Weekend of April 4th and 5th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of April 4th and 5th — 

On this day, back in 1992 — The Academy boxing team captures the 1992 National Collegiate Boxing Association title at the Field House.  It was the team’s tenth national championship in the past 13 years. 

…Also this weekend, back in 2010 — James Dutton Jr., Class of ’91, makes his only trip to space as the Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery launches from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida.  He served as pilot of mission STS-131, a resupply mission to the International Space Station. 

…all content for the Academy History Update is provided by Retired Lt Col Steve Simon, USAFA Class of ’77. For more heritage information, visit the Association of Graduates website at USAFA.Org