Red, White and Brave Parade honors those who serve

Lt. Gen. Mike Gould and his wife, Paula, celebrate at the Red, White and Brave Parade in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 29, 2009. General Gould is the U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Red, White and Brave Parade honors those who serve

Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Matthew Deming issues commands to Cadet