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Oct 18, 2024 · United States Air Force Academy, institution of higher education for the training of commissioned officers for the U.S. Air Force. It was created by act of Congress on April 1, 1954, formally opened on July 11, 1955, at temporary quarters at Lowry Air Force Base, Denver, Colo., and transferred to a.
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1 day ago · 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 the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the Academy Officers’ Club. He was the Air Force’s first and only pilot ace since the Korean War and the ...
Oct 25, 2024 · Department of the Air Force civic leaders gather in front of a U.S. Air Force F-4 Phantom II static display during a tour at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Oct. 23, 2024. Twenty-one civic leaders visited the Academy to learn more about cadet life, academics, leadership programs and cutting-edge facilities to equip future officers for success.
Oct 24, 2024 · The United States Air Force Academy is an undergraduate college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with the mission of educating and commissioning officers for the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. The Academy was established in 1954, entered its first class in 1955, and graduated its first class in 1959.
Oct 14, 2024 · 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 George W. Bush accepts the Air Force Memorial during a dedication ceremony.
Oct 25, 2024 · From 11,000 feet, the two Wings of Blue all-female competitive skydiving teams enjoy a breathtaking view of the U.S. Air Force Academy below them.
Oct 15, 2024 · 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 Attrition at Academy Better Than Men’s.”.
