Monday, April 14th-
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, April 14th–
On this day, back in 2018 — Air Force Academy cadets win the top prize at the two-day Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York. It was the first time Air Force won since the competition started in 1967.
…Also on this day, back in 1965 — The Air Force-specific Medal of Honor is created. President Lyndon Johnson first presented the medal on 19 January 1967 to Major Bernard Fisher for action in South Vietnam. Captain Lance Sijan, Class of ’65, is the only Academy graduate to receive the Medal of Honor.
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