Week of April 26th through May 2nd

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Week of April 26th through May 2nd — 

This week, back in 1974 — The Academy radio station, KAFA, kicks off a charity marathon at 1630.  The fundraiser ran for two days and raised nearly $1,400 for a local high school girl who had been seriously injured in an automobile accident.  Events included a cadet versus Air Officers Commanding (AOC) basketball game. 

…Also this week, back in 1992 — Cadet Joe Wood, Class of ’92, becomes the fourth Academy football player drafted by a National Football League team when the Houston Oilers chose the place kicker in the twelfth round. 

…And, this week back in 1999 — The Superintendent, Lieutenant General Tad Oelstrom, Class of ’65, approves the establishment of the Air Force Academy Distinguished Service Award.  The award, first given in September 1999, is presented each year to a military, civilian, or group, whose contributions have had a distinct impact on the morale or well-being of the Academy through the generous donation of time, resources, or influence. 

…Finally, this week back in 2020 — Second Lieutenant T. J. Fumagalli, Class of ’20, is named the Mountain West Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Year for the 2019-2020 season.  The honor was the first-ever MW Player of the Year accolade for the women’s tennis program at Air Force. 

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