USAFA notable graduates

captain Norman E Wells and 1st Lt Steven B Croker

both downed 2 MiGs with capt Robert E Blake

Lt Gen Bradley C. Hosmer

first grad to be supt (1991-1994)

Maj Gen Harold W Todd

first grad to be brig gen, defense distinguished service medal

Gen Hansford T Johnson

first grad to be 4star

Col Karol J Bobko

1st grad to enter space program, jabara award

Lt Gen Robert D Beckel

wing king twice, commandant 1981-1982

gen robert r fogleman

1st grad to be AF Chief of Staff

Charles V Bush, Isaac S Payne, Roger B Sims

first African american cadets

1st Lt Karl W Richter

youngest AF pilot to down a MiG in combat, AF cross and purple heart

Capt valmore bourque

first casualty in vietnam

first graduate to down a MiG

captain Robert E Blake

Capt Lance P Sijan

medal of honor (1976)

Captain Richard S Ritchie

First AF Ace of the Vietnam war, jabara award

Captain Donald D Stevens

Jabara Award