Monday, February 23rd

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, February 23rd — 

On this day, back in 1968 — Colonel Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. is the guest speaker at the Class of ‘68’s 100th Night Dining-In at the Officers’ Open Mess.  In 1975, he would become the U.S. armed forces’ first African American four-star general. 

…Also on this day, back in 2017 — The twenty-fourth National Character and Leadership Symposium begins at the Academy.  The theme was “Warrior Ethos and the American Airman.” 

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