Charities need volunteers throughout the year

Soldiers from Fort Carson walk on a path near Dorchester Park in Colorado Springs, Colo., to give supplies to homeless residents at the Marian House soup kitchen in Colorado Springs, Colo., Dec. 18, 2009. The volunteer project, organized by Fort Carson chaplains, started as a 12-person detail and grew into a volunteer project for more than 300 Soldiers. Several charities in Colorado Springs rely on assistance from military volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

Physics really is 'phun': Program aims to turn kids onto science

Third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students at West Elementary School in Colorado Springs observe how liquid nitrogen affects a balloon during a "Physics is Phun" event held at the school by the Air Force Academy's Physics Department Dec. 11. The balloon freezes and shrinks in the minus-320-degree liquid and reinflates at room temperature, causing snow to form inside the balloon. (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Julie Imada)

Academy's newest sound began 'In the Stairwell'

Air Force Academy Cadets with the a cappella group In the Stairwell perform for KKTV Channel 11 in Colorado Springs, Colo., Dec. 11, 2009. The group of about 20 cadets has also recently performed in a statewide competition against groups from the University of Colorado, Denver University and Colorado State University. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Rampart Lodge brings home Innkeeper Award trophy

Academy leaders and Rampart Lodge staff pose for a photo in the Rampart Lodge lobby Dec. 3, 2009, after having been named the best lodging facility in the Air Force 2009 Innkeeper Awards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

'Rampart Winds' whirls into Harmon Hall

Members of the Air Force Academy Band's Rampart Winds ensemble perform in Harmon Hall at the Academy Dec. 11, 2009. Playing are group leader Master Sgt. Sandra Tiemens on flute, Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Frank Soper on French horn, Tech. Sgt. Sarah Stewart on bassoon, Master Sgt. Noelle Little on clarinet, and Tech. Sgt. Monica Ding on oboe. Rampart Winds is the Academy Band's dedicated woodwind quintet and has played for high-profile events such as the opening of the D-Day Museum in New Orleans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

Marshall Scholar to focus on Latin America

Cadet 1st Class Austin McKinney is the Air Force Academy's 11th Marshall Scholarship recipient and one of 40 selected nationwide in 2009. He will attend the University of London in 2010 to pursue master's degrees in Latin American studies and in globalization and Latin American development. Cadet McKinney is a native of Detroit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

Cadet Squadron 23 repeats as Commandant's Challenge champs

Brig. Gen. Samuel Cox affixes the Commandant's Challenge 2009 Champion streamer to Cadet Squadron 23's guidon at the conclusion of the challenge Nov. 24, 2009. The win is the second in a row for CS23. General Cox is the commandant of cadets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Cadet Squadron 23 repeats as Commandant's Challenge champs

Cadet 2nd Class Brian Altman grades cadets' drill maneuvers during the evaluation portion of the Commandant's Challenge at Clune Arena Nov. 23, 2009. Cadet Squadron 37 won the evaluation challenges, which also examined cadets' adherence to dormitory and uniform standards and military and Academy knowledge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Cadet Squadron 23 repeats as Commandant's Challenge champs

A cadet conceals himself in brush during the field exercise of the Commandant's Challenge at the Air Force Academy Nov. 21, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Cadet Squadron 23 repeats as Commandant's Challenge champs

A cadet fire team emerges from the side of a building during the urban tactics portion of the Commandant's Challenge at the Air Force Academy Nov. 21, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Academy firefighters return to world competition stage

U.S. Air Force Academy firefighter Ron Prettyman hauls a loaded fire hose over his shoulder as he sprints forward to finish in the over-40 male relay at a firefighter combat challenge held at the Academy June 27, 2009. Mr. Prettyman is one of five firefighters who will compete at the World Firefighter Challenge XVIII, scheduled to be held in Las Vegas Nov. 16-20. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Academy firefighters return to world competition stage

Airman 1st Class Jessica Morehouse drags a rescue dummy backwards across the finish line during a firefighter combat challenge June 27, 2009. In her first-ever challenge, Airman Morehouse a member of the ladies' tandem team and the ladies' relay team at the Academy, both of which are ranked number one in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Academy Assembly guests discuss bridging war, peace

