In honor of

Maj. Philip D. Ambard gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States when he was killed April 27 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Maj. Ambard arrived at the Air Force Academy Department of Foreign Languages in December 2003. (U.S. Air Force photo)

In honor of

Maj. Philip D. Ambard gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States when he was killed April 27 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Maj. Ambard arrived at the Air Force Academy Department of Foreign Languages in December 2003. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Sandhurst

Cadet 2nd Class Zac Blasdel races to his fighting position during the combat shooting portion of the Sandhurst Competition Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the U.S. Military Academy, N.Y. The competition requires each team to perform a series of challenging military tasks along a 7-mile route, and compete in a marksmanship competition. The team only had a rough idea of what to train for as most of the challenges were kept secret until the day of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Sandhurst

Cadet 2nd Class Bryan Maynard and the rest of the Air Force Sandhurst team were required to take an impromptu test after finishing the field portion of the Sandhurst Competition Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the U.S. Military Academy, N.Y. The competition requires each team to perform a series of challenging military tasks along a 7-mile route, and compete in a marksmanship competition. The team only had a rough idea of what to train for as most of the challenges were kept secret until the day of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Sandhurst

Cadet 2nd Class William Friedl and his team secure a rope to a tree during the rope bridge portion of the Sandhurst Competition Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the U.S. Military Academy, N.Y. The competition requires each team to perform a series of challenging military tasks along a 7-mile route, and compete in a marksmanship competition. The team only had a rough idea of what to train for as most of the challenges were kept secret until the day of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Sandhurst

Cadet 1st Class Anthony Langdon traverses a body of water via a rope bridge during a portion of the Sandhurst Competition Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the U.S. Military Academy, N.Y. The competition requires each team to perform a series of challenging military tasks along a 7-mile route, and compete in a marksmanship competition. The team only had a rough idea of what to train for as most of the challenges were kept secret until the day of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Sandhurst

Cadet 3rd Class William Friedl renders aid to a simulated casualty during the first aid portion of the Sandhurst Competition Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the U.S. Military Academy, N.Y. The competition requires each team to perform a series of challenging military tasks along a 7-mile route, and compete in a marksmanship competition. The team only had a rough idea of what to train for as most of the challenges were kept secret until the day of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Sandhurst

Members of the Air Force Sandhurst team were required to take an impromptu test after finishing the field portion of the Sandhurst Competition Saturday, April 16, 2011 at the U.S. Military Academy, N.Y. The competition requires each team to perform a series of challenging military tasks along a 7-mile route, and compete in a marksmanship competition. The team only had a rough idea of what to train for as most of the challenges were kept secret until the day of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Falcon Heritage Forum

Cadet 2nd Class Sydney Croxton, Cadet Squadron 16, Cadet 1st Class Alexander Parmater, CS-16, Cadet 1st Class Jessica Gentry, CS-06, Cadet 1st Class Joseph Cortez, CS-25, Cadet 2nd Class Matthew Clinard, CS-08, Cadet 1st Class Erin Green, CS-08, Cadet 2nd Class Rachel Stanley, CS-14, Cadet 2nd Class Brandon Schoenfeldt, CS-39, Cadet 2nd Class Brandon Roberts, CS-05, and Cadet 1st Class Megan Hoskins, CS-10 pose with World War II veteran Bob Berry. at the Air Force Memorial . (U.S. Air Force Photo)

Falcon Heritage Forum

Cadet 1st Class Joseph Cortez, Cadet Squadron 25, assists World War II veteran Fred Linke during their visit to the U.S. capital April 7-9. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

Prep School

Cadet candidate Zachary Modly contributes to a class discussion. (Photo by Rachel Boettcher)

Prep School

Cadet 4th Class Chelsea Renfro, CS-14, performs a chemistry expirement during a Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development conference. Enlisted Airmen make up 50 spots in each preparatory school class. ABOVE: Col. William Walker, vice director of athletics, addresses Prep School candidates. (Photo by Rachel Boettcher)