Monday, July 28th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, July 28th—

On this day, back in 2015 – The Mountain West Conference names Second Lieutenant Rebecca Esselstein, Class of ‘15, as its Student Athlete of the Year for the 2014-2015 season. She was the first Air Force track and field and cross country athlete to earn the conference award.

…Also on this day, back in 2023 — The three-day Long Blue Line Weekend begins. More than 200 graduates and their family members returned to the Academy to participate in events to include the Jacks Valley Grad March Back. The inaugural event wrapped up on July 30th with a presentation at the Planetarium by NASA astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren, Class of ‘95.

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Monday, July 28th

CSRP 2025: taking research beyond the classroom

Basic soaring program introduces cadets to airmanship

The breakdown: Class of 2029 in-processing stats

Cadet selected as Academy’s 27th Truman Scholar

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