Friday, July 4th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, July 4th– Happy Independence Day!!

On this day, back in 1993 – The Academy commemorates the 20th anniversary of the release of the POWs from Vietnam. Retired Colonel George “Bud” Day, exemplar for the Academy Class of ‘17, participated in the activities, as did the parents of Captain Lance Sijan, Class of ’76.

Also on this day, back in 2006 – The Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Steven Lindsey, Class of ’82, commemorated Independence Day by serving as commander of mission STS-121, which was the fourth of his five trips to space aboard the Space Shuttle.

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Friday, July 4th

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

SECAF gives commencement speech to USAFA Class of 2025