Appointees get large glimpse of Academy life

Air Force Academy cadets help Class of 2014 appointees at the boot and shoe warehouse during orientation at the Academy April 19, 2010. Orientation introduces appointees to a picture of life at the Academy and allows them to ask questions about the Academy experience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Appointees get large glimpse of Academy life

Air Force Academy Cadet 4th Class Ava Tamosuinas of Cadet Squadron 19 assists Ned Kingman of Plymouth, Minn., at the Academy boot and shoe warehouse during Class of 2014 orientation April 19, 2010. Orientation introduces appointees to a picture of life at the Academy and allows them to ask questions about the Academy experience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Cadets take 1st, 3rd at international LOAC competitions

Cadet 1st Class Charlton Coats works with his Swiss teammate, Capt. Mathias Ledermann, at an international service academy Law of Armed Conflict competition in San Remo, Italy, during spring break. Cadet Coats won the top individual award and the best mixed team award for his work with Captain Ledermann on their mock country, St. Cibard (Photo by Patrizia di Pietro)

Competitors 'CANVAS' networks in hacking challenge

Cadet 1st Class Bryan Hanes and local student Will Mitchell participate in the Computer and Network Vulnerability Assessment Scenario at the Air Force Academy April 2, 2010. Scenarios challenged students to hunt down and identify weaknesses in system design and implementation for a fictional social networking Web site. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Cadets kick off Alternative Spring Break

Cadet 4th Class Kristin Cromwell assembles a wall frame for a Habitat for Humanity project in Bryan, Texas, March 23, 2010. Cadet Cromwell was among a group of cadets who volunteered to build homes as part of the Air Force Academy's Alternative Spring Break program. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Cadets kick off Alternative Spring Break

Cadet 2nd Class Paola Gavilanes from Cadet Squadron 24 hammers a nail into a section of wall frame as part of an Alternative Spring Break project March 23, 2010, in Bryan, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Cadets kick off Alternative Spring Break

Cadet 3rd Class Sarah Sauter of Cadet Squadron 16 and Cadet 2nd Class Bridget Flatley of CS 37 work in muddy terrain while building a house as part of a Habitat for Humanity project March 22, 2010, in Victoria, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Cadets kick off Alternative Spring Break

Cadets 3rd Class Patrick Day (right) and Courtney Pinkerton pass boards along a human conveyor belt from a shipping vehicle to a house as part of a Habitat for Humanity project in Victoria, Texas, March 22, 2010. The cadets volunteered as part of Alternative Spring Break, one of the Air Force Academy's Cadet Service Learning programs. Cadets Day and Pinkerton are assigned to Cadet Squadrons 31 and 37, respectively. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Academy pays final respects to 6th superintendent

Lt. Gen. Mike Gould presents an American flag to Carolyn Clark Miller, the daughter of deceased Lt. Gen. Albert P. Clark, during a funeral service for General Clark at the Air Force Academy March 17, 2010. General Clark was superintendent when General Gould, the current Academy superintendent, was a cadet here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Academy pays final respects to 6th superintendent

A portrait and shadow box honoring retired Lt. Gen. Albert P. Clark sits on display during General Clark's funeral service at the Air Force Academy March 17, 2010. General Clark was the Academy's sixth superintendent. The medals displayed are three Air Force Distinguished Service Medals, two Legions of Merit, a Bronze Star, an Air Medal, an Army Commendation Medal, a Purple Heart, an American Defense Medal, an American Campaign Medal, a European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, a World War II Victory Medal and two National Defense Service Medals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Academy pays final respects to 6th superintendent

Joseph Thibodeau of Denver flies a P-51D Mustang flies over the Air Force Academy during the funeral service for retired Lt. Gen. Albert P. Clark March 17, 2010. General Clark was a British Spitfire pilot during World War II and the Academy's sixth superintendent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Academy pays final respects to 6th superintendent

