Tuesday, March 18th-

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, March 18th- On this day, back in 2021  --  Cadet Mahala Norris, Class of ’21, is named the Mountain Region Female Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association.  She was just the second Academy athlete to earn a regional award, joining Cadet Hannah Everson, Class of ‘15. …Also on this day, back in 2023  --  The NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships conclude.  Academy wrestler Wyatt Hendrickson, Class of ‘24, earned a third-place medal at the event held at the BOK Center...

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Monday, March 17th-

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, March 17th- On this day, back in 2021  --  The Academy announces its eighth class for induction into the Academy's Athletic Hall of Fame.  The class is comprised of basketball player Otis Jones, football All-American and wrestling NCAA qualifier Terry Maki, rifle All-American Robin Orth, women’s tennis national champion Laura Simmons-Bergstrom, football player and former director of athletics Randy Spetman, and the 2003-2004 Mountain West Conference men’s basketball championship team. …Also on this day, back in 2023  --  The Academy’s first Culminating Exercise (CULEX) for graduating seniors begins.  The...

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Weekend of March 15th and 16th-

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of March 15th and 16th- On this day, back in 2019  --  Five months after an aborted launch and an emergency landing, Colonel Tyler “Nick” Hague, Class of ‘98, lifts off Kazakhstan aboard the Soyuz MS-12.  Six hours later, he and his two crewmates arrived at the International Space Station where they would stay until October. …Also this weekend, back in 1989  --  Captain Norman Howell, Class of ’82, sets the record for altitude in horizontal flight in an aircraft weighing between 300 and 500 kilograms.  He attained...

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Friday, March 14th-

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, March 14th- On this day, back in 1964 -- The Academy shuttle hurdle relay team sets a new American record of 28.9 seconds while winning the event at the Kansas State Relays. This marked the first time a Falcon squad held a national record of any kind. The relay team consisted of Cadets William Jones Jr., Class of ’64, David Dick (’65), John Puster (’65), and Fritz Greenlee (’66). …Also on this day, back in 2024 -- The Space Foundation announces that the Academy has been selected to receive...

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Thursday, March 13th-

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, March 13th- On this day, back in 1998 -- Cadet Zack Smith, Class of ’98, competes in the two-day NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships in Indianapolis. He ran the seventh-fastest time in the 3,000-meter run, earning All-American status. …Also on this day, back in 2022 -- The Academy women’s basketball team receives its first post-season tournament selection, earning a spot in the National Invitational Tournament. The Falcons secured the bid with a Division I program record of 18 wins and an appearance in the Mountain West semifinals for...

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Wednesday, March 12th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, March 12th-  On this day, back in 2011 -- Groundbreaking takes place on the $9.5 million Cadet Fitness Center addition. The 46,000-square-foot facility, completed in May 2012, was located on the west side of the building. It included climbing walls, cardio equipment, a physical fitness testing room, a weight room, and a collegiate fencing center.  …Also on this day, back in 2022 -- Cadet Scott Rockett, Class of ’25, wins the NCAA Air Rifle championship at the NCAA Championships held at the Academy. He became the first NCAA air...

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Tuesday, March 11th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, Tuesday March 11th-  On this day, back in  1982  --  The design and plans for Washington D.C.’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial receive final approval.  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 Force Academy graduates.  The Memorial was dedicated on November 13, 1982.  …Also on this day in 2021  --  Piloted by Lieutenant Colonels Richard Turner and Jacob Lindaman, both Class of ‘03, the first F-15 EX “Eagle 2” aircraft...

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Monday, March 10th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, March 10th-  On this day, back in 1980 -- The 22nd annual Academy Assembly begins.  The theme was “The Integrity of Higher Education.”  Barbara Uehling (UH-L-IH-NG), professor of psychology and chancellor at the University of Missouri-Columbia, delivered the keynote address.  …Also on this day, back in 2021 -- Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth visits the Academy.  He emphasized the importance of staying true to the Air Force priorities: supporting and defending the Constitution, serving the American people, and protecting the nation.  …for the business-focused social media...

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Weekend of March 8th and 9th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of March 8th and 9th -  On this day, back in 1990 – The Distinguished Speakers Program presents Retired Navy Admiral William Crowe Jr. in the Arnold Hall Theater.  The former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff spoke on “The Future of U.S. – Soviet Relations.”   …Also this weekend, back in 2013 -- The Academy basketball team defeats twelfth-ranked New Mexico, 89-88, in Clune Arena.  The Falcons won when Todd Fletcher, Class of ’13, took a pass from classmate Michael Lyons and hit a 3-pointer with 3.5...

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Friday, March 7th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, March 7th—  On this day, back in 1998 -- Academy Concerts presents the play A Chorus Line in the Arnold Hall Theater.   …Also on this day, back in 2013 -- Cadet Garrett O’Hanlon, Class of ’15, is awarded the Spirit of the Springs Award for helping rescue a man who had fallen onto the New York Subway tracks. He was the second Academy cadet or staff member to receive the award, which is presented annually to recognize volunteer activities or achievements that bring honor and pride to Colorado Springs. ...

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