Week of June 28 – July 4

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Week of June 28th through July 4th — 

This week, back in 1965 — For the first time, three members of the same family are enrolled at the Academy during the same time: Cadet Don Hallenbeck, Class of ’66, and his brothers Ted, Class of ’68, and Ralph, Class of ’69. Their father, Colonel Ralph Hallenbeck, was the Academy’s Chief of Staff and Deputy Base Commander. 

…Also this week, back in 1987 — The Class of ’91, consisting of 1,362 appointees, reports to the Academy for in-processing. 

…And, this week back in 1996 –– After receiving waivers for several years that allowed Academy women’s teams to compete at the NCAA Division II level, the programs are moved to Division I. 

…Finally, this week back in 2006 — The Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Steven Lindsey, Class of ’82, commemorated Independence Day by serving as commander of mission STS-121, which was the fourth of his five trips to space aboard the Space Shuttle. 

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