CS 21 Blackjacks

CS 21 Blackjacks This is the official page of Cadet Squadron 21 Blackjacks. Feel free to upload pictures taken of squadron events at any time. Sijan, Class of 1965.

The mission of this site is to host pictures and squadron information for parents, cadets, and alumni. The first class of "Blackjacks" at the Air Force Academy was in 1961. At this time, there were only twenty four squadrons in the entire Cadet Wing. Today, there are 40 Squadrons, divided into four Cadet Groups. Cadet Squadron falls within Cadet Group Three. It is located in Vandenberg Hall.

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Patch Heraldry----
The circular patch shows two playing cards, the ace of spades on top of the jack of spades, centered on a green field. The white numerals "21" sit beneath the cards. The patch has a black boarder. The ace and jack of spades form the winning combination of twenty-one in the card game, Black Jack, thus they note both the squadron's number and nickname. This winning hand symbolizes the ingredients of character necessary to attain success: skill, spirit, ability, and fellowship. The green background represents the combined colors of gold and blue, the colors of the two classes that were involved in the patch's design. This mixture provides the incentive for cooperation between classes. The patch was designed by Grant D. Callin, Class of 1963.

----Legacy---
Among the most notable Blackjack graduates was Captain Lance P. He is the first to receive the Military's highest commodeation- the Medal of Honor.

04/03/2015

For anyone that hasn't heard we suffered a loss of one of our own yesterday. Make sure everyone is taking care of one another during this hard time.

Well the blackjacks have made it to another spring break! Most have had a lot to do and deserve a break. Be safe everyon...
03/20/2015

Well the blackjacks have made it to another spring break! Most have had a lot to do and deserve a break. Be safe everyone!

Here are some pictures of the wing open boxing championship from 2 weeks ago. We had 4 blackjacks in the championships a...
03/06/2015

Here are some pictures of the wing open boxing championship from 2 weeks ago. We had 4 blackjacks in the championships and 3 of them won!

This was the first year female cadets participated.

What the blackjacks are up to this week.
02/27/2015

What the blackjacks are up to this week.

Academy Class of 1988 grad and former NFL Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Chad Hennings is speaking for NCLS about commitment to the core values, and why he chose to fulfill his commitment to the Air Force before playing professional football.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qQxlYDNZ10Here's a quick video displaying what Seniors David Stone and James Shults got...
02/19/2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qQxlYDNZ10

Here's a quick video displaying what Seniors David Stone and James Shults got to come back to after hundreds weekend thanks to the freshman. Final stretch for the firsties!

C1C Stone and C1C Shults returned from 100's weekend to find that the 18ers had created a room that matched their personality perfectly!

This past Saturday the Blackjacks spent their Friday night practicing SABC and land navigation. Check it out!
02/11/2015

This past Saturday the Blackjacks spent their Friday night practicing SABC and land navigation. Check it out!

For throw back Thursday today take a moment to remember one of the most famous Blackjacks of history. Capt Lance P. Sija...
02/05/2015

For throw back Thursday today take a moment to remember one of the most famous Blackjacks of history.

Capt Lance P. Sijan was in the Blackjacks and graduated in 1965. The plaque outside of his cadet room reads as follows:

While on a flight over North Vietnam, Capt. Sijan ejected from his disabled aircraft and successfully evaded capture for more than 6 weeks. During this time, he was seriously injured and suffered from shock and extreme weight loss due to lack of food.
Capt. SIjan was taken to a holding point for subsequent transfer to a prisoner of war camp. In his emaciated and crippled condition, he overpowered one of his guards and crawled into the jungle, only to be recaptured after several hours. He was then transferred to another prison camp where he was kept in solitary confinement and interrogated at length. During interrogation, he was severely tortured; however, he did not divulge any information to his captors. Capt. Sijan lapsed into delirium and was placed in the care of another prisoner. During his intermittent periods of consciousness until his death, he never complained of his physical condition and, on several occasions, spoke of future escape attempts. Capt. Sijan's extraordinary heroism and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty at the cost of his life are in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Air Force and reflect great credit upon himself and the U.S. Armed Force.

He was awarded the medal of honor on 9 November, 1967.

Here's a recap of some of the events this Saturday. Given discretionary time, we took it upon ourselves to make our squa...
02/02/2015

Here's a recap of some of the events this Saturday. Given discretionary time, we took it upon ourselves to make our squadron look better and have some friendly competition on the new air hockey, ping pong, and pool tables that we just got.

Anyone else excited for the new blackjacks mural?! The joker is coming in nicely.
01/28/2015

Anyone else excited for the new blackjacks mural?! The joker is coming in nicely.

08/19/2013

There's a pretty nice Aspen grove on the way up to the peak...

08/19/2013

Fans of CS-21, check out the pictures and video we uploaded from this weekends climb up the mountain! Not a lot of people attended, but hopefully we'll get some more of the squad in the future!

Small jaunt up the peak.
08/19/2013

Small jaunt up the peak.

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