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This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Week of Jul 19th through the 25th — This week, back in 1939 — Lieutenant Colonel Dwight Eisenhower, while serving as a military aide to the Philippine Commonwealth Government, writes in his diary “So now I’m a licensed […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Week of Jul 12th through the 18th — This week, back in 1960 — Colonel George Simler concludes his three-year term as the Academy’s second Director of Athletics. Colonel Simler later conceived the idea of an annual […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Week of Jul 5th through the 11th — This week, back in 1961 — Lieutenant General Mike Lee, Commander, Air Defense Command, presents the Academy with a Bomarc missile during a ceremony at the Visitor Center near […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Week of June 28th through July 4th — This week, back in 1965 — For the first time, three members of the same family are enrolled at the Academy during the same time: Cadet Don Hallenbeck, Class of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday June 24th – In-processing Day for the Class of 2030 This day, back in 1963 — The Class of ’67, with 866 appointees, reports to the Academy for in-processing. …Also this […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Week of June 21st through the 27th — This week, back in 1960 — The Academy’s first Postmaster, Joe Snepenger, is confirmed by the Senate. He had been the acting Postmaster since the office opened in June 1958. […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Week of June 14th through the 20th — This week, back in 1961 — The Superintendent, Major General William Stone, transfers the Department of Navigation from the Commandant of Cadets to the Dean of the Faculty, effective on […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Week of June 7th through the 13th — This week, back in 1967 — The Class of ’67 graduates. Under Secretary of the Air Force Norman Paul spoke and presented diplomas. The Class had 524 graduates. …Also this […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Week of May 31st through June 6th — This week, back in 1912 — Second Lieutenant Henry “Hap” Arnold, namesake of the Cadet Area’s social center and exemplar for the Academy Class of ’12, establishes a new altitude record […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Week of May 24th through the 30th — This week, back in 1918 — President Woodrow Wilson signs an executive order making the Air Service its own branch of the United States Army. The organization, which would eventually become […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Week of May 17th through the 23rd — This week, back in 1957 — Colonel Robert McDermott, the Dean of the Faculty, writes letters to the Classes of 1959 and 1960 explaining the new curriculum enrichment program, which […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of November 29th & 30th — On this weekend, back in 1968 — The first ice hockey game […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, November 28th — On this day, back in 1981 — Colonel Bradley Hosmer, Class of ’59, speaks in […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, November 27th — Happy Thanksgiving! On this day, back in 1969 — The Air Force Academy Band marches in the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, November 26th — On this day, back in 1968 — First Lieutenant James Fleming flies the mission for which […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, November 25th — On this day, back in 1986 — Air Force Museum officials sign requisition paperwork transferring an […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, November 24th — On this day, back in 1968 — Cadet Mike Ryan, Class of ’70, wins the National […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, September 30th — On this day, back in 1990 — Major Peter Hook, Class of ’76, is killed when […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, September 29th — On this day, back in 1956 — The first varsity football game takes place, a 46-0 […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of September 27th & 28th — On this weekend, back in 1993 — General Jimmy Doolittle, leader of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, September 26th — On this day, back in 1947 — General Carl Spaatz, exemplar for the Academy Class of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, September 25th — On this day, back in 1918 — First Lieutenant Edward Rickenbacker, exemplar of the Class of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, September 24th — On this day, back in 1966 — The Air Force football program earns its 50th victory […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, September 23rd — On this day, back in 1985 — U.S. Space Command is activated at Peterson Air Force Base, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, September 22nd — On this day, back in 1961 — The Air Force Academy Foundation’s $3,000,000 fundraising campaign for […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of September 20th & 21st — On this weekend, back in 1985 — More than 500 World War […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, September 19th- On this day, back in 1987 — The Jabara Award Dinner is held in Mitchell Hall. Captain […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, September 18th – On this day, back in 1972 — The Academy’s Airman Dining Hall hosts a Gala Dinner […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, September 17th — On this day, back in 1959 — Major General William Stone becomes the Academy’s third Superintendent, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, September 16th — On this day, back in 1965 — Lieutenant Colonel Robinson Risner is shot down while flying […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, September 15th — On this day, back in 1989 — Lieutenant General Bradley Hosmer, Class of ’59, speaks to […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of September 13th & 14th — On this weekend, back in 1966 — Captain John Stackhouse, Class of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, September 11th – On this day, back in 2001 — Air Force Reserve Major LeRoy Homer, Class of ‘87, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, September 10th — On this day, back in 1989 — The first night football game in Falcon Stadium is […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, September 9th — On this day, back in 1992 — Walter Netsch, lead architect of the Air Force Academy, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, September 8th — On this day, back in 1964 — Senior Master Sergeant Robert Olmstead is appointed as the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of September 6th & 7th — On this weekend, back in 1969 — The world premiere of the comedy […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, September 5th- On this day, back in 1964 — The Academy hosts families of the new fourth classmen for […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, September 4th – On this day, back in 1922 — Lieutenant James Doolittle, namesake of the Academy Association of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, September 3rd — On this day, back in 1973 — The Academy hosts its first annual International Day Festival, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, September 2nd — On this day, back in 1958 — The Cadet Wing begins academic classes for the first […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, September 1st — On this day, back in 1954 — Brigadier General Robert Stillman is appointed as the first […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of August 30th & 31st On this weekend, back in 1997 — At the Air Force – Idaho football […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, August 29th- On this day, back in 1997 — The Academy plays host to the retirement ceremony for General […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, August 28th – On this day, back in 1972 — Captain Steve Ritchie, Class of ’64, flies the mission […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, June 20th – On this day, back in 1941 – Army Regulation 95-5 establishes the Army Air Forces […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, June 19th – Happy Juneteenth! On this day, back in 1959 – Brigadier General William Seawell becomes the Academy’s […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, June, 18th– On this day, back in 1999 – Brigadier General Mark Welsh III, Class of ’76, becomes the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, June 17th – On this day, back in 2002 — The Hayman Fire west of the Academy forces […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, June 16th – On this day, back in 1953 — The Thunderbirds’ (U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron) […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of June 14th and 15th – On this day, back in 1973 — First Lieutenant Gilbert Rovito, Class […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, June 13th – On this day, back in 1969 – A Minuteman missile goes on display at the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, June 12th On this day, back in 1982 – Brigadier General Anthony Burschnick, Class of ’60, becomes the Academy […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, June, 11th- On this day, back in 1999 – The documentary “Return With Honor” is released. The film profiled prisoners […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, June 10th– On this day, back in 2013 — Colonel Stacey Hawkins, Class of ’91, assumes command of the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, June 9th – On this day, back in 1965 — The Class of ’65 graduates in Falcon Stadium. Chief […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of June 7th and 8th – On this day, back in 1972 — Major Michael Blaisdell, Class of ’62, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, June 5th On this day, back in 1967 — Captain Douglas Butterfield, Class of ‘63, is killed when his […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, June, 4th– On this day, back in 1979 — The first Cadet Professional Ethics Committee Summer Workshop begins. The […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, June 3rd– On this day, back in 1959 — The Class of ’59, the Academy’s first class, graduates. The […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, June 2nd- On this day, back in 1969 — First Lieutenant James Gilmore Jr. And First Lieutenant Kennard Svanoe, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of May 31st– On this day, back in 1968 — Peggy Fleming, Olympic gold medal winner, skates at […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, May 30th- On this day, back in 1959 — The Thunderbirds (U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron) makes its […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, May 29th– On this day, back in 1958 — The first Ring Dinner and Ring Dance are held. They […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, May 28th– On this day, back in 1980 — A ninety-minute special, “Bob Hope’s All-Star Comedy Birthday at the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, May 27th- On this day, back in 1970 — Captain George Keller, Class of ’65, is killed when his […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for “Memorial Day” Monday, May 26th- On this day, back in 1984 — Cadet Gail Conway, Class of ’84, wins the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of May 24th and 25th– On this day, back in 2006 — A fast-moving grass fire burns 361 […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, May 23rd- On this day, back in 1981 — The Outstanding Squadron Banquet is held at the Broadmoor. Retired […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, May 22nd– On this day, back in 1990 — Air Force Special Operations Command is established at Hurlburt Field, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, May 21st– On this day, back in 1968 — Captain Phillip Maywald, Class of ’63, flies the mission for […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, May 20th On this day, back in 1951 — Captain James Jabara becomes America’s first jet ace when he […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, May 19th– On this day, back in 1972 — The Cadet Wing honors 12 returning Academy graduate Prisoners Of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, January 6th– On this day, back in 1958 — The two-acre, 1,150-ton roof of Mitchell Hall, which had been […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend January 4th and 5th– On this day, back in 1967 — The Colonel James Jabara Award for Airmanship […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the New Year’s Holiday, Wednesday, January 1st to Friday, January 3rd– On this day, back in 1950 — Jacqueline Cochran […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, December 31st– On this day, back in 1908 — Wilbur Wright flies 77 miles in two hours and 20 […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, December 30th– On this day, back in 2000 — The Wings of Blue jump team wins the 2000 National […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend December 28th and 29th– On this day, back in 1972 — President Richard Nixon halts Operation Linebacker II, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Christmas Holiday, Wednesday, December 25th to Friday, December 27th– On this day, back in 2019 — The Academy football […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, December 24th– On this day, back in 1969 — The Falconews reports that Cadets Scott Barker and George Keys, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, December 23rd– On this day, back in 1944 — Flying a P-51 aircraft, Lieutenant Colonel Edward McComas becomes an […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of December 21st and 22nd– On this day, back in 2006 — Troy Calhoun, Class of ’89, is […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, December 20th– On this day, back in 2017 — The Academy women’s basketball team plays undefeated Louisville in Clune […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, December 19th– On this day, back in 1986 — Col. Bob Giffen leaves his teaching post for a two-and-a-half-year […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, December 18th- On this day, back in 2008 — The Minuteman III missile that had stood in front of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, December 17th– On this day, back in 1998 — Forty-two cadet glider pilots are pinned with silver wings forged […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, December 16th– On this day, back in 1967 — First Lieutenant Howard Hill, Class of ’65, is taken as […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of December 14th and 15th– On this day, back in 1978 — The Falconews reports that Major Paul […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, December 13th– On this day, back in 1977 — The Director of Athletics, Colonel John Clune, Navy Class of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, November 12th– On this day, back in 1986 — The Falcon Flyer reports that Cadet Hoang Tran, Class of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, December 11th- On this day, back in 1959, the Academy began hosting its first annual National Invitational Debate Tournament. […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, December 10th– On this day, back in 1996 — Gregg Popovich, Class of ’70, is named head basketball coach […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, December 9th– On this day, back in 2020 — NASA selected 18 astronauts to form the Artemis Team and […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of December 7th and 8th– On this day, back in 1941 — The Japanese attack Naval Station Pearl […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, December 6th– On this day, back in 1993 — The Field House basketball arena is named Clune Arena in […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, December 5th– On this day, back in 2016 — (Retired) Colonel Robert Blake, Class of ’59, dedicates the control […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, December 4th– On this day, back in 1983 — The Cadet Chorale performs in the Sixth Annual Kennedy Center […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, December 3rd– On this day, back in 2018 — After a two-week delay, FalconSAT-6, a satellite designed and built […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, December 2nd– On this day, back in 1989 — Cadet Dee Dowis, Class of ‘90, finishes sixth in the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of November 30th and December 1st– On this day, back in 2000 — Michael Bloomfield, Class of ‘81, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of November 16th and 17th– On this day, back in 2022 — The Artemis 1 mission begins with […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, November 15th– On this day, back in 1997 — The 5th annual USAFA Pow Wow takes place in the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, October 14th– On this day, back in 1972 — Olympic gold medalist Captain Micki King presents a diving exhibition […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, November 13th– On this day, back in 1982 — The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. is dedicated. The […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, November 12th– On this day, back in 1977 — General “Chappie” James Jr. co-hosts a show at the Field […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Veterans Holiday Weekend of November 9th through the 11th– On this day, back in 1966 — The Gemini space […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, November 8th– On this day, back in 2019 — The CNBC program “Mad Money w/Jim Cramer” commemorates Veterans Day […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, November 7th– On this day, back in 1988 — The U.S. Postal Service issues a 65-cent commemorative stamp bearing […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, November 6th– On this day, back in 1982 — Air Force captures the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy for the first time […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, November 5th– On this day, back in 2015 — General Mark Welsh, Class of ’76, and other senior Air […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, November 4th– On this day, back in 1987 — Golfers Tom Brennan and Evan Byers record back-to-back holes-in-one on […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of November 2nd and 3rd– On this day, back in 1988 — A brush fire starts at the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, November 1st– On this day, back in 1997 — Brigadier General Steve Ritchie, Class of ’64, is inducted into […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, October 31st– On this day, back in 1959 — The Academy football team plays Army for the first time. […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, October 30th– On this day, back in 2004 — Former Academy football player Chad Hennings, Class of ’88, is […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, October 29th– On this day, back in 1960 — The falcon mascot flies its first night performance at the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, October 28th– On this day, back in 1959 — Brigadier General Robert McDermott, Dean of the Faculty, briefs staff […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of October 26th and 27th– On this day, back in 1986 — The new wave group Berlin performs […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, October 25th– On this day, back in 2002 — The Academy Spirit reports that Fred Zickrick, Class of ’72, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, October 24th– On this day, back in 1964 — First Lieutenant Valmore Bourque, Class of ’60, is killed when […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, October 23rd– On this day, back in 2018 — The 1998 Air Force football team is inducted into the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, October 22th– On this day, back in 2020 — Lieutenant Colonel Jared Santos, Class of ’00, becomes the first […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, October 21st– On this day, back in 2019 — Colonel John Clune, Navy Class of ’54 and former Director […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of October 19th and 20th– On this day, back in 1962 — The dedication of Falcon Stadium is […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, October 18th– On this day, back in 1985 — Lieutenant Colonel Frank Birk, Class of ‘68, pilots the first […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, October 17th– On this day, back in 1987 — Jim Conboy, the Academy’s first head athletic trainer, is honored […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, October 16th– On this day, back in 2013 –(Retired) Lieutenant General Mike Gould, Class of ’76, is named to […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, October 15th– On this day, back in 1976 — The Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph publishes an article entitled “Women’s […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, October 14th– On this day, back in 2006 — With two falcon mascots and several cadets in attendance, President […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of October 12th and 13th– On this day, back in 1984 — The Denver Nuggets of the NBA […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, October 11th– On this day, back in 2018 — A Soyuz rocket with Colonel “Nick” Hague, Class of ‘98, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, October 4th– On this day, back in 2005 — Naval Academy midshipmen on a semester exchange at the Air […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, October 3rd– On this day, back in 1983 — (Retired) Brigadier General Chuck Yeager speaks at the Falcon Foundation-sponsored […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, October 2nd– On this day, back 1990 — The Women in the Air Force Display opens in Arnold Hall. […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, October 1st– On this day, back in 1989 — General Hansford “HT” Johnson, Class of ’59, becomes the first […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, September 30th– On this day, back in 1994 — Thomas Jones, Class of ’77, serves as payload commander of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of September 28th and 29th– On this day, back in 2003 — Cadet Josh Dean, Class of ’04, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, September 27th– On this day, back in 1986 — The Jabara Dinner takes place in Mitchell Hall during Homecoming […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, September 26th– On this day, back in 2002 — David Letterman does a bit on his Late Show on […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, September 5th- On this day, back in 1964 — The Academy hosts families of the new freshman class for […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, September 4th– On this day, back 1922 — Lieutenant James Doolittle completes the first transcontinental crossing in an aircraft […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, September 3rd– On this day, back in 1999 — The Distinguished Service Award is presented to The Colorado Springs […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, August 22nd– On this day, back in 1966 — Technical Sergeant Morton Freedman, NCOIC of Academy Parachute Training, becomes […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, August 20th– On this day, back in 1934 — A flight of 10 Martin YB-10 bombers led by Lieutenant […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, August 19th– On this day, back in 1970 — Strategic Air Command places the first flight of 10 Minuteman […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of August 17th and 18th– On this day, back in 1958 — Newsweek magazine runs a strip depicting […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, August 16th– On this day, back in 1979 — Robert Nieman, Class of ’70, becomes the first American to […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, August 15th– On this day, back in 1968 — A Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile goes on temporary display at […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, August 14th– On this day, back in 1954 — Lieutenant General Hubert Harmon signs General Order Number 1, ESTABLISHMENT […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, August 9th– On this day, back in 1995 — Glacier, a white phase gyrfalcon that had been at the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, August 8th– On this day, back in 1984 — Second Lieutenant Alonzo Babers, Class of ’83, wins the gold […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, August 7th– On this day, back in 1990 — Five days after Iraq invaded Kuwait, the American response, Operation […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, August 6th– On this day, back in 2006 — Cadet squadrons 37, 38, 39, and 40 are reactivated. The […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of August 3rd and 4th– On this day, back in 1990 — Two Academy graduates, Captain Karen Burton, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, August 2nd– On this day, back in 1971 — During an Apollo 15 moonwalk, Colonel David Scott, Army Class […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, July 31st– On this day, back in 2019 — Approximately 200 Academy graduates accompany members of the Class of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, July 30th– On this day, back in 1975 — The Weapons Authorization Bill, which formally opened the service academies […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, July 29th– On this day, back in 1958 — President Dwight Eisenhower signs the National Aeronautics and Space Act […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of July 27th and 28th– On this day, back in 1962 — Time Magazine weighs in on the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, July 26th– On this day, back in 1948 — President Harry Truman signs Executive Order 9981 banning segregation in […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of July 20th and 21st– On this day, back in 1953 — The Thunderbirds Demonstration team performs for […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, July 19th– On this day, back in 1971 — Chemistry Professors Lieutenant Colonel Lowell King and Major David Seegmiller […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, July 18th– On this day, back in 1976 — Bob Nieman, Class of ’70, becomes the first Academy graduate […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, July 17th– On this day, back in 1955 — The six-day-old Air Force Academy shares its opening week with […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, July 15th– On this day, back in 1955 — Airman magazine publishes an article entitled “Hundreds Watch AF Academy […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of July 13th and 14th– On this day, back in 1960 — Colonel George Simler concludes his three-year […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, July 12th– On this day, back in 2009 — The Academy’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program begins. Four cadets […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, July 11th– On this day, back in 2014 — During Basic Cadet Training, 918 members of the Class of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, July 10th– On this day, back in 1991 — Cadet John Wilson, Class of ’92, is injured when the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, July 9th– On this day, back in 2010 — Brigadier General Richard Clark, Class of ’86, becomes the second […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, July 8th– On this day, back in 2000 — Astronaut (and retired Air Force Colonel) “Buzz” Aldrin signs copies […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of July 6th and 7th– On this day, back in 1955 — Architect Frank Lloyd Wright testifies to […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, July 5th– On this day, back in 2008 — Captain Kevin Eastler, Class of ’99, competes in the 20 […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, July 4th– On this day, back in 1993 — The Academy commemorates the 20th anniversary of the release of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, July 3rd– On this day, back in 1980 — Glacier, a white phase gyrfalcon, is captured in Alaska, by […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, July 2nd– On this day, back in 1937 — Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart disappears in the Pacific during an […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, July 1st– On this day, back in 1975 — A revised Operations Plan 7-75 is published. The plan dealt […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of June 29th and 30th– On this day, back in 2007 — The funeral for (Retired) Brigadier General […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, June 28th– On this day, back in 2003 — Chris Howard, Class of ’91, is inducted into the Verizon […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, June 26th– On this day, back in 2008 — KAFA, the Academy radio station, broadcasts live from in-processing for […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, June 25th– On this day, back in 2020 — The Class of ’24 reports to the Academy for in-processing. […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, June 24th– On this day, back in 1966 — The Falconews reports that “for the first time an Academy […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of June 22nd and 23rd– On this day, back in 2022 — Cadet Sam Gilman, Class of ‘23, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, June 21st– On this day, back in 1993 — The Space Shuttle Endeavour launches from the Kennedy Space Center, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, June 20th– On this day, back in 2011 — The first of 25 T-53 training aircraft arrives at the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, June 19th– On this day, back in 1959 — The Board of Visitors reports to President Dwight Eisenhower, saying, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, June 18th– On this day, back in 1999 — Brigadier General Mark Welsh, Class of ’76, becomes the Commandant […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, June 17th– On this day, back in 2004 — While at the Academy for its 45-year reunion, the Class of ’59 dedicates the Challenge Bridge outside Doolittle Hall. The stone and mortar structure served as a gateway to the Heritage Trail and was intended […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, June 14th– On this day, back in 1997 — The 18th Annual Colorado Championship Chili Cook-Off is held just […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, June 13th– On this day, back in 2011 — Officials from the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs Utilities, and […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, June 12th– On this day, back in 1958 — The New York Times publishes an article entitled “For Officers […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, June 11th– On this day, back in 1956 — Major General James Briggs reports to the Academy as Assistant […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, June 10th– On this day, back in 2005 — Cadet Dana Pounds, Class of ’06, wins the national javelin […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the Weekend of June 8th and 9th– On this day, back in 1966 — The Class of ’66, 470 members […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, June 7th– On this day, back in 1967 — With the increase in the number of cadets, the Cadet […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, May 6th– On this day, back in 1955 — Time magazine publishes an article entitled “Four New Cadets, Four […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, June 5th– On this day, back in 2012 — Janet Wolfenbarger, Class of ’80, becomes the Air Force’s first […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, June 4th– On this day, back in 2004 — The F-22 Raptor makes its first flight over the Academy. […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, June 3rd– On this day, back in 1959 — The Academy’s first class, graduates. With the achievement, Second Lieutenant […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Sunday, June 2nd- On this day, back in 1995 — Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Raaberg, Class of ’78, leads two B-1B […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Saturday, June 1st– On this day, back in 1974 — Dallas Cowboy quarterback Roger Staubach, Navy Class of ‘65, emcees […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, May 31st– On this day, back in 1994 — Gregg Popovich, Class of ’70, is named executive vice president […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, May 30th– On this day, back in 1959 — The Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron makes its first flight at the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, May 29th– On this day, back in 1958 — The first Ring Dinner and Ring Dance are held. They […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, May 28th– On this day, back in 1980 — A ninety-minute special, “Bob Hope’s All-Star Comedy Birthday at the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th– On this day, back in 1943 — The B-24 aircraft flown by then-First Lieutenant Louis Zamperini […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Sunday, May 26th– On this day, back in 1986 — Cadet Kurt Becker, Class of ’89, rescues two boys from […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Saturday, May 25th– On this day, back in 1970 — A unique presentation of the Titan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missile […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, May 24th– On this day, back in 2006 — A fast-moving grass fire burns 361 acres of foothills near […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, May 23rd– On this day, back in 1981 — The Outstanding Squadron Banquet is held at the Broadmoor. (Retired) […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, May 22nd– On this day, back in 2017 — (Retired) Major Paul Lasen, Class of ’59, the oldest living […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, May 21st– On this day, back in 1968 — Captain Phillip Maywald, Class of ’63, flies the mission for […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, May 20th– On this day, back in 1951 — Captain James Jabara becomes America’s first jet ace when he […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Sunday, May 19th– On this day, back in 1996 — John Casper, Class of ’66, commands mission STS-77 as it […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, May 15th– On this day, back in 1959 — Pegasus, a marble replica of the statue of the winged […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, May 14th– On this day, back in 1960 — Bob Hope begins a two-day run of shows in Arnold […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, May 13th– On this day, back in 1955 — Architectural plans and models of the Academy, as well as […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Sunday, May 12th– On this day, back in 2018 — The men’s track and field team captures