This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of March 28th and 29th –– 

On this day, back in 1973 — The repatriation of prisoners of war at the conclusion of the Vietnam War nears its completion with the release of Major Edward Leonard Jr. (Class of ’60), Major Paul Robinson Jr. (’62), Captain John Cerak (’67), Captain Timothy Ayres (’68), Captain William Beekman (‘68), and First Lieutenant William Reich (’70). 

…Also this weekend, back in 2008 –– The Academy’s Wings of Blue Parachute team sets a National Collegiate Large Formation record.  The 41-person mid-air formation during freefall above the Gila Bend Auxiliary Airfield, Arizona, broke the previous record of 39 set by the Wings of Blue in March 2006. 

…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