Stafford’s life post high school

  • Stafford pictured in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
  • Thomas P. Stafford
  • Stafford’s high school application to join the Naval ROTC.
  • Stafford prior to his graduation from Weatherford High School.
  • Stafford, right, pictured with a fellow crewmate while attending the Naval Academy.
  • Stafford doing maneuvers at the Naval Academy.
Graduated from Weatherford High School, Weatherford, Oklahoma; received a Bachelor of Science degree (with honors) from the United States Naval Academy in 1952. In 1958, he then attended the United States Test Pilot School, graduating in 1959, and was awarded the A.B. Honts Award as the outstanding graduate. In addition, General Stafford is the recipient of many honorary degrees, including…

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