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Monday, April 7th-

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, April 7th

On this day, back in 2003  —  After providing close-air support of ground troops in Baghdad, Iraq, the A-10 aircraft flown by Captain Kim Campbell, Class of ’97, is struck by a surface-to-air missile.  Despite losing hydraulics, she was able to land safely in Kuwait.  She received the Distinguished Flying Cross for the mission.

…Also on this day, back in 2023  —  The Jabara Airmanship Award Banquet takes place in Doolittle Hall.  Two graduates were honored: Captain Alexander Boules was the 2020 recipient, with Major J. Cameron Dilts receiving the 2021 award.

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