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)