encourages the study of the history of the military profession. To learn more and review past lectures, click here.

History Faculty & Staff
THE FALCON FOOTNOTE (AY 2020-2021)

Majors & Minors

History (Major)
History
(Major)
Foreign Area Studies (Co-Administered Major)*
Foreign Area Studies
(Co-Administered Major)*
Humanities (Co-Administered Major)*
Humanities
(Co-Administered Major)*

*Restrictions Apply

Department News News From Around The Department

September 27, 2024

History instructor develops critical thinkers through innovation, international collaboration

Lt. Col. Gilberto Sambolin Perez, U.S. Air Force Academy Deputy Director of Development and History Department instructor, poses for a photo at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Sept. 19, 2024. Sambolin Perez is key in shaping critical thinkers and innovators who will tackle tomorrow’s most complex challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Pacheco) By Mackenzie Mendez U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, the ability to think critically, innovate, and collaborate is crucial to maintaining a strategic advantage. For Lt. Col. Gilberto Sambolin Perez, these skills are...

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Lt. Col. Gilberto Sambolin Perez, U.S. Air Force Academy Deputy Director of Development and History Department instructor, poses for a photo at the Academy.
August 26, 2024

Historian reflects on Academy’s 70-year heritage

Dr. Brian Laslie stands in front of the F-4 Phantom static aircraft display on the Terrazzo. Laslie has been the U.S. Air Force Academy’s command historian since 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – When Dr. Brian Laslie walks around the U.S. Air Force Academy, he admires the historic aircraft and memorials to U.S. Air Force heroes. His personal favorites are the F-4 Phantom on the Terrazzo and the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots statue on the Honor Court. Each attraction helps tell the story...

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Dr. Brian Laslie stands in front of the F-4 Phantom static aircraft display on the Terrazzo.
February 13, 2024

‘Masters’ author visits the Cadet Wing

Cadet 2nd Class Andrew Fischer listens to Dr. Donald Miller during a lecture at the U.S. Air Force Academy Feb. 9, 2024. Miller is the author of “Masters of the Air: America’s Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Pacheco) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – A few weeks after cadets viewed a special pre-screening of the first episode of “Masters of the Air” mini-series, they listened to a lecture from the author who wrote the book that inspired the show. Dr....

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Cadet 2nd Class Andrew Fischer listens to Dr. Donald Miller during a lecture at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
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