Marine Gen. James Cartwright speaks to cadets during the 2009 Academy Assembly at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Arnold Hall Theater Oct. 8, 2009. General Cartwright is the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Academy flying team wins safety competition

Cadet 1st Class John Rice and Cadet 2nd Class Daniel Gidasi make final preparations before a navigation competition as part of the National Intercollegiate Flying Association District I Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 7, 2009. The Academy took first place in the competition, which ran Oct. 3-11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Academy receives bust of ace pilot 'Gabby' Gabrenski

Relatives of Col. Francis "Gabby" Gabreski traveled to Colorado Springs, Colo., to attend the dedication ceremony for a bust in his honor at the U.S. Air Force Academy Sept. 29, 2009. Colonel Gabreski was a fighter ace in World War II and the Korean War. Among those attending were Polish Consul Tomasz Skotnicki, retired Col. Don Gabreski, the ace pilot's son, and Air Force Materiel Command vice commander Lt. Gen. Terry Gabreski, Colonel Gabreski's daughter-in-law. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Academy receives bust of ace pilot 'Gabby' Gabrenski

Retired Col. Don Gabreski speaks at the dedication ceremony for a bust of his father, Col. Francis "Gabby" Gabreski, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 30, 2009. Gabby was a fighter ace in both World War II and the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Falcon defensive lineman to be featured on CBS College Sports

Cadet 1st Class Ben Garland, seen here in his 2008-2009 yearbook photo, will be featured on CBS College Sports Network's "Inside Academy Football," scheduled to air Oct. 9 from 5-5:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. CBS-C will also carry the Air Force-TCU game, scheduled to kick off Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m. MST. American Forces Network TV will simulcast the CBS-C coverage to viewers overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Cadet Wing Media)

Academy HPL tests, researches, trains, educates

Capt. Dustin Benker reviews the results of his metabolic test with Dr. Jeff Nelson at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Human Performance Laboratory Sept. 29, 2009. The test measures oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production and can provide athletes with specific training plans to enhance their physical performance. Captain Benker is a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot. Dr. Nelson holds a degree in exercise physiology. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Academy HPL tests, researches, trains, educates

Cadet 3rd Class Jesse Bicknell, a member of the U.S. Air Force Academy Diving Team, goes over his Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry scan with intern Jim LaChapelle to get his percentage muscle to body fat and his bone density at the Academy's Human Performance Lab Sept. 28, 2009. Academy athletes take this scan about once a semester to track their progress. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Character Corner: Why CCLD?

Brig. Gen. Samuel Cox and Col. John Norton unveil the Center for Character and Leadership Development's logo Sept. 28, 2009, at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. General Cox is commandant of cadets at the Academy, and Colonel Norton is the CCLD director. Also pictured are retired Col. Tom Berry, deputy CCLD director; Lt. Col. Joe Sanders, assistant director for scholarship, and Lt. Col. Jim DeReus, assistant director for integration. The logo was designed by Chris Hureau of DenMar Services Inc. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Soccer: Falcons blank Army 1-0 in OT

Freshman Zane Dydasco dribbles the ball upfield during the Air Force-Army soccer match at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Sept. 19, 2009. Dydasco scored the first goal of his career 2:16 into overtime to give the Falcons a 1-0 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Eisenhower Club recognizes charter golfers

Charter members of the Eisenhower Men's Golf Association pose for a group photo after receiving their red Eisenhower Golf Club hats bearing the label "EMGA Charter Member 1988" at the U.S. Air Force Academy Sept. 17, 2009. Out of 205 original EMGA members, 16 still actively play golf and were recognized at the luncheon for their stamina and continued athleticism. (U.S. Air Force photo/Butch Wehry)

Pikes Peak CFC kicks off in Arnold Hall

Air Force Academy superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould visits representatives from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region during the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff at the Academy Sept. 22, 2009. The Humane Society was one of about 40 CFC charities in attendance at the kickoff event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Football: Defense carries Falcons to 26-14 victory over Aztecs

The Air Force defense swarms Aztecs halfback Anthony Miller during the Falcons 26-14 win over San Diego State in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Sept. 26, 2009. The Aztecs were held to 39 net rushing yards despite Miller's 59 yards on 15 carries. (U.S Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)