its third-straight Mountain […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Saturday, May 11th– On this day, back in 1964 — Jacqueline Cochran becomes the first woman to fly more than […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, May 10th– On this day, back in 2012 — Cadet Dustin Hayhurst, Class of ’12, receives the 2011 Cadet […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, May 9th– On this day, back in 2008 — At the Jabara Banquet in the Falcon Club, Captain Jonathan […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, May 8th On this day, back in 1987 — The F-4 dedication ceremony takes place on the Terrazzo during […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, May 7th- On this day, back in 1949 — General Henry “Hap” Arnold, namesake of the Cadet Area’s social […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, May 6th– On this day, back in 1993 — President William Clinton presents the 1992 Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to members […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Sunday, May 5th– On this day, back in 2015 — President Barack Obama nominates General Paul Selva, Class of ’80, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Saturday, May 4th– On this day, back in 1968 — Peggy Fleming, Olympic gold medal winner, skates at the dedication […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, May 3rd– On this day, back in 1959 — The ABC-Television series “You Asked For It” devotes its entire […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, May 2nd– On this day, back in 1999 — The future Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Lieutenant […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, May 1st– On this day, back in 2004 — Astronauts Frederick Gregory, Class of ’64, and Richard Covey, Class […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, April 30th– On this day, back in 1989 — Cadets from Cadet Squadron 36 march in a parade in […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, April 29th– On this day, back in 1993 — The Academy Band’s “Wild Blue Country” performs on TNN’s “Nashville […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Sunday, April 28th– On this day, back in 2005 — Second Lieutenant Delavane Diaz, Class of ‘04, receives the 2004 […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Saturday, April 27th– On this day, back in 1957 — The New York Times reports that Captain Naomi McCracken had […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, April 26th– On this day, back in 1974 — The Academy radio station, KAFA, kicks off a charity marathon. […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, April 25th– On this day, back in 1962 — The Board of Visitors begins its meeting. The subsequent report […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, April 24th– On this day, back in 2015 — The POW Memorial Sculpture Dedication Ceremony takes place in Doolittle […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, September 13th– On this day, back in 2007 — (Retired) Brigadier General Malham Wakin receives the 2007 Distinguished Service […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, September 12th– On this day, back in 1998 — The first annual Lowry Air Force Base reunion is held […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, September 11th– On this day, back in 2001 — (Retired) Colonel Charles Jones, Class of ‘74, is killed when […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of September 9th and 10th– On this day, back in 1995 — Airman First Class Deena Wigger, who […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, September 8th– On this day, back in 2005 — The documentary film, “Jewel of the Rockies: USAFA’s First 50 […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, September 7th– On this day, back in 1984 — The B-52 Memorial at the intersection of North Gate Boulevard […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, September 5th– On this day, back in 1964 — The Academy hosts families of the new fourth classmen for […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Labor Day weekend, September 2 thru the 4th– On this day, back in 2020 — The Academy announces that the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, September 1st– On this day, back in 1954 — Brigadier General Robert Stillman is appointed as the first Commandant […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, August 31st– On this day, back in 1927 — Aviator Charles Lindbergh, following his historic New York-to-Paris flight, arrives […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, August 30th– On this day, back in 1978 — Investigative reporter, nationally syndicated journalist, and Pulitzer prize-winning author Jack […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, August 29th– On this day, back in 2008 — The largest falcon statue in the United States is dedicated […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, August 28th– On this day, back in 1959 — After years of delays due to the controversy surrounding the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of August 26th and 27th– On this day, back in 1976 — The first ten women to become […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, August 25th– On this day, back in 1958 — President Dwight Eisenhower signs a letter to Major General James […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, August 24th– On this day, back in 1998 — A Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center message announces the increase […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, August 23rd– On this day, back in 1963 — Joe E. Brown, an actor widely respected for his extensive […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, August 22nd– On this day, back in 1966 – Tech Sergeant Morton Freedman, NCOIC of Academy Parachute Training, becomes […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, August 21st– On this day, back in 1961 — The first Air Force Academy Preparatory School students, known as […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of August 19th and 20th– On this day, back in 1960 — Harry Chapin, Class of ‘64, departs […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, August 18th– On this day, back in 1958 — Newsweek magazine runs a strip depicting comic characters Steve Canyon […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, August 17th– On this day, back in 1959 — Grace Lake, the Academy’s newest recreation area, opens. The site, […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, August 16th– On this day, back in 1993 — A packed house of more than 3,000 upper-class cadets and […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, August 15th– On this day, back in 1968 — A Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile goes on temporary display at […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, August 14th– On this day, back in 1909 — A large train wreck occurs near what is now the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of August 12th and 13th– On this day, back in 1986 — A groundbreaking ceremony is held for […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, August 11th– On this day, back in 1989 — Three female peregrine falcons are placed in the wilds of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, August 10th– On this day, back in 1984 — Bob Djokovich and Tom Schneeberger, both members of the Class […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, August 9th– On this day, back in 1963 — The Superintendent, Major General Robert Warren, sends a memo to […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, August 8th– On this day, back in 1984 – Second Lieutenant Alonzo Babers, Class of ’83, wins the gold […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, August 7th– On this day, back in 1990 — Five days after Iraq invaded Kuwait, the American response, Operation […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of August 5th and 6th– On this day, back in 2021 — The groundbreaking ceremony for the Madera […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, August 4th– On this day, back in 2021 — The fourth annual Forged in Blue ring melt ceremony is […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, August 3rd– On this day, back in 1956 — The cadet uniforms designed by Hollywood producer/director Cecil B. DeMille […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, August 2nd– On this day, back in 1971 — During an Apollo 15 moonwalk, Colonel David Scott, Army Class […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, August 1st– On this day, back in 1966 — Cadet Michael Gabour, Class of ’69, is wounded by a […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, July 31st– On this day, back in 1996 — Captain David DeGraaf, Class of ’93, represents the United States […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of July 29th and 