Tuesday, June 24th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, June 24th-

On this day, back in 1972 — First Lieutenant Charles Jackson, Class of ’69, is shot down by an air-to-air missile over North Vietnam while serving as a Weapons Systems Officer in an F-4D “Phantom II” aircraft. A second Academy graduate in the flight, Captain William Beekman, Class of ’68, was also shot down and captured during the mission. Lieutenant Jackson was promoted to Captain while in captivity and would remain a prisoner of war until his release on February 12, 1973.

…Also on this day, back in 2021 – The Class of ’25 reports to the Academy for in-processing. The class consisted of 1,113 members, to include 55 sons and 34 daughters of service academy graduates. Women made up 29.7% of the class.

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Tuesday, June 24th

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