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Air Force: a football coaching history
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Troy Calhoun
the 3rd-best of Air Force's 4 coaches so far
Stature & coaches, 1957–2026
The program’s standing over time, with every coach’s tenure beneath it — read down to see who was there for each rise and fall.
Every coach
2007–now
Troy Calhouncaretaker
Troy Calhoun moved Air Force from Regional Program I to National Program III in 20 seasons.
National Program III
139–97
1984–2006
Fisher DeBerrybuilder
Fisher DeBerry raised Air Force from Regional Program III to National Program II.
+15.6
169–109
1979–1983
Ken Hatfieldcaretaker
Ken Hatfield moved Air Force from Regional Program IV to Regional Program III in 5 seasons.
Regional Program III
26–32
1978–1978
Bill Parcellsshort tenure
3–8
1958–1977
Ben Martincaretaker
Ben Martin moved Air Force from Regional Program I to National Program III in 20 seasons.
National Program III
96–103
1956–1957
Buck Shawshort tenure
9–8