"Applications to the service academies dropped significantly this past year--ranging from 10% to nearly 30% ... ." This is the lead line from an article by Thomas Novelly that originally appeared on Military.com earlier this month. Those interested can read the entire article HERE.

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"The Association of Graduates has recently learned of the death of Lt Col (Ret) Patrick J. Smith, Sr., CS-09 class of 1960. Colonel Smith passed away on 8 Aug 2022 in Pahrump, NV.

"Obituary information is not available.

"Condolences may be sent to his family in care of his wife, Sandra: Mrs. Sandra Smith, 1710 Pershing Avenue Unit B, Pahrump, NV 89048-7040 "

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"The Association of Graduates has recently learned of the death of Mr. Charles S. Folkart, Jr., CS-11 class of 1960. Mr. Folkart passed away on 3 July 2022, in Tyler, TX.

"Obituary information is not available.

"A funeral service will be held 14 Aug 2022 at 1215 hours at Redeeming Grace Church, 17269 US Highway 69S, Tyler, TX 75703.

"Condolences can be sent to his family in care of his wife, Sharon: Mrs. Sharon Folkart, 2910 Oak Knob Street, Tyler, TX 75701-8136."

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"I am in the process of arranging a funeral for Mrs. Mercedes A. Thompson, wife of Lt Col Charles H. Thompson Jr, USAF, Retired, Class of 1960. Obituary information can be found at https://obituaries.tbrnews.com/us/obituaries/tbrnews/name/mercedes-thompson-obituary?id=7953386.

"The family is requesting a graveside service begin at 1000 hours, 3 Aug 22, at the USAFA Cemetery."