Thursday, July 17th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, July 17th

On this day, back in 1943 — Walt Disney Productions releases the animated documentary “Victory Through Air Power,” based on Major Alexander de Seversky’s 1942 book of the same title. While Disney Productions made many military-related films on commission for the government during World War II, Walt Disney personally funded this project due to his belief in Seversky’s theories about the practical uses of long-range strategic bombing. American President Franklin Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill saw the film and were impressed by Seversky’s viewpoints. The movie was further evidence of the value of air power, a prelude to the Air Force becoming a separate service with its own academy.

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Thursday, July 17th

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

Graduation Breakdown: Class of 2025 stats

Academy Dean retires after 29 years of service