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Tuesday, August 5th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, August 5th 

On this day, back in 1988 — The Academy hosts “Academy Day”. More than 1,300 Academy personnel formed over 275 teams to compete in 15 athletic events. 

…Also on this day, back in 2024 — Second Lieutenant Trey Taylor, Class of ’24, is named Mountain West Male Athlete of the Year. The All-American football player became just the fourth Falcon athlete to earn the conference’s top athletic honor. With the season fast approaching, the Falcon football team looks to make more history this fall. 

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