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

Falcons freshman outside linebacker Alex Means wraps up Aztecs quarterback Ryan Lindley for a 10-yard loss during the Falcons' 26-14 victory over San Diego State at Falcon Stadium, Colo., Sept. 26, 2009. The Falcons defense forced six turnovers from the Aztecs and scored two touchdowns. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

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

Falcons sophomore wide receiver Jonathan Warzeka eyes the end zone during Air Force's 26-14 win over San Diego State at Falcon Stadium, Colo., Sept. 26, 2009. Warzeka, a native of Lake Elsinore, Calif., finished the game with two receptions for 44 yards and three rushes for 34 yards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

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

Falcons junior defensive back Reggie Rembert tackles Aztecs senior wide receiver Roberto Wallace during Air Force's 26-14 win over San Diego State at Falcon Stadium, Colo., Sept. 26, 2009. Rembert, a native of Flower Mound, Texas, forced a fumble and returned an interception for a touchdown. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

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

Cadets from Section 8 cheer on the Falcons during Air Force's 26-14 win over San Diego State at Falcon Stadium, Colo., Sept. 26, 2009. The Falcons face rival service academy Navy in Annapolis, Md., Oct. 3. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Falcons feast on turnovers, down New Mexico 37-13

Falcons defenders Ryan Ricketts and Justin Moore combine stop Lobos' running back. A. J. Butler at the line of scrimmage during the Air Force-New Mexico game at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 19, 2009. The Lobos' ground game accounted for 188 yards and two touchdowns in its 37-13 loss to Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Denise Navoy)

Falcons feast on turnovers, down New Mexico 37-13

Falcons defensive back Anthony Wright Jr. picks up the ball after the Falcons block a New Mexico field goal at University Stadium in Albuquerque Sept. 19, 2009. Falcons defensive lineman Ben Garland blocked the Lobos' field goal attempt. Air Force took possession at their 37-yard line and marched down the field for a touchdown en route to a 37-13 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Denise Navoy)

Falcons feast on turnovers, down New Mexico 37-13

Falcons defensive back Jon Davis races down the sideline on his way to a 38-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Air Force-New Mexico game at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 19, 2009. Air Force intercepted B.R. Holbrook twice and Donovan Porterie once in its 37-13 victory. This was Air Force?s second defensive touchdown of the season: the first came on a 10-yard fumble recovery versus Nicholls State Sept. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Falcons feast on turnovers, down New Mexico 37-13

Falcons defensive back Jon Davis races down the sideline on his way to a 38-yard interception return for a touchdown in the Air Force-New Mexico game at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 19, 2009. Air Force intercepted B.R. Holbrook twice and Donovan Porterie once in its 37-13 victory. This was Air Force?s second defensive touchdown of the season: the first came on a 10-yard fumble recovery versus Nicholls State Sept. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Cadets honor Air Force's 62nd birthday

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Squadron 35 passes the Cadet Honor Guard during a parade at the Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., celebrating the Air Force's 62nd birthday Sept. 18, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Cadets honor Air Force's 62nd birthday

Cadet 1st Class Christopher Hunter from Cadet Squadron 33 and Cadet 4th Class Timothy Ambard from Cadet Squadron 38 cut a cake during a party for the Air Force's 62nd birthday at the Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 18, 2009. Cadet Hunter is the oldest attending Academy ccadet, and Cadet Ambard is the youngest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Regular eye exams keep life in focus

Capt. Loralie Hodges recommends regular eye exams as part of routine health care. Early detection is key for optometrists to treat a variety of sight disorders. Captain Hodges is an optometrist with the 10th Medical Group at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ann Patton)

Families join cadets for Parents' Weekend festivities

Cadet 3rd Class Woody go gives a brief overview and answers questions about glider operations for Paul Wurth, Rob Wurth and Cadet 4th Class Michael Wurth during Parents' Weekend Sept. 4, 2009. The freshman cadet and his family toured the airfield, which held an open house for cadets and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dave Ahlschwede)

Families join cadets for Parents' Weekend festivities

Jack Montgomery receives instruction from Army Lt. Col. David Christensen while piloting a flight simulator in Fairchild Hall Sept. 4, 2009, as part of Parents' Weekend. Seated in the co-pilot's chair is Mr. Montgomery's son, Cadet 3rd Class Tate Montgomery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Families join cadets for Parents' Weekend festivities

Cadet 2nd Class Michael Cello and his family receive a briefing from biology instructor Lt. Col. Leon Barringer before a laboratory experiment Sept. 4. Families got to sit in classes with their cadets as part of Parents' Weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Majors Night

Maj. Leonard Cabrera speaks with Cadet 4th Class Daniel Adjangba during Majors Night at the U.S. Air Force Academy Sept. 9, 2009. Major Cabrera is an assistant professor with the Department of Economics and Geosciences. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Majors Night

Cadet 1st Class Shea Speer speaks with Cadet Candidate Richard Cook about the U.S. Air Force Academy's history program during Majors Night Sept. 9, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

In memory of 1st Lieutenant Joseph D. Helton Jr.

Airmen from the 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Detachment 2 Police Transition Team stand in formation at Camp Stryker, Iraq, during a memorial ceremony honoring 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton, Jr. Sept. 12, 2009. Lieutenant Helton, a flight commander for the 732nd ESFS Det. 2, was killed Sept. 8, 2009, by an improvised explosive device while leading his team on a mission in Baghdad. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Johnny L. Saldivar)

In memory of 1st Lieutenant Joseph D. Helton Jr.

Maj. Joseph Engelbrecht salutes a memorial to 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton, Jr. after posthumously presenting him a Bronze Star with valor device during a ceremony at Camp Stryker, Iraq, Sept. 12, 2009. Lieutenant Helton, a flight commander for the 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Detachment 2, was killed Sept. 8, 2009, by an improvised explosive device while leading his team on a mission in Baghdad. Major Engelbrecht is the 732nd ESFS Det. 2 commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Johnny L. Saldivar)

In memory of 1st Lieutenant Joseph D. Helton Jr.

Servicemembers from the Victory Base Complex near Baghdad attend a memorial ceremony held to honor 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton, Jr. Sept. 12, 2009. Lieutenant Helton, a flight commander for the 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Detachment 2 Police Transition Team and a 2007 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, was killed Sept. 8, 2009, by an improvised explosive device while leading his team on a mission in Baghdad. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Johnny L. Saldivar)

Cadets honor fallen heroes of Sept. 11

Cadets salute as the American flag is raised during a Reveille ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Sept. 11, 2009. Cadets held the ceremony to honor those who died in the terrorist attacks eight years earlier. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Cadets honor fallen heroes of Sept. 11

The U.S. Air Force Academy cadet flag formation raises the American flag during a Reveille ceremony in the Terrazzo Sept. 11, 2009, in honor those who died in terrorist attacks eight years earlier. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Cadets honor fallen heroes of Sept. 11

Cadet 1st Class Sean Harte plays Reveille in honor during a cadet formation in honor of the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Red, White and Brave Parade honors those who serve

The Bird poses for a photo at the Red, White and Brave Parade in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 29, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Red, White and Brave Parade honors those who serve

A squadron of vintage World War II aircraft fly over downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., during the Red, White and Brave Parade Aug. 29, 2009. More than 40,000 people turned out for the event, which was held in honor of Fort Carson Soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)