Maj. Robert Bonner carries the remains of retired Lt. Gen. Albert P. Clark after a funeral mass held in the Air Force Academy's Catholic Chapel March 17, 2010. General Clark was the Academy's sixth superintendent from Aug. 1, 1970, to July 31, 1974, and spent 33 months as a prisoner of war during World War II. Major Bonner is the air officer commanding for Cadet Squadron 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Unit Advisory Council a voice for Cadet Wing and community

Capt. Gena Parkman and Master Sgts. Kim Mann and Dan Spain prepare meals at Marian House March 2, 2010. The three Airmen are part of the Air Force Academy's Unit Advisory Council. Captain Parkman is assigned to the Academy's Cadet Counseling Center. Sergeant Mann is superintendent of Cadet Wing Human Relations, and Sergeant Spain is superintendent of Basic Cadet Training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ann Patton)

Cadets kick off Alternative Spring Break

Cadet 4th Class Karlie Taylor uses a nail gun to secure a house's west wall to the floor frame as part of a Habitat for Humanity project in Victoria, Texas, March 22, 2010. Cadet Taylor, who is assigned to Cadet Squadron 21, volunteered for the project as part of the Air Force Academy's Alternative Spring Break program. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Cadets kick off Alternative Spring Break

Cadet 3rd Class Jamaal Paul starts his spring break by loading boards at the Habitat for Humanity warehouse in Victoria, Texas, to be shipped to a nearby job site. Cadet Paul is assigned to Cadet Squadron 07. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

'Dirty Dozen' hosts newest Cadet for a Day

Airmen 1st Class Jacob Frey and Travis Oster show Cadet for a Day Kai Rackley how to operate a fire hose at the Air Force Academy March 5, 2010. Kai, who is 10?, was diagnosed with leukemia in 2007 and has been in remission for a year. Airmen Frey and Oster are firefighters with the 10th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

'Dirty Dozen' hosts newest Cadet for a Day

Maj. Jon Veazey and Kai Rackley check out a signal light at the Air Force Academy's air traffic control tower March 5, 2010. Kai, who is 10, was the Academy's Cadet for a Day March 4-5. Major Veazey is the officer in charge of the Cadet for a Day program and an admissions liaison officer for North American Aerospace Defense Headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

'Dirty Dozen' hosts newest Cadet for a Day

Cadet for a Day Kai Rackley hops into a fire truck near Fire Station 3 at the Air Force Academy March 5, 2010. Kai, who is 10?, was diagnosed with leukemia in 2007 and has been in remission since 2009. The Cadet for a Day program is sponsored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Class of 2013: 'Recognition granted'

Cadets 2nd Class Jennifer Walters and Lacey Richardson, along with others from Cadet Squadron 18, salute Cadet 4th Class Dan Derby during Recognition at the Air Force Academy March 13, 2010. The prop and wings on the left lapel of Cadet Derby?s service dress uniform indicate that he has been accepted as an upperclassman at the Academy after several grueling days of physical, mental and military exercises. For more on Recognition, see pages 10-11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Recognition 2010

Cadet 4th Class John Yang studies during a break in recognition activities March 12.

Recognition 2010

Cadet 4th Class Curtis Widener of Cadet Squadron 31 helps lift his squadron's charger above his head during recognition March 12.

Class of 2013: 'Recognition granted'

Fourth-class cadets perform leg lifts during a physical training portion of Recognition at the Air Force Academy March 12, 2010. The three-day experience tests freshmen's physical and mental stamina and rewards them on the final day with upperclassman status and privileges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Class of 2013: 'Recognition granted'

Cadets ceremonially fold the American flag during retreat at the U.S. Air Force Academy March 11, 2010. Retreat is one of the first events of Recognition, which comprises a three-day battery of mental, physical and military education. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Sculpture recognizes father of aircraft maintenance

Col. David Lange poses next to a bust of his great, great uncle, Charlie Taylor, in the Air Force Academy's McDermott Library March 2, 2010. Mr. Taylor built the first aircraft engine used by the Wright Brothers and helped the brothers prepare the "Military Flyer" for demonstration to the U.S. Army at Fort Myer, Va. Colonel Lange is the air officer commanding for Cadet Group 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)