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.