Air Force academy Law authorizes 10,000 medals commemorating the Centennial and Air Force Academy. Post June 25, 1959, p.29 General William S. Stone succeeds General Briggs at Air Force Academy. Post June 24, 1959, p.1 RMN June 24, 1959, p.5 Contracts signed for construction of chapel. RIN Aug. 29. 1959 p 5 Tourist attraction -more than 1.5 million persons toured Academy during summer season. RMN Sept. 11, 1959, p.49 c.1