Air Force Academy Ring

Ring weekend is a tradition at the united states military academy where senior cadets are awarded their west point class ring west point was the first american school to have class rings.

Air force academy ring.

Graduates unified to support the air force academy s highest ideals and legacy. Jostens has been honored to craft the prestige jewelry collection for the united states air force academy for many years. Buy your custom air force ring direct from the factory and save up to 50 off retail. With each fine quality crest piece you can capture your extraordinary achievement with custom metals ranging from white lustrium to 14k white gold.

When he returned home wilcox researched the name and found that a gen. Class rings within west point culture. Please allow 5 6 weeks for your ring accessory item to be completed. Wedding bands also available.

The air force academy continued the tradition beginning with the first class 1959 and so is the only service academy to have had class rings for every class since its founding. It is awarded to senior cadets shortly after the start of their senior year after which there is a formal dinner and dance called a hop in cadet slang following the. This is a. The air force academy like all other great public universities now requires significant private support to maintain its status as an elite institution.

After graduation the ring is turned so that the academy crest is closest to the heart of an officer ready and willing to protect and defend with the training they have received. The class number the class year. Air force academy rings are unique because they are made with white gold instead of the yellow gold used at other service academies. Ryan was the seventh chief of staff of the air force from 1969 to 1973.

Every air force ring from dunham mfg. Upon closer inspection wilcox determined it was a united states air force academy ring from 1965 and it belonged to a john d. This is a unique tradition in which all graduates of the academy are forever united. The air force ring is distinctive for being white gold instead of the yellow gold used at the other academies.

We offer many custom air force ring designs styles and metal options so you can customize your air force ring to fit your needs. After graduation the ring is turned so that the academy crest is closest to the heart of an officer ready and willing to protect and defend with the training they have received. If there is a charge associated with the repair you will be contacted by jostens before proceeding with the repair.