Donor Stories – 70's

Don Avery '78
Don Avery '78
When Don Avery graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1978 and became a T-33 instructorpilot, he thought he would fly forever.
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From Black Sheep to Air Force Blue
From Black Sheep to Air Force Blue
When Chuck Winter decided in 1968 to attend the Air Force Academy, it was counter to his family's allegiance to West Point, where two of his brothers graduated.
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Curt Emery '70
Curt Emery '70
When Curt Emery graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1970 with a degree in Asian studies, he presumed the subject matter would be of great value to the Air Force following his flying assignments.
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Bill Clifford '76
Bill Clifford '76
Always driven to serve, Bill Clifford graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1976 and served as an F-15 Eagle pilot in Germany.
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David Schutt '71
David Schutt '71
While David Schutt '71 has had a very successful career as a doctor, it was not possible without overcoming challenges, staying positive and focusing on the new door that opened after one closed.
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Chris Taravella '73
Chris Taravella '73
In 2006 Chris Taravella '73 returned to Colorado, which allowed him to serve the Air Force Academy in numerous ways.
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Supporting USAFA now and later
Supporting USAFA now and later
As long time Sabre Society donors Dana '70 and Linda Ewan Arbaugh have also qualified as members of the Polaris Society...
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Help us serve future cadets... Remember the Academy in your will or trust.
Help us serve future cadets... Remember the Academy in your will or trust.
A charitable bequest is one of the easiest ways to leave a lasting legacy at the Air Force Academy. In addition to helping...
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Fred Zeitz '78
Fred Zeitz '78
Fred Zeitz always had a dream of flying. But after finishing top of his engineering class at the Air Force Academy in 1978, a career in electrical engineering seemed imminent.
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Supporting Leadership
Supporting Leadership
John Wigington, a graduate of the Class of 1973, majored in international relations and began his 27-year Air Force career earning a master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
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From an empty warehouse to Falcon Stadium
From an empty warehouse to Falcon Stadium
For Jack Kucera '78, a business challenge became a terrific opportunity for the Air Force Academy Foundation.
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