7. Last All-Male Air Force Academy Class

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Key Takeaways:

  • The 1979 class was the last to consist solely of males.
  • Female cadets were first admitted in 1976, and the first class including female graduates was in 1980.
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The 1979 class was the last one that featured an all-male cast, as in 1976, 176 female cadets joined the ranks and graduated in 1980. Hats off to all!

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