Air Force Falcons football was created in 1955.
The nickname of the United States Air Force Academy athletic teams is the "Falcons."
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In its first year of competition, 1955, the AFA played an all-freshman, non-varsity schedule, beginning with the Denver University frosh on October 8. Air Force won, 34-18. The first game of varsity intercollegiate football was played Sept.29, 1956, with the Falcons defeating San Diego University, 46-0. Complete AF Falcons historical football records can be found at their website: http://airforcesports.ocsn.com/sports/m-footbl/afa-m-footbl-body.html
Air India - football club - was created in 1952.
1985 was the most successful season in Air Force football history. Under 2nd year coach Fisher DeBerry, the Fightin' Falcons came within one win of playing for the national championship. They recorded 10 straight wins, climbed the polls to #2 in the nation, but lost to BYU by 7 points in the penultimate game of the season.
Air Force Reserve Command was created in 1997.
Creech Air Force Base was created in 1943.
Stead Air Force Base was created in 1942.
Cactus Air Force was created in 1942.
Cameroon Air Force was created in 1960.
Italian Air Force was created in 1923.