30th– On this day, back in 2016 — The Academy is awarded an Emmy […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, July 28th– On this day, back in 1967 — First Lieutenant Karl Richter, Class of ’64, is killed on […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, July 27th– On this day, back in 1954 — Colonel K. E. Thiebaud, Department of the Air Force Air […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, July 26th– On this day, back in 1942 — Lieutenant Colonel Albert Patton Clark, who would serve as the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, July 25th– On this day, back in 1966 — For the first time, basic cadets go to Jacks Valley […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, July 24th– On this day, back in 2001 — The Academy announces its intention to return powered flight training […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of July 22nd and 23rd– This weekend, back in 1999 — Colonel Eileen Collins, former Air Force Academy […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, July 21st– On this day, back in 1997 — Work begins on the mural on display in the Field […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, July 20th– On this day, back in 1959 — The New York Herald Tribune publishes an article entitled “A.F. […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, July 19th– On this day, back in 1934 — Lieutenant Colonel Henry “Hap” Arnold leads a flight of 10 […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, July 18th– On this day, back in 1976 — Bob Nieman, Class of ’70, becomes the first Academy graduate […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, July 17th– On this day, back in 1955 — The six-day-old Academy shares its opening week with what would […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of July 15th and 16th– This weekend, back in 1971 — Colonel Jeanne Holm is promoted to brigadier […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, July 14th– On this day, back in 1960 — Colonel George Simler concludes his three-year term as the Academy’s […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, July 13th– On this day, back in 1983 — Colonel Ervin Rokke, Class of ’62, who had become the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, July 12th– On this day, back in 2009 — The Academy’s Unmanned Aerial Systems program begins. Four cadets were […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, July 11th– On this day, back in 1955 — The Class of ’59, the Academy’s first class, consisting of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, July 10th– This week, back in 1997 — President Bill Clinton visits Poland to welcome the country into the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of July 8th and 9th– This weekend, back in 2000 — Astronaut (and retired Air Force Colonel) “Buzz” […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, July 7th– On this day, back in 2006 — Air Force men’s gymnastics coach Kip Simons is inducted into […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, July 6th– On this day, back in 1989 — President George H. W. Bush presents the Presidential Medal of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, July 3rd through Wednesday, July 5th– This week, back in 2018 — Brigadier General Andrew Armacost, the Dean of […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of July 1st and 2nd– This weekend, back in 2020 — The Academy announces that Lieutenant General Richard […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, June 30th– On this day, back in 2007 — The funeral for Retired Brigadier General Robin Olds is held […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, June 29th– On this day, back in 2016 — General David Goldfein, Class of ‘83, is confirmed by the […]
This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, June 28th- On this day, back in 1976 — The Class of ’80, consisting of 1,593 appointees, to include […]
This is you official Air Force Academy History Update for Tuesday, June 27th– On this day, back in 2015 — Lieutenant General Michelle Johnson, Class of ‘81, receives the Margaret […]
This is you official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, June 26th– On this day, back in 2018 — The documentary film “Sijan: A Quest for Freedom” debuts in […]
This is you official Air Force Academy History Update for the weekend of June 24th and 25th– This weekend, back in 1972 — The West Point Class of ’38 presents […]
This is you official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, June 23rd– On this day, back in 1998 — Heather Wilson, Class of ‘82, is elected to the United […]
This is you official Air Force Academy History Update for Thursday, June 22nd– On this day, back in 2022 — Cadet Sam Gilman, Class of ‘23, is named the Mountain […]
This is you official Air Force Academy History Update for Wednesday, June 21st– On this day, back in 1993 – The Space Shuttle Endeavour launches from the Kennedy Space Center, […]
This is you Air Force Academy Update for June 2nd through June 25th– The Academy Update is officially on hiatus until Sunday, June 25. We will return at that time […]
This is you official Academy Update for Thursday, June 1st– Today is the big day for the class of 2023. Nearly 1,000 soon to be Air Force and Space Force […]
This is you official Academy Update for Wednesday, May 31st– Several cadet-athletes were recognized for their accomplishments during the 22-23 season yesterday in Clune Arena. Seniors Wen Zhang of men’s swimming […]
This is you official Academy Update for Tuesday, May 30th– Air Force Baseball was unable to keep pace with a hard-charging Spartans lineup, as the Falcons 2023 season came to […]
This is you official Academy Update for the Memorial Holiday weekend of Saturday, May 27th to Monday, May 29th– One-hundred-fifty-five years ago, citizens gathered at Arlington National Cemetery to honor […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, March 27th to Friday, March 31st– USAFA cadets are officially on Spring Break this week. After a long first semester, many cadets […]
This is your official Academy Update for the weekend of March 25th and 26th– With non-conference play completed and 11 matches in hand, Mountain West competition comes at a blistering […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, March 23rd– Senior cadets’ operational thinking and strategic understanding were put to the test this semester with a multi-domain training approach for […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, March 22nd– Three members of the Air Force track and field team were honored by the Mountain West yesterday afternoon, as the […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, March 20th– The Army Corps of Engineers and regional contractors are underway toward finishing a state-of-the-art construction project that Academy officials expect […]
This is your official Academy Update for the weekend of March 18th and 19th– For the sixth time since 2000, the Air Force women’s gymnastics team is set to host […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, March 17th– Air Force men’s tennis travels to Nevada for its Mountain West-opener this Saturday. The Falcons enter the weekend at #73 […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, March, 16th– The outdoor portion of the 2023 track and field season gets underway this weekend, when Air Force travels to Pueblo […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, March 15th– After months of moving dirt, the future Hosmer Visitor Center construction project outside the North Gate, has gone vertical! When […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, March 14th– The second round of the Bandon Dunes Golf Championship, in Bandon, Ore., was canceled yesterday due to rain and standing […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, March 13th– Air Force senior Sam Gilman picked up the fourth All-America award of his career over the weekend, as he closed […]
This is your official Academy Update for the weekend of March 11th and 12th– The Falcons Lacrosse team return to the Academy to host Bryant this weekend. Action from the […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, March 10th– Air Force fencing competes in a pair of events this weekend, beginning on Saturday at the NCAA West Regional Qualifier. […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, March, 9th– The United States Air Force Academy is sad to report the loss of one of our own, Cadet 1st Class […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, March 8th– Two vocal performing cadet clubs will be competing in the 2023 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella this weekend. The […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, March 7th– Wyatt Hendrickson led the Air Force Wrestling team to a program best eighth-place finish with his second-straight heavyweight Big 12 […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, March 6th– Air Force Swimming and Diving will be venturing to Washington state, as Alex Kenyon, Erik Pfaffenbichler will be preparing to […]
