Academy hosts 50th Forensics Classic

Cadet 2nd Class Michael Whiteside and Cadet 1st Class Harriet Randolph confer at the Air Force Academy's 50th Forensics Classic Sept. 22, 2012. The tournament brought together nearly 300 competitors from 29 colleges in 18 states. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

A wish come true: Parker, Colo., native becomes cadet for a day

Wyatt Denton watches a chemistry experiment conducted by Dr. Ron Furstenau during a chemistry magic show at the Air Force Academy Sept. 28, 2012. Furstenau is a professor with the Academy's Chemistry Department. Wyatt, a native of Parker, Colo., was a cadet for a day thanks to a partnership between the Academy and the Make-a-Wish Foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sarah Chambers)

A wish come true: Parker, Colo., native becomes cadet for a day

Joe and Wyatt Denton (center) stand at parade rest during a noon meal formation and HH-60 Pave Hawk flyover at the Air Force Academy Sept. 28, 2012. Wyatt was made a cadet for a day through the Academy's partnership with the Make-a-Wish Foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sarah Chambers)

A wish come true: Parker, Colo., native becomes cadet for a day

Wyatt Denton (center) and his brother Joe (left) stand on the Terrazzo with Cadet Squardron 32, Sept. 28. HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters from the 34th Weapons Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., flew over the noon meal formation. Wyatt is a native of Parker, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sarah Chambers)

Cadet candidate pursues leadership despite difficult upbringing

Cadet Candidate William Roe, second from left, jokes with fellow Air Force Academy Preparatory School students between classes Oct. 3, 2012. Roe, a native of Robinson, Texas, said they watch sports or play video games when not studying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carol Lawrence)

Cadet candidate pursues leadership despite difficult upbringing

Cadet Candidate William Roe (right) studies algebra with fellow Cadet Candidates Eric Zielen-Ersing (center) and Nathan McMurphy Oct. 3, 2012. Air Force Academy Preparatory School students spend much of their time on academics and military and physical training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carol Lawrence)

Officials to get tough on unauthorized network devices

The Air Force Academy's 10th Communications Squadron announced Aug. 30, 2012, that it would begin cracking down on users who violate network policy on USB flash drives. (Original image/Nebraska Library Commission)

Falcon Heritage Forum: 'Courage is fear that's said its prayers'

Cadet 3rd Class Kayla Vidosola and Brig. Gen. Gregory Lengyel read the 2012 Falcon Heritage Forum schedule at the meet and greet in Exemplar Hall Sept. 20. There, cadets could ask visiting company grade officers job-specifc questions. Lengyel is the Academy's commandant of cadets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Liz Copan)

Hindu cadets observe religious holiday

From left: Sitaramacharyalu Gunturu, Mythili Bachu, Jay Patel and Srinivasacharya Gudimella celebrate the birthday of Ganesha, one of the major gods of the Hindu pantheon, during a Sri Ganesh Chaturthi in the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel's multipurpose room Sept. 21, 2012. Guntueu and Gudimella are priests with the Sri Venkateswara Temple of Colorado in Castle Rock, Colo. Bachu is the chairperson of the Council of Hindu Temples of North America and the mother of Cadet 3rd Class Anish Bachu. Patel is the Academy's Hindu lay leader. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Branum)

Hindu cadets observe religious holiday

Srihitha Sayya (foreground) dances during a Sri Ganesh Chaturthi held in the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel's multipurpose room Sept. 21, 2012. Among those also attending (background) were Adis Vila, the Academy's chief diversity officer; Chaplain (Maj.) Joshua Narrowe, a rabbi and the deputy Cadet Wing chaplain; and Akshitha Mudupu, a friend of Sayya's. The ceremony celebrates the birthday of Ganesha, one of the major deities in the Hindu pantheon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Branum)

Board of Visitors meets with Academy officials

The Air Force Academy's Board of Visitors traveled to the Academy Sept. 15, 2012, to learn more about ongoing missions and concerns. Pictured are, left to right: Dr. Thomas McKiernan, Fletcher Wiley, Alfredo Sandoval, Board Chair Ambassador Susan Schwab, retired Lt. Gen. Dick Jameson, Lt. Gen. Darrell Jones and Robin Hayes. Not pictured are retired Maj. Gen. Marcelite Harris, Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Calif.), Rep. Jared Polis (D-Colo.) and Rep. Niki Tsongas (D-Mass.). (U.S. Air Force photo/Raymond McCoy)

Academy to observe Hispanic Heritage Month

A mariachi band plays at a Hispanic Heritage Month luncheon at the Air Force Academy Sept. 15, 2011. The 2012 Hispanic Heritage Month lucheon is scheduled for noon to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 27 in the Arnold Hall Ballroom. Tickets cost $10 and must be purchased by Sept. 24.