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.

Construction near Community Center continues on-schedule

Construction workers install curbing along Community Center Drive on Sept. 20, 2012. Construction along Community Center Drive and in the Base Exchange parking lot will add drainage pipes, inlets and curbs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carol Lawrence)

Music director reflects on 30 years at Academy

Dr. Joe Galema conducts the Cadet Chorale and Colorado Springs Philharmonic's performance of Handel's "Messiah" in the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel Dec. 2, 2011. Galema, the Cadet Chapel's music director and organist, started working at the Academy in September 1982. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Branum)

Academy observes AF's 65th birthday

Airman Stephanie Shishido salutes during a retreat ceremony honoring the Air Force birthday at the Air Force Academy's 10th Air Base Wing Headquarters Sept. 18, 2012. Shishido is a medical technician with the 10th Medical Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Branum)

Academy observes AF's 65th birthday

Lt. Col. Matthew Sandelier leads a formation in observing retreat at the Air Force Academy's 10th Air Base Wing Headquarters in honor of the Air Force birthday Sept. 18, 2012. Sandelier is the 10th Force Support Squadron deputy director. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Branum)

Academy cheerleaders encourage their team, community

Male cheerleaders run Air Force Academy flags across the field after an Air Force touchdown Sept. 1, 2012. Air Force defeated Idaho State in the Falcons' opening game of the season, 49-21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Academy cheerleaders encourage their team, community

Air Force Academy cheerleaders perform a pyramid stunt during the Air Force home opener at Falcon Stadium Sept. 1, 2012. The varsity squad comprises six male and six female cadets who perform at every football game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Going solo: Cadet makes Academy powered flight history

Lt. Col. Scott Oskvarek presents Cadet 1st Class Staci Rouse with a name patch upon her landing to commemorate her historic fight Sept. 7. Rouse was the first cadet in Academy history to fly solo in a powered aircraft. Oskvarek is an instructor pilot with the 70th Flying Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Cadet provides gift of life through stem cell donation

Cadet 3rd Class Kyle Schroeder holds a bag containing blood-forming stem cells that he donated in Denver Sept. 5, 2012. Schroeder, a native of Colorado Springs, found out in the summer that he was a match for a recipient he has never met. He is assigned to Cadet Squadron 33. (Courtesy photo)

Academy firefighter to receive national award

Elaine Perkins, right, takes the baton from Stacey Billapando during the World Firefighter Combat Challenge in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Nov. 16, 2011. Perkins, a native of Honolulu and station captain for Fire Station 3 at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., was named the 2011 National Image, Inc., Meritorious Service Award winner. Billapando is a firefighter with the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Perkins, Billapando, Andrea Caraway and Senior Airman Jessica Condon comprised the now-retired Fire Fembots team, which set a world record time for women's relay in 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Academy firefighter to receive national award

Elaine Perkins, a Honolulu native and the station captain for Fire Station 3 at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., was named the 2011 National Image, Inc., Meritorious Service Award winner. She is scheduled to receive the award during a presentation in Los Angeles Sept. 13, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Branum)

Outreach

Volunteers cut down burned trees and cleared debris left over from the Waldo Canyon fire Sunday. The cadets performed cleanup for more than 100 homeowners and three city open spaces. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Raymond Hoy)

Outreach

Volunteers cut down burned trees and cleared debris left over from the Waldo Canyon fire Sunday. The cadets performed cleanup for more than 100 homeowners and three city open spaces. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Elizabeth Andrews)