Monday, April 6th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, April 6th — 

On this day, back in 1967 — A dedication ceremony is held on the Terrazzo for the F-104 Starfighter, an aircraft retired from the flight test program at Edwards Air Force Base, California.  The aircraft remained on the Terrazzo until replaced by the F-15 “Eagle” in 1994. 

…Also on this day, back in 2000 — Air Force hosts the three-day National Collegiate Boxing Association National Championships.  Twelve Air Force Academy boxers qualified for Nationals, and the team won the championship for the second consecutive year. 

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