2006 grad killed in Afghanistan

First Lt. Roslyn Schulte, 25, died from wounds suffered from a roadside bomb in Afghanistan May 20. She was a 2006 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., and is seen here in her senior class photo. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Memorial honors ultimate service before self

Cadet 4th Class Derek Winkler looks at names of U.S. Air Force Academy graduates who have been killed in war. The War Memorial is an element of the Air Garden on the Academy Terrazzo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ann Patton)

87 cadets selected for grad school

Cadet 1st Class Brandon McCutcheon prepares a sample for an experiment that uses a dye to identify free radicals at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 10 in hopes of one day treating chemical warfare decontamination and cancer patients. The Academy offers a four-year program of instruction and experience designed to provide cadets the knowledge and character essential for leadership, and the motivation to serve as Air Force career officers. Cadet McCutcheon, a biochemistry major with Cadet Squadron 15, has been selected to attend medical school after graduation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Larry A. Simmons)

87 cadets selected for grad school

Cadet 1st Class Brandon McCutcheon performs an experiment using a dye to identify free radicals at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 10 in hopes of one day treating chemical warfare decontamination and cancer patients. The Academy offers a four-year program of instruction and experience designed to provide cadets the knowledge and character essential for leadership, and the motivation to serve as Air Force career officers. Cadet McCutcheon, a biochemistry major with Cadet Squadron 15, has been selected to attend medical school after graduation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Larry A. Simmons)

Two Academy graduates land astronaut slots

Maj. Jack Fischer poses in front of an F-22A Raptor at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Major Fischer, a 1996 Air Force Academy graduate, was one of nine new astronauts selected for NASA's 2009 astronaut candidate class. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Jacks Valley ready to roll out welcome mat

Cadet 2nd Class Christopher Molstad and Cadet 1st Class Justin Fisk ready Operation Warrior foxholes with overhead defenses. The area services ground combat tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ann Patton)

'Our Time'

Vice President Joe Biden congratulates newly commissioned 2nd Lt. Kellen Curry during the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2009 graduation ceremony held at Falcon Stadium May 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

'Our Time'

Newly commissioned 2nd Lt. Ashleigh Peck celebrates following graduation from the U.S. Air Force Academy at Falcon Stadium May 27. Lieutenant Peck was among 1,046 cadets in the Class of 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dennis Rogers)

USAFA command chief retires

Chief Master Sgt. Arvin Davis stands at attention during the colors presentation at his retirement ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., June 5. Chief Davis, the former command chief for the Academy, said he plans to head back to the East Coast, where his Air Force adventure started in June 1980. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Firefighter challenge ensures firefighter fitness

Firefighter Mark Caraway of the USAFA Anchors relay team takes aim at a volleyball-sized target during a regional Firefighter Challenge held at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., June 26-27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Firefighter challenge ensures firefighter fitness

USAFA GIs relay team member Staff Sgt. Tanner Derosier, left, hands a baton to Airman 1st Class Steven Cimochoswki, who prepares to take on a Keiser Force Machine during a regional Firefighter Challenge at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., June 26-27. The Keiser machine simulates forceable entry into a building. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Class of 2013 on path to learning basics

Basic cadets pack issued equipment into duffelbags during Class of 2013 cadet inprocessing at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25. Issue items include Airman Battle Uniforms and physical training uniforms. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Stripes run in chief's family

Chief Master Sgt. Todd Salzman is the command chief for the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Chief Salzman, a native of Cabot, Ark., was previously command chief for 13th Air Force at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, and for the 306th Operations Group in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

Stripes run in chief's family

From right, Chief Master Sgt. Todd Salzman and Lt. Gen. Michael Gould congratulate Staff Sgt. Johnnie Gipson at a technical sergeant promotion party at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., June 26. General Gould is the Academy superintendent; Chief Salzman is the Academy command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Welcome to the Air Force Academy!

Cadet 2nd Class Nathan Rings addresses a basic cadet during a bus ride from Doolittle Hall to the Cadet Area at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25. Basic cadets are directed to sit with their eyes facing forward at all times while on the bus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dave Ahlschwede)

Welcome to the Air Force Academy!

Family members catch glimpses of their basic cadets outside Doolittle Hall at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25. The Class of 2013 consists of more than 1,300 basic cadets from locations across the United States as well as 11 international cadets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dave Ahlschwede)

Welcome to the Air Force Academy!

Basic cadets wait to board a bus from the Association of Graduates' Heritage Trail to the cadet area during cadet inprocessing at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25. Of the more than 1,300 cadets accepted into the Class of 2013, 41 are prior enlisted servicemembers, and 31 graduated from the Academy's Preparatory School. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dennis Rogers)

Welcome to the Air Force Academy!

A basic cadet learns basic responses during cadet inprocessing at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25. Females comprise 20 percent of the Class of 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Welcome to the Air Force Academy!

Cadet 2nd Class Mark Mosby ensures new basic cadets follow cadre instructions during cadet inprocessing at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25. Approximately 1,400 cadets were selected for the Class of 2013 out of nearly 10,000 applicants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dave Ahlschwede)

FERL promotes 'build first, design later'

Cadets 1st Class Jon Brateng and Matt Buscemi and their mentor, Tech. Sgt. Denver Long III, hang drywall during a Field Engineering and Readiness Laboratory activity June 11. Sergeant Long is assigned to the 442nd Civil Engineer Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dave Ahlschwede)

FERL promotes 'build first, design later'

A Field Engineering and Readiness Laboratory cadet practices welding on a FERL flight project at the U.S. Air Force Academy June 5. The FERL program is mandatory for cadets majoring in civil engineering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dave Ahlschwede)

FERL promotes 'build first, design later'

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class Drew Miller cuts a two-by-four during a Field Engineering and Readiness Laboratory activity June 5. Cadets learned skills such as surveying, concrete placement and a self-help project at billeting that will save $40,000 per year in laundry costs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dave Ahlschwede)

Academy to host Firefighter Combat Challenge

U.S. Air Force Academy firefighter Patrick Kraft shows off his hose technique Aug. 11, 2006, during the 2006 Firefighter Combat Challenge regional competition in Westminster, Colo.Kraft will compete with Team USAFA in 2009 after strong finishes in World Firefighter Combat Challenges in 2006, 2007 and 2008. The 2009 challenge is open to the public and will be held at the Air Force Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle)

Cadets rescue 3 from likely drowning in Panama

Cadet 3rd Class Derrick Rowe was one of four Air Force Academy cadets who rescued three Panamanians from drowning during a trip to Panama June 7. (U.S. Air Force photo)