Falcons fall to Owls, 33-14, in Armed Forces Bowl

Falcons quarterback Kale Pearson rolls out to pass during the Armed Forces Bowl against Rice Dec. 29, 2012. The sophomore came in during the second quarter, leading the Falcons to two scores by passing for 44 yards and running for another 11 yards. The Falcons lost to the Owls, 33-14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sarah Chambers)

Falcons fall to Owls, 33-14, in Armed Forces Bowl

Wide receiver Ty MacArthur looks for running room. The junior carried nine times for 48 yards in Air Force’s 33-14 loss to Rice at the Armed Forces Bowl Dec. 29, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sarah Chambers)

Falcons visit Fort Worth children's hospital

The Bird plays catch with a patient at the Cooks Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 27, 2012. Air Force Falcons football players and cheerleaders visited the hospital during their trip to Fort Worth to play in the Armed Forces Bowl. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Falcons visit Fort Worth children's hospital

Air Force football players David Lore, Zach Hoffman and Troy Timmerman talk with and autograph a football for a patient at the Cooks Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 27, 2012. Lore is a starter at guard and a backup center; Hoffman is a punter, and Timmerman is a defensive lineman. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

4 cadets graduate in winter ceremony

From left to right: Cadets 1st Class Jonathan Yi, Erik Soderberg, Connor Dietz and Raymond Crone III receive their diplomas in a winter graduation ceremony held Wednesday in Arnold Hall. Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould encouraged the newly commissioned officers to strive to be leaders of vision and character. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Academy firefighters recognized for Waldo Canyon Fire efforts

Col. Michael Addison (far left) speaks with firefighters during an award presentation ceremony at the Air Force Academy's Fire Station 3 Dec. 19, 2012. More than 50 firefighters were recognized with Air Force Achievement Medals or Air Force Civilian Achievement Awards for their efforts in containing the Waldo Canyon Fire, which burned 12 acres of the Academy in June but did not cause any injuries or destroy any structures. Addison is the 10th Mission Support Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Elizabeth Andrews)

Aircraft of the Academy's airmanship programs

The Cirrus Aircraft T-53A is a small, single engine aircraft at the Academy that replaced the fleet of Diamond DA-40 T-52s in the spring of 2012. It is slightly larger than the T-52 and has a slightly higher horsepower engine. It provides exposure to powered flight and gives cadets the opportunity to solo. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Aircraft of the Academy's airmanship programs

The 150-horsepower Cessna 150 T-51A is flown by the Academy flying team, a select group of 16-18 cadets who hold a Federal Aviation Administration private pilot certificate or higher. Cadets use the plane to compete against 144 colleges nationwide in regional and national competitions. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Academy cyber team takes 4th place in international contest

Cadets 1st Class Frank Adkins and Michael Winstead (foreground) search for vulnerabilities on opposing teams' virtual servers during the RWTH 2012 Capture the Flag competition. The Air Force Academy's Cyber Competition Team took fourth place overall and first place among U.S. teams in the 12-hour contest. RWTH is a technology research university in Aachen, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dr. Martin Carlisle)

#YourAcademy

Cadet cheerleaders hare their YourAcademy experience during the visit by SportsNation Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. Print this graphic, take a picture with it in a creative way, and share it on Instagram and Twitter with the hash tag #YourAcademy. YourAcademy is a new social media campaing that allows fans and followers of the Academy to share their own Academy experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Veronica Cruz)

Academy firefighters claim medals at world competition

Air Force Academy firefighter Ron Prettyman hits a target with a stream from a firehose, during the over-40 relay team competition at the World Firefighter Combat Challenge XXI Nov. 17, 2012. The Air Force Academy's over-40 team won the 2012 championship, which it won previously in 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Air Force topples Hawai'i, 21-7

Hawai'i running back Joey Iosefa loses a fumble in the third quarter of the Air Force-Hawai'i game at Falcon Stadium Nov. 16, 2012. The Falcons defeated the Warriors, 21-7, without throwing a single pass. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

AF career boosts confidence, strength for Native American award recipient

Retired Maj. Gen. Rita Aragon (left), previous commander of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, congratulates Gayle Blue-Keyes on receiving an eagle feather. The eagle feather is an honor presented to Native Americans for their contributions to their communities. (U.S. Air Force photo)

ESPN's SportsNation recognizes veterans with visit to Air Force Academy

Charissa Thompson speaks with Mountain West Conference reporters during the lead-in to ESPN's SportsNation broadcast at the Air Force Academy Nov. 8, 2012. Thompson and Colin Cowherd host the show, which broadcast a special Veterans Day tribute Nov. 8. SportsNation broadcasts weekdays at 4 p.m. Mountain Time on ESPN2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Branum)

Falcons shot down in West Point, 41-21

Air Force quarterback Connor Dietz and Army defensive lineman Joe Drummond fight for control of a fumble after a bad snap during the fourth quarter of the teams' match at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012. Black Knights linebacker Nate Combs recovered the ball in the Falcons' end zone to take a 41-21 lead and kill Air Force's hopes for a comeback. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tommy Gilligan)

Falcons shot down in West Point, 41-21

Air Force defenders bring down Army receiver Patrick Laird after a pass from Army quarterback Trent Steelman during the Falcons' game against the Black Knights at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2012. Air Force lost to Army, 41-21, marking the Falcons' first defeat to Army since 2005. (U.S. Army photo/Tommy Gilligan)

Respect, service, honor

An Air Force Academy Honor Guard firing party stands ready during a memorial service at the Cadet Chapel Sept. 21, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sarah Chambers)

Respect, service, honor

The Air Force Academy Honor Guard comprises 22 NCOs and junior enlisted Airmen who perform ceremonial duties such as carrying caskets and presenting folded flags to the deceased's next of kin during funeral services. They also perform posting of the colors for retirement ceremonies and changes of command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Raymond McCoy)

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

Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould (second from left) unveils one of the ceremonial shovels that will be used for groundbreaking of the Air Force Academy's Center for Character and Leadership Development facility. The new facility, scheduled to be finished in 2014, was made possible through $30 million in annual military construction budget funds and $10 million in private donations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Liz Copan)

Cadets introduce local kids to Cool Science

Cadet 3rd Class Winston Sanks (right) helps set up a rocket demonstration at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs Oct. 13, 2012. Sanks is the assistant cadet in charge for the Academy's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Club, which took part in the Colorado Springs Cool Science Carnival Oct. 13-14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Julie Imada)

Academy releases 2012 research report

Cadet 2nd Class Zachary Bruhn researches algae lipid biofuels in the Life Science Research Center at the Air Force Academy Sept. 26, 2012. Bruhn is assigned to Cadet Squadron 01. (U.S. Air Force photo/Elizabeth Andrews)

Academy releases 2012 research report

The Air Force Academy released its 2012 research report Oct. 8, 2012. The report outlines the programs made possible through more than $60 million in federal and non-federal funds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Royce Beal)

Navy torpedoes Falcons, 28-21, in OT

Falcons running back Cody Getz, right, follows his blockers during the Navy-Air Force football game at Falcon Stadium Oct. 6, 2012. Getz had 27 rushes for 206 yards, making him the first player in Air Force history and the second player in Mountain West Conference history with three 200-yard games in one season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Raymond McCoy)