From cookies to chemistry: Girl Scouts attend Cool Science workshop

Fifty Girl Scouts ages 5-7 attended the Air Force Academy’s Cool Science workshop Nov. 10, 2012, where they participated in creative chemistry and physics experiements with cadets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Julie Imada)

Cadets of 'Viking 9' walk the talk of service

Habtamu Birky, 9, shows his artistic talent with 2nd Lt. Julian Gluck during one of the Cadet Squadron 09's community outreach visits. Several cadets from the Air Force Academy hosted a service project for local adopted children. The cadets visited the children’s school and later gave the same children a tour of and picnic at the Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Falcons shot down in West Point, 41-21

Air Force quarterback Connor Dietz runs for the end zone in the fourth quarter versus Army at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012. The Falcons attempted to stage a comeback after going into the fourth quarter down 35-7 but fell short, losing to the Black Knights 41-21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Cadet 2nd Class Roed Mejia)

Falcons shot down in West Point, 41-21

Air Force wide receiver Dontae Strickland tries to break away from Army defensive back Chris Carnegie after catching a pass during the NCAA Football game between Falcons and Black Knights at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y., Nov. 3. Army defeated Air Force 41-21, earning their first victory over Air Force since 2005. (U.S. Army photo/Tommy Gilligan)

Former AFMC commander named '11 TD White Award winner

Retired Gen. Lester Lyles speaks at the Air Force Academy after having been named the 2011 Thomas D. White Award recipient. Lyles, a former vice chief of staff and former commander of Air Force Materiel Command, was honored for promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics outreach and for his efforts to increase diversity within the Defense Department's senior ranks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sarah Chambers)

Conference attendees discuss Academy's religious climate

Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould speaks with Bishop Michael Sheridan and Scott Levin during the Academy's 2012 religious respect conference. Sheridan represents the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services. Levin is director of the Rocky Mountain Region of the Anti-Defamation League. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Branum)

Cadet places 3rd among her age group in Ironman

Cadet 1st Class Samantha Morrison gets ready to swim with the 2,000 other swimmers at the Iron Man Triathlon in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Oct. 13, 2012. Morrisson is assigned to Cadet Squadron 06 and is the Air Force Academy's 102 triathlete. (Courtesy photo)

Academy officials break ground on $40 million Center for Character, Leadership Development facility

Air Force Academy officials break ground for the Center for Character and Leadership Development facility Oct. 19, 2012. The new, $40 million facility will be located between Arnold Hall and the Cadet Chapel. Construction is projected to take 22 months. (U.S. Air Force photo/Liz Copan)

Academy officials break ground on $40 million Center for Character, Leadership Development facility

Air Force Academy officials break ground for the Center for Character and Leadership Development facility Oct. 19, 2012. The new, $40 million facility will be located between Arnold Hall and the Cadet Chapel. Construction is projected to take 22 months. (U.S. Air Force photo/Liz Copan)

Academy releases 2012 research report

Cadet 1st Class Heather Nelson works on the FalconSat 7 project March 6, 2012. Nelson, an astronautical engineering major, is assigned to Cadet Squadron 16. (U.S. Air Force photo/Raymond McCoy)

International guests visit Air Force Academy

Viktor Romanov and Ekaterina Priezzheva watch Cadet 1st Class Kendrick Talamantez scale an obstacle at the Air Force Academy's Ropes Course Oct. 12, 2012. Romanov, Priezzheva and other officials with the Russian Federation Defense Ministry visited the Academy as part of International Week. Romanov is the deputy chief of the Defense Ministry's Personnel Directorate. Priezzheva is the ministry's chief of military education. Talamantez is assigned to Cadet Squadron 02. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)