https://united-states-air-force.org Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:15:46 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 https://united-states-air-force.org/2026/04/us-air-force-academy-contrails-usafa-cadet-handbook-43-different-years-militaria/ https://united-states-air-force.org/2026/04/us-air-force-academy-contrails-usafa-cadet-handbook-43-different-years-militaria/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:15:46 +0000 https://united-states-air-force.org/2026/04/us-air-force-academy-contrails-usafa-cadet-handbook-43-different-years-militaria/







Large collection of 48 US Air Force Academy Cadet Handbooks from the 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s, 1990’s, 2000’s and 2017. Please let me know if you would like additional pictures/information on individual issues. This original handbook is a piece of historical memorabilia that provides insight into the military academy system in the United States. It serves as a collectible item that showcases the theme of military academies and their significance in American history. This handbook is a valuable resource for those interested in military education and history. The listing is a rare opportunity to add a near comprehensive collection of the USAFA Freshman Handbooks from the late 50’s-2010 and contains the following years(some years have duplicate copies). 56-57 Class of 1960. 57-58 Class of 1961. 58-59 Class of 1962. 59-60 Class of 1963. 60-61 Class of 1964. 61-62 Class of 1965. 62-63 (x2) Class of 1966. 63-64 Class of 1967. 64-65 Class of 1968. 65-66 Class of 1969. 66-67 Class of 1970. 67-68 Class of 1971. 68-69 Class of 1972. 69-70 Class of 1973. 70-71 Class of 1974. 71-72 Class of 1975. 72-73 Class of 1976. 73-74 Class of 1977. 74-75 Class of 1978. 77-78 Class of 1980. 79-80 Class of 1983. 80-81 Class of 1984. 82-83 Class of 1986. 83-84 Class of 1987. 84-85 Class of 1988. 86-87 Class of 1990. 87-88 Class of 1991. 93-94 Class of 1997. 95-96 Class of 1999. 96-97 Class of 2000. 97-98 Class of 2001. 98-99 Class of 2002. 99-00 (x2) Class of 2003. 00-01 Class of 2004. 01-02 Class of 2005. 02-03 Class of 2006. 04-05 Class of 2008. 06-07 Class of 2010. 07-08 (x2) Class of 2011. 08-09 (x2) Class of 2012. 09-10 Class of 2013. 10-11 (x2) Class of 2014. 16-17 Class of 2020.

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Collection of 10 US Air Force Academy Cadet Handbooks from the 1980’s, 1990’s, 2000’s. Please let me know if you would like additional pictures/information on individual years. This original handbook is a piece of historical memorabilia that provides insight into the military academy system in the United States. It serves as a collectible item that showcases the theme of military academies and their significance in American history. This handbook is a valuable resource for those interested in military education and history. The listing is a rare opportunity to add a near comprehensive collection of the USAFA Freshman Handbooks from the 1980’s, 1990’s, 2000’s and contains the following years. 79-80 Class of 1983. 80-81 Class of 1984. 82-83 Class of 1986. 83-84 Class of 1987. 84-85 Class of 1988. 86-87 Class of 1990. 97-98 Class of 2001. 98-99 Class of 2002. 99-00 Class of 2003. 01-02 Class of 2005.

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United States Air Force Academy yearbook. Hardcover, 12.25 x 9.25 inches. Small scrape on cover, otherwise Near Fine condition.

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United States Air Force Academy yearbook. This is the first USAFA yearbook. Hardcover, light wear to corners, otherwise VG condition.

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The USA Air Force Academy Cadet Sword with Scabbard and USAFA etching is a prestigious and historically significant piece. This sword, made in Germany, serves as a symbol of excellence and dedication within the Air Force. The inclusion of a display case adds to the value of this collectible item, making it a perfect addition to any military memorabilia collection. Frame : 3” x 10” x 44′. Blade : Forged blade made of stainless steel, hardened to approx. 48-55 ° HRC Rockwell, hand-ground and polished. Dimensions approximately 810mm x 20 x 5mm. The blade goes through the handle into the pommel. Etching: Frontside acid etching “US Air Force Academy”. Scabbard : Nickel-plated tubular steel, hand-polished, with silver-plated brass fittings and carrying hook. The blade is poured by 2 internal chips.

