Friday, March 27th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, March 27th --   On this day, back in 1962 -- Professor William Emerson of Yale delivers the fourth Harmon Memorial Lecture.  The World War II fighter pilot spoke on “The Combined Bomber Offensive.”  …Also on this day, back in 2011 -- Captain Christopher McConnell, Class of ‘05, flies the mission for which he would receive the 2013 Colonel James Jabara Award for Airmanship.  His heroic actions occurred during a 21+ hour Operation ODYSSEY DAWN mission that marked the first time B-1s had launched on a combat mission from the continental U.S. in order to strike enemy targets.  …for the latest video for cadets, by cadets, follow us on YouTube @ USAFAOfficial. 

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Thursday, March 26th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, March 26th --   On this day, back in 1965 -- The Academy announces that Cadet Orvin Ramlo, Class of ’65, has won a Guggenheim Fellowship, a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship, and an Atomic Energy Commission Fellowship.    …Also on this day, back in 1994 -- The Airman Awards Banquet is held in Mitchell Hall.  Medal of Honor recipient John Levitow was the guest speaker.  As an Airman First Class, he earned the award in Vietnam in 1969, becoming the lowest ranking enlisted member to receive the Medal of Honor.  …for a behind-the-scenes look at cadet life, follow us on Instagram at AF_Academy! 

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Wednesday, March 25th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, March 25th --  On this day, back in 1863 -- The first Medal of Honor is awarded, to Army Private Jacob Parrott for a Civil War mission behind enemy lines.  Since then, more than 3,500 Medals of Honor have been awarded, including to Captain Lance Sijan, Class of ’65.  In 1990, Congress passed a resolution establishing March 25th as National Medal of Honor Day.  …Also on this day, back in 1988 -- The 28th Annual Airman Awards Banquet is held in Mitchell Hall.  Retired Chief Master Sergeant Robert Gaylor, former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, was the guest speaker.  …for recent photos of cadet activities, follow us...

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Tuesday, March 24th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, March 24th --  On this day, back in 1970 – Cadet John Penney, Class of ’70, establishes the soaring altitude record.  Starting at the Academy airfield, he was launched by airplane tow at 11,500 feet altitude over Manitou Springs.  He caught a mountain wave and rode the glider above Pikes Peak to the altitude of 33,900 feet.  …Also on this day, back in 2017 -- The Academy ice hockey team defeats Western Michigan 5-4 in the first round of the NCAA hockey tournament in Providence, Rhode Island.  It was the Falcon hockey program’s second-ever NCAA tournament win.  …for the latest video for cadets, by cadets, follow us on YouTube @ USAFAOfficial. 

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Monday, March 23rd

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, March 23rd--  On this day, back in 1963 -- The Academy hosts a seminar devoted to “the airplane in the space age.” Speakers included representatives of the Boeing Company, the NASA Flight Research Center, and the Aeronautical Systems Division.  …Also on this day, back in 2018 -- The Academy ice hockey team beats St. Cloud State by a score of 4-1 in the NCAA tournament first-round game played in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. St. Cloud had the top seed in the sixteen-team tournament, and the win marked the first time in school history...

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Weekend of March 21st and 22nd

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of March 21st and 22nd --  On this day, back in 1979 -- Lieutenant General Richard Lawson speaks on leadership and professionalism in Arnold Hall.  The appearance was sponsored by the Cadet Forum on Public Affairs.  …Also this weekend, back in 1996 -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis journeys into space, with three Air Force Academy graduates on board.  Ronald Sega, Class of ’74, was payload commander of mission STS-76, which Kevin Chilton, Class of ’76, commanded, and Richard Searfoss, Class of ’78, piloted.  This was the sixth Space Shuttle mission with three Academy grads.  …all content for the Academy History Update is provided by Retired Lt Col Steve...

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Studying Abroad: Embracing New Cultures and Militaries

Cadets Reese Wendfeldt and Ryne Rae examine the similarities and differences studying abroad at the Japanese Defense Academy with guest Camaren Ly.

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Intercollegiate Tennis Player Scores Job with Space Force

Cadets Reese Wendfeldt and Ryne Rae explore the challenges of mastering intercollegiate sports and military training with guest TJ Fumagalli.

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Balancing Presidential Ambitions with College Clubs

Cadets Reese Wendfeldt and Ryne Rae discover the diversity of clubs offered at the Academy with guest DJ Miller.

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From Social Butterfly to Skydiving into Football Games

Cadets Reese Wendfeldt and Ryne Rae dive into the Wings of Blue parachute team with guest Olivia Gillingham.

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