October 26, 2026

Week of 25-31

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Week of October 25th through the 31st —

This week, back in 1957 — The Secretary of the Air Force and School District 20 sign a 99-year lease that grants the use of land for construction of three dependent school facilities on the Academy: two elementary schools and one secondary school.

…Also this week, back in 1986 –– The new wave group Berlin performs in the Arnold Hall Theater. They had a hit song, “Take My Breath Away,” that was featured in the 1986 film “Top Gun” and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

…And, this week back in 1995 –– Cadet Eric Mack, Class of ’96, wins the individual title at the Western Athletic Conference cross country championships. He ran the 8K course in 24:38, finishing 17 seconds ahead of the second-place runner.

…Finally, this week back in 2017 — Author and consultant Simon Sinek speaks in Arnold Hall during a two-day visit to the Academy. The RAND Corporation adjunct staff member was at the Academy at the invitation of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General David Goldfein, Class of ’83, to discuss culture and leadership.

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Week of 25-31

Academic minors broaden cadets’ perspectives beyond their majors

Cadets Explore Human-Machine Teaming Through Hands-On Research

Space Education prepares cadets for future missions

Arctic security research takes cadets beyond the classroom

Future Conflict Minor prepares cadets to navigate uncertainty

25 years later: USAFA remembers Sept. 11

Academy dedicates Rokke Drive in honor of former Dean

First Blue Tape Ceremony connects Guardian selects with Space Force...