Tuesday, April 29th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, April 29th– 

On this day, back in 1993  —  The Academy Band’s “Wild Blue Country” performs on The Nashville Network’s “Nashville Now” program.  The band was a frequent guest on the highly rated show, bringing favorable publicity to the Academy. 

…Also on this day, back in 2014  —  Colorado Springs Mayor Steven Bach visits the Academy to present the Spirit of the Springs Award to Cadet Madeleine Girardot, Class of ‘16, for performing the Heimlich maneuver on a choking Colorado Springs teen while on a trip to Virginia Beach, Virginia, with the fencing team.  She was the third Academy cadet or staff member to receive the award. 

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