Monday, March 31st

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, March 31st-  On this day, back in 2007  --  The Academy’s Wings of Blue Parachute team sets a National Collegiate Large Formation record.  The 39-person mid-air formation during freefall above the Gila Bend Auxiliary Airfield, Arizona, broke the previous record of 35, also held by the Wings of Blue.  …Also on this day, back in 2017  --  First Lieutenant Dominic Vicino, Class of ’15, saves the lives of three individuals who nearly drowned at Miramar Beach, Florida.  For his actions, he was awarded the Airman’s Medal, the Air Force’s...

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Weekend of March 29th and 30th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of March 29th and 30th-  On this day, back in 2019  --  First Lieutenant Rachael Preslar, Class of ‘15, wins the Mrs. Colorado America pageant.  The pageant director stated that she was the first active duty Airman and officer to win the title in the history of the pageant, which began in 1954.  She would compete for the Mrs. America title in August.  …Also this weekend, back in  2023  --  The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation announces its men’s gymnastics awards, with Air Force’s Josh Loeser earning 2023 MPSF...

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Friday, March 28th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, March 28th-  On this day, back in 1965  --  “Tonight Show” trumpeter “Doc” Severinsen returns to the Academy for the second time in less than a year.  In both instances he performed with the Academy Band in Arnold Hall.  …Also on this day, back in 2003  --  The phrase “Bring Me Men” is removed from its spot over the battle ramp.  The phrase was from the poem “The Coming American” written in 1894 by Sam Walter Foss.  In September 2004, the words would be replaced by the Core Values...

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Thursday, March 27th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, March 27th-  On this day, back in  1973  --  Captain William Gauntt, Class of ’68, becomes the 21st Academy graduate released during Operation Homecoming, the repatriation of prisoners of war at the conclusion of the Vietnam War.  …Also on this day, back in 2011  --  Captain Christopher McConnell, Class of ‘05, flies the mission for which he would receive the 2013 Colonel James Jabara Award for Airmanship.  His heroic actions occurred during a 21+ hour Operation ODYSSEY DAWN mission supporting the Libyan rebels that marked the first time B-1s...

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Wednesday, March 26th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, March 26th-  On this day, back in 2012  --  The U.S. Senate confirms Lieutenant General Janet Wolfenbarger, Class of ’80, for promotion to General, which upon her promotion in June 2012 made her the Air Force’s first female four-star general.  …Also on this day, back in 1982  --  The formal groundbreaking takes place for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.  The Memorial, designed by Maya Lin, would contain the names of more than 58,000 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country, including some 150 Air...

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Tuesday, March 25th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, March 25th-  On this day, back in 1966  --  The Falconews reports that Airman First Class Charles Wertz, assigned to the Academy’s Navigation Department, won the first United States Open Indoor Archery Tournament in Las Vegas.  …Also on this day, back in 2022  --  Academy gymnast Garrett Braunton, Class of ’24, wins the USA Gymnastics title in the all-around at the USAG Collegiate Nationals in Annapolis, Maryland.  He was the sixth Falcon to claim an all-around title.  …for the latest video for cadets, by cadets, follow us on YouTube...

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Monday, March 24th-

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, March 24th- On this day, back in 1970  --  Cadet John Penney, Class of ’70, establishes the soaring altitude record.  Starting at the Academy airfield, he was launched by airplane tow at 11,500 feet altitude over Manitou Springs.  He caught a mountain wave and rode the glider above Pikes Peak to the altitude of 33,900 feet. …Also on this day, back in 1984  --  Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence Stellmon, Class of ’69, becomes the first Academy graduate to serve as Commander-Leader of the Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron.  His first public flight...

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Weekend of March 22nd and 23rd-

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of March 22nd and 23rd- On this day, back in 1996  --  The Space Shuttle Atlantis journeys into space, with three Air Force Academy graduates on board.  Ronald Sega, Class of ’74, was payload commander of mission STS-76, which Kevin Chilton commanded, and Richard Searfoss piloted.  This was the sixth Space Shuttle mission with three grads.  …Also this weekend, back in  2020  --  The first case of COVID-19 at the Academy is diagnosed.  The employee was a civilian working for the 10th Air Base Wing.  He was hospitalized...

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Friday, March 21st-

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, March 21st- On this day, back in 1969  --  Lucille Ball visiting the Academy to begin filming a television episode.  She was escorted by Cadet Scott Matheson, Class of ’69 and Commander of Cadet Squadron 27.  A two-part episode of her show filmed at the Academy would be broadcast in September 1969. …Also on this day, back in 2007  --  The Cadet Chorale quartet sings at the funeral for (Retired) General “Ted” Seith at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.  General Seith, a veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam,...

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Thursday, March 20th-

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, March 20th- On this day, back in 2009  --  Cadet Jacques Lamoureux¸ Class of ‘11, is named one of ten finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, given annually to college ice hockey’s top player.  Lamoureux led the nation with 33 goals and helped lead the Falcons to the Atlantic Hockey championship and a trip to the NCAA Elite Eight. …Also on this day, back in 1992  --  President George H. W. Bush presents the 1991 Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to members of the Academy football team in a White House...

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