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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