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United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School. 110 page illustrated hardcover yearbook. And a nation wept-for it was a time to weep, a time of great loss. This was a time of death, a death which remains incomprehensible. It was a time when hate bred hate. An assassin was shot to death. It was a time which stopped the world for three days: it was a time that the world will never again see-for there was only one John F. Much has been said, and justly so: for much can be said about the great man. The attributes have been recorded in the annals of history, to be seen by generations yet to come. All of the tributes were true, all were fitting: but the greatest attributes of all were the tears in the eyes and the thoughts in the hearts of the people as they heard that tragic news. The president is dead. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.

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It features the 3 era’s of the transport plane, from the C-47 to the B47 Stratojet and finally the C-17 Globemaster.

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VTG United States Air Force Academy Grey 90s USAFA Reflective Military Hoodie. Made in USA 90s. Drawstrings at hood with gusset siding similar to a reverse weave. Well washed and worn crazy comfortable. Great condition no flaws found. Pit to pit 25.

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United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School. 110 page illustrated hardcover yearbook. And a nation wept-for it was a time to weep, a time of great loss. This was a time of death, a death which remains incomprehensible. It was a time when hate bred hate. An assassin was shot to death. It was a time which stopped the world for three days: it was a time that the world will never again see-for there was only one John F. Much has been said, and justly so: for much can be said about the great man. The attributes have been recorded in the annals of history, to be seen by generations yet to come. All of the tributes were true, all were fitting: but the greatest attributes of all were the tears in the eyes and the thoughts in the hearts of the people as they heard that tragic news. The president is dead. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. This item is in the category “Books & Magazines\Books”. The seller is “arkansasbob57″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Book Title: 1964 Malamute United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School
• Book Series: Historical
• Narrative Type: Nonfiction
• Publisher: self
• Intended Audience: Adults
• Edition: First Edition
• Publication Year: 1964
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Era: 1960s
• Author: Staff
• Features: Illustrated
• Genre: Military
• Topic: United States Air Force Academy Preparatory School

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22 pit to pit. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Men\Men’s Clothing\Activewear\Hoodies & Sweatshirts”. The seller is “mcready85″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Wallis and Futuna, Gambia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Poland, Oman, Suriname, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Argentina, Guinea-Bissau, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Bhutan, Senegal, Togo, Ireland, Qatar, Burundi, Netherlands, Iraq, Slovakia, Slovenia, Equatorial Guinea, Thailand, Aruba, Sweden, Iceland, Macedonia, Belgium, Israel, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Benin, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Italy, Swaziland, Tanzania, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Panama, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, Switzerland, Djibouti, Chile, China, Mali, Botswana, Republic of Croatia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Portugal, Malta, Tajikistan, Vietnam, Cayman Islands, Paraguay, Saint Helena, Cyprus, Seychelles, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Australia, Austria, Sri Lanka, Gabon Republic, Zimbabwe, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Norway, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Kiribati, Turkmenistan, Grenada, Greece, Haiti, Greenland, Yemen, Afghanistan, Montenegro, Mongolia, Nepal, Bahamas, Bahrain, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Angola, Western Samoa, France, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Denmark, Guatemala, Solomon Islands, Vatican City State, Sierra Leone, Nauru, Anguilla, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Cameroon, Guyana, Azerbaijan Republic, Macau, Georgia, Tonga, San Marino, Eritrea, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Morocco, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Mauritania, Belize, Philippines, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Western Sahara, Colombia, Spain, Estonia, Bermuda, Montserrat, Zambia, South Korea, Vanuatu, Ecuador, Albania, Ethiopia, Monaco, Niger, Laos, Ghana, Cape Verde Islands, Moldova, Madagascar, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Lebanon, Liberia, Bolivia, Maldives, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Central African Republic, Lesotho, Nigeria, Mauritius, Saint Lucia, Jordan, Guinea, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Turks and Caicos Islands, Chad, Andorra, Romania, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Lithuania, Trinidad and Tobago, Malawi, Nicaragua, Finland, Tunisia, Luxembourg, Uganda, Brazil, Turkey, Tuvalu, Germany, Egypt, Latvia, Jamaica, Niue, South Africa, Brunei Darussalam, Honduras.

• Pattern: Solid
• Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve
• Closure: Drawstring
• Size: M
• Color: Gray
• Material: Cotton Blend
• Accents: Embroidered, Logo
• Vintage: Yes
• Fit: Regular
• Brand: JanSport
• Size Type: Regular
• Department: Men
• Type: Hoodie
• Style: Pullover
• Theme: 90s, American, Air Force, USAFA, Military
• Features: Hooded
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Lesotho

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