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)

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)

ADAPT's 'drunk goggles' help Airmen see clearly

Senior Airman Brandon Caves and Airman Carmela Sikorski-Allessandro, struggle to drive as they take part in a driving simulation game while wearing goggles that replicate the effects of alcohol, Tuesday at the 10th Medical Group. These Airmen attended an event hosted by the Academy’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Program to highlight the dangers of drinking and driving and bring attention to National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Veronica Cruz)

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)

From cookies to chemistry: Girl Scouts attend Cool Science workshop

Fifty Girl Scouts ages 5-7 attended the Air Force Academy’s Cool Science workshop Nov. 10, 2012, where they participated in creative chemistry and physics experiements with cadets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Julie Imada)

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)

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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)

Conference attendees discuss Academy's religious climate

Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould speaks with Bishop Michael Sheridan and Scott Levin during the Academy's 2012 religious respect conference. Sheridan represents the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services. Levin is director of the Rocky Mountain Region of the Anti-Defamation League. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Branum)

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

Air Force Academy officials break ground for the Center for Character and Leadership Development facility Oct. 19, 2012. The new, $40 million facility will be located between Arnold Hall and the Cadet Chapel. Construction is projected to take 22 months. (U.S. Air Force photo/Liz Copan)

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

Air Force Academy officials break ground for the Center for Character and Leadership Development facility Oct. 19, 2012. The new, $40 million facility will be located between Arnold Hall and the Cadet Chapel. Construction is projected to take 22 months. (U.S. Air Force photo/Liz Copan)

Academy releases 2012 research report

Cadet 1st Class Heather Nelson works on the FalconSat 7 project March 6, 2012. Nelson, an astronautical engineering major, is assigned to Cadet Squadron 16. (U.S. Air Force photo/Raymond McCoy)

International guests visit Air Force Academy

Viktor Romanov and Ekaterina Priezzheva watch Cadet 1st Class Kendrick Talamantez scale an obstacle at the Air Force Academy's Ropes Course Oct. 12, 2012. Romanov, Priezzheva and other officials with the Russian Federation Defense Ministry visited the Academy as part of International Week. Romanov is the deputy chief of the Defense Ministry's Personnel Directorate. Priezzheva is the ministry's chief of military education. Talamantez is assigned to Cadet Squadron 02. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

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

Wyatt Denton listens to a briefing during his visit to the Air Force Academy Sept. 28, 2012. Wyatt, a native of Parker, Colo., 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) march on the Terrazzo with Cadet Squardron 32 during Wyatt's Cadet for a Day experience Sept. 28, 2012. CS 32 was the sponsor squadron for Wyatt, a native of Parker, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sarah Chambers)

No need for speed

Senior Airman Brandon Aguirre (foreground) and Airman 1st Class Hans Castillo, patrollers with the 10th Security Forces Squadron, monitor drivers on South Gate Boulevard Sept. 26. Getting caught speeding on Academy grounds can be costly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carol Lawrence)

No need for speed

Airman 1st Class Hans Castillo and Senior Airman Brandon Aguirre, 10th Security Forces Squadron patrollers, use a radar gun to detect speeders on South Gate Boulevard Sept. 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carol Lawrence)

Cadet candidate pursues leadership despite difficult upbringing

Cadet Candidate William Roe said he is determined to make it work at the Academy. "I've been given this great opportunity," the Air Force Academy Preparatory School student said Oct. 3, 2012. "If I mess up, I have nothing." (U.S. Air Force photo/Carol Lawrence)

Cadet candidate pursues leadership despite difficult upbringing

Cadet Candidate William Roe writes an essay in his English class Oct. 3, 2012. “I’ve never written so many essays,” Roe said about the class he loves. He is a native of Robinson, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Carol Lawrence)

Cadets observe Hindu religious holiday

Cadet 2nd Class Ian Sweeney (center) participates in a Sri Ganesh Chaturthi at the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel Sept. 21, 2012. Sweeney is assigned to Cadet Squadron 18. Also pictured are Mythili Bachu (left), chairperson of the Council of Hindu Temples of North America and president of the United Hindu Jain Temples of Washington, D.C., and Srinivasacharya Gudimella (right), a priest with the Sri Venkateswara Temple of Colorado in Castle Rock, Colo. The ceremony is held to honor the birthday of Ganesha, one of the major gods of the Hindu pantheon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Branum)

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)