Broncos add 'air power' to defensive line

Air Force Academy 2010 graduate Ben Garland plays on the Denver Broncos' defensive line during leave and days off. He signed with the Broncos as a free agent in April. If signed, he may apply for early release and join the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Young fans hit Falcon Stadium for Kids' Day

Cadet 3rd Class Kinder McCullough (foreground) signs a young Falcons fan's forearm during Kids' Day at Falcon Stadium Aug. 21, 2010. Cadet McCullough is assigned to Cadet Squadron 15. Also pictured (left to right) are Cadets 1st Class Stephanie Martin from CS 18, Kaitlin Bibeau from CS 24 and Jessica White from CS 38. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

Young fans hit Falcon Stadium for Kids' Day

Falcons fullback Cadet 1st Class Jared Tew signs a poster for a young Falcons fan during Kids' Day at Falcon Stadium Aug. 21, 2010. Cadet Tew is a native of Park City, Utah, and is assigned to Cadet Squadron 25. He rushed for 970 yards on 238 carries during Air Force's 2009 season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

Young fans hit Falcon Stadium for Kids' Day

Cadet 1st Class Samantha Stibeck signs a t-shirt for a young Falcons fan during Kids' Day at Falcon Stadium Aug. 21, 2010. Cadet Stibeck, a native of Somerville, N.J., is assigned to Cadet Squadron 23. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

Young fans hit Falcon Stadium for Kids' Day

Carl Gould and Col. Bart Weiss watch the Falcons scrimmage during Kids' Day at Falcon Stadium Aug. 21, 2010. Mr. Gould is the father of Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould. Colonel Weiss is the Academy Preparatory School commander. Also pictured is 2nd Lt. Aaron Kirchoff, a finance officer stationed at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

Young fans hit Falcon Stadium for Kids' Day

Skyler Gilliam hangs out with the Bird during Kids' Day at Falcon Stadium Aug. 21, 2010. Skyler, age 8, is the son of Falcons fan Kyle Gilliam. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

Air Force warms up for 2010 season

Falcons offensive linemen build their strength and endurance during practice at the Air Force Academy Athletic Fields Aug. 3, 2010. The previous season's offensive lineman graduated in May, but Air Force football head coach Troy Calhoun said he is confident in the new line's motivation and expertise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Air Force warms up for 2010 season

Falcons receiver Brandon Hirneise runs a pass route during practice at the Air Force Academy Athletic Fields Aug. 3, 2010. Hirneise, a third-class cadet, is a native of Scottsdale, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Air Force warms up for 2010 season

Falcons kicker Erik Soderberg stretches before practice at the Air Force Academy Athletic Fields Aug. 3, 2010. Soderberg, a second-class cadet and native of Eden Prairie, Minn., made 95 percent of his point-after kicks and 73 percent of his field goals during the 2009 season, including a 50-yarder at Colorado State in the Falcons' 34-16 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Air Force warms up for 2010 season

Falcons quarterback Tim Jefferson throws a pass during practice at the Air Force Academy Athletic Fields Aug. 3, 2010. Jefferson, a second-class cadet and Atlanta native, finished the 2009 season with a passer rating of 147.02, throwing for 848 yards and five touchdowns. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Football: 3rd try a charm for Air Force in 47-20 victory

Falcons sophomore quarterback Tim Jefferson goes airborne for a touchdown on fourth and goal from the 1 during the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 31, 2009. Jefferson, an Atlanta native, had 161 passing yards and 37 rushing yards in Air Force's 47-20 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Football: 3rd try a charm for Air Force in 47-20 victory

Falcons quarterback Tim Jefferson hands off to fullback Jared Tew during the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 31, 2009. Tew, a junior and native of Park City, Utah, had 175 rushing yards against the Houston Cougars in Air Force's 47-20 victory. Jefferson, a sophomore and Atlanta native, had a career-high 161 passing yards in addition to 37 yards and a touchdown on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)