Friday, April 18th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, April 18th– 

On this day, back in 2011 —  President Barack Obama presents the 2010 Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to members of the Academy football team in a White House ceremony.  The event took place in the Rose Garden. 

…Also on this day, back in 2020  —  For the first time, graduating cadets are commissioned directly into the U.S. Space Force.  A total of 86 graduates, who wore platinum sashes rather than gold ones on their parade dress uniforms at graduation, were commissioned by General John Raymond, the Space Force’s first Chief of Space Operations. 

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