This is your official Academy Update for the weekend of March 4th and 5th– Air Force Boxing senior Walker Morris joined an elite list of contenders on Thursday, after a […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, March 3rd– The Air Force women’s gymnastics team, hitting its stride at the optimal moment, takes their talents to North Carolina this […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, March, 2nd– The Air Force boxing team will be under the lights of Clune Arena this evening when it hosts the finals […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, March 1st– The Academy’s Cadet Cyber Team recently swept the podium at the Rocky Mountain Cyberspace Symposium, taking the gold, silver and […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, December 1st– The Air Force track and field team kicks off the 22-23 season tomorrow when it hosts the annual Air Force […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, November 29th– Cadets and faculty at the Academy are participating in some out-of-this-world research, that involves growing plants in outer space. The […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, November 28th– A record breaking night for senior running back Brad Roberts and a standout effort by the defensive unit, led to […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Thanksgiving Holiday of Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th– The United States Air Force Academy is happy to recognize the Thanksgiving […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, November 23rd– The Air Force boxing team announced that the 2023 Wing Open Championships – one of the most anticipated events on […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, November 22nd– The Air Force Academy Band presents its annual festive holiday concert series, ‘HOLLY & IVY’ in various locations in Colorado […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, November 21st– Air Force Football said farewell to its graduating class over the weekend with a 24-12 send-off against the visiting CSU […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of November 19th and 20th– With the program’s best start in nearly two decades, the Air Force women’s basketball team sets […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, November 18th– Our final home football game of the season will kick off against CSU at 7pm Saturday night in Falcon Stadium. […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, November 17th– Congratulations to the Academy’s newest Rhodes Scholar – C1C Jamie Landy. Jamie will head to the University of Oxford next […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, November 16th– The Air Force volleyball team returns to the Academy this week, as it wraps up the regular season against Boise […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, November 15th– The next time you visit the Academy, make sure you stop by our new static display Helicopter honoring the Air […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, November 14th – Air Force football held New Mexico to just 172 total yards, as the Falcons orchestrated a complete team performance […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Veterans Day Holiday Weekend of Friday, November 11th through Sunday, November 13th– As a service Academy and a nation, we collectively pause […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, November 10th– The Sandhurst Military Skills Competition tests the military mettle of cadets from around the world. The U.S. Military Academy at […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, November 9th– The Air Force volleyball team wraps up the road portion of the regular season this week, as it heads north […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, November 8th– Mark your calendar! The Academy Band will present its highly-anticipated annual holiday concert “Holly & Ivy,” December 12 and 13 […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, November 7th– Air Force football pulled off a big 13-7 win over Army West Point Saturday morning in the 2022 Commander’s Classic […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of November 5 and 6th– The Air Force Football team is in Arlington Texas this weekend to take on Army for […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, November 4th– Air Force Boxing Juniors Joe Wilson and Andrew Ison claimed victories over Navy and Army at the annual Chuck Davey […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, November 3rd– The Academy’s cadet theater club, Bluebards, received a standing ovation when they performed “The Addams Family” musical for two sold-out […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, November 2nd– The Air Force men’s cross country team remaines at No. 5 in the national rankings this week. Backed by a […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, November 1st- With one game remaining in the regular season, Air Force Mens Soccer has claimed the top spot for the 2022 […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, October 31st– Cadets are helping shape our future in many ways, including in space. This year’s Academy Assembly recently focused on the […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of October 29th and 30th– A conference title from junior Sean Maison paced the fifth-ranked Air Force men’s cross country team […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, October 28th– After kicking off Friday Night Fights for the 2022-23 season, Katie Bush and Hannah Schuster recently shared the Boxer of […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, October 27th– About 100 First Degree Cadets are sporting new patches this week after the first Space Force patching ceremony. Seniors who […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, October 26th– The Air Force volleyball team opens the second half of the conference’s home schedule this week, as it welcomes San […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, October 25th– Air Force Men’s Soccer came from behind to the steal the victory at Houston Christian over the weekend with a […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, October 24th– Senior fullback Brad Roberts set new program benchmarks on Saturday night in the 19-14 loss against Boise State at Falcon […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of October 22nd and 23rd– The Air Force Rifle Team, ranked 11th nationally, travels to Nebraska for a pair of duals […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of October 15th and 16th– The Air Force Rifle team hosts West Virginia and UTEP for a pair of matches, Saturday […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, October 13th– The Air Force cross country team, which includes the 12th-ranked men’s squad, will split up for a pair of competitions […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, October 12th– An emergency response exercise will take place at the Academy, today. This will mean increased first responder activity, heightened security, […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, October 7th– Air Force Hockey and Denver will co-host the 2022 Ice Breaker Tournament tonight in the cadet ice arena. This season […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, October 6th– Air Force Water Polo hosts UC Davis in a WWPA game this Saturday at the Cadet Natatorium. Live video stream […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, October 5th– Cadets take a break from classes to focus on their military training during the annual Commandant’s Challenge. The event, which […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, October 4th– Before they roared over Falcon stadium Saturday, several F-35s and their crews were at Peterson Space Force Base Friday and […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, October 3rd– Competition for the Air Force volleyball team begins early this week, as the Falcons travel to Albuquerque for a midweek […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of October 1st and 2nd– Air Force Mens Soccer opened the WAC slate on a high note, defeating UNLV last weekend. […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, September 30th– The Air Force boxing team will open the home portion of its season tonight when it hosts service academy rival […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, September 29th– The U.S. Air Force Academy has a long history of supporting the country’s space mission and developing officers ready to […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, September 28th– Air Force Cross Country claimed three weekly awards from the Mountain West this week, marking the second time the Falcons […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, September 27th– The National Character and Leadership Symposium is proud to host the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year this week at […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of September 24th and 25th– If you were at Falcon Stadium Friday night for the big win over Nevada, chances are […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, September 23rd– Academics. Athletics. Military Training. Those are the three core elements of every cadet’s experience at the Academy. When it comes […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, September 22nd– Air Force Football hosts Nevada, tomorrow night at 6 p.m. in Falcon Stadium. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, September 21st– Air Force volleyball opens the Mountain West portion of the season this weekend with a pair of road matches. The […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, September 20th– The Air Force golf team traveled north on I-25 Monday, to begin the annual CSU Ram Masters in Fort Collins, […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, September 19th– Seventy-five years ago, having defeated two major global powers in a world war and facing a looming confrontation with a […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of September 17th and 18th– Air Force Mens Soccer opens Cadet Soccer Stadium for the first time this season, hosting Bowling […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, September 16th– The Air Force volleyball team closes out the non-conference portion of its schedule this weekend, co-hosting the Thin Air Challenge […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, September 15th– Academy officials recently recognized 17 cadets and their efforts to accelerate change through research and innovation during the Summer Research […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, September 14th– In honor of POW/MIA Week, the academy held a wreath-laying ceremony Monday. It’s just one of several events this week […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, September 13th– In a new national ranking, the Academy is rated one of the nation’s best undergrad educational institutions by U.S. News […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, September 12th– September is Suicide Prevention Month across the Defense Department, with each service branch working to raise awareness about suicide and […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of September 10th and 11th– Ahead of Saturdays football game at Falcon Stadium, Air Force Athletics has introduced a clear bag […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, September 9th– Keep an eye on the sky Saturday for the C-17. The crew from March Air Reserve Base in California will […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, September 7th– Air Force Football Head Coach Troy Calhoun, along with senior offensive lineman Isaac Cochran and junior safety Trey Taylor talked […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, September 6th– The Falcons took care of business in their regular season debut, taking down Northern Iowa 48-17. Quarterback Haaziq Daniels, who […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Labor Day Holiday Weekend, September 3rd through Monday, September 5th– Air Force Football officially kicks off on Saturday against Northern Iowa. This […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, September 2nd– The official kick off for parents weekends begins today with many activities designed to orient family and guests to their […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, September 1st– Air Force Men’s Basketball released its schedule for the 2022-23 season this week. The Falcons are slated to play a […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, August 31st– Air Force shooters Peninah D’Souza and Scott Rockett are scheduled to compete in the 2022 International Shooting Sport Federation World […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, August 30th– After helping Air Force Volleyball to a perfect 3-0 start to the season, junior Joi Harvey was named the Mountain […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, August 29th– Six Air Force veterans are in town this week to visit Academy cadets for the kick-off of the National Character […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of August 27th and 28th- With the Fall semester in full swing, cadets recently got a chance to participate in their […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, August 26th– We’re officially a week away from Parents’ Weekend at the academy. For families of our newest cadets, this is likely […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, August 25th– The Air Force volleyball team kicks off the 2022 campaign this weekend with the return of the Amy Svoboda Memorial […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, August 24th– The West Point Society of the Pikes Peak Region recently hosted their annual affirmation ceremony in Polaris Hall, consisting of […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, August 23rd– Air Force Women’s Soccer had a rough weekend falling to Washington on Sunday, as the Falcons were defeated 5-0 by […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, August 22nd– Six senior noncommissioned officers have been added to the Academy’s faculty roster this year, expanding the number of enlisted Airmen […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, August 19th- The Air Force football team is honoring the U.S. Space Force with the 2022 Air Power Legacy Series uniform. The […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, August 18th– Several cadets and a faculty member were recognized for their individual and team efforts in support of the Academy’s diversity, […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, August 17th– Congratulations to the newest 2nd Lts in the United States Air Force and Space Force. Five cadets recently received their […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, August 16th– The connection between the Academy Class of 2024 and its Legacy Class of 1974 grew stronger recently as 13 donated […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, August 15th– Anthony Boettcher of Falcon Men’s Swimming has been recently promoted to associate head coach. The 2022-23 season marks Boettcher’s 12th […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of August 13th and 14th– First-year head coach Laura Busby and Air Force Womens Soccer are set to embark on a […]
This is your official Academy Update for Friday, August 12th– The Air Force Association’s 75th Anniversary Legends Tour is coming to the Academy. Cadets will meet five Air Force “Legends” […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, August 11- Tonight is the official commitment dinner for the Junior Class in Mitchell Hall. The tradition was established as a formal […]
This is your official Academy Update for Wednesday, August 10th– After a brief delay with the new student information system, Academic classes begin this morning at USAFA. Air Force Academy […]
This is your official Academy Update for Tuesday, August 9th– We all know the Academy offers a ton of opportunities in the classroom, but did you know there are also […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, August 8th– Celebrating its 10th year in Southwest Florida, the Gulf Coast Showcase basketball tournaments return to Hertz Arena in November. The […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of August 6th and 7th– Academy cadets will focus on military, athletic and airmanship training the first two days of the […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, August 4th and Friday, August 5th– Transition week is winding down at the Academy. Cadets are settling into their new rooms for […]
This is your official Academy Update for Monday, August 1st through Wednesday, August 3rd– Amy Clark, wife of USAFA Supterintendent, Lt. Gen Richard Clark, and Amanda Calhoun, wife of football […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of July 30th and 31st– Basic Cadet Training wrapped up on Friday with a final event that included a 2-mile run, […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, July 28st and Friday, July 29th- Family, friends and members of the public are invited to cheer on the Class of 2026 […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of July 23rd and 24th– Two weeks of crawling through the mud, climbing walls, swinging on ropes and withstanding tear gas […]
This is your official Academy Update for the Weekend of July 9th and 10th– Parents dropped off their sons and daughters at the Academy Preparatory School for basic cadet-candidate training […]
This is your official Academy Update for Thursday, June 2nd– The collegiate Track and Field season comes to close next week in Eugene, Ore., as the top 12 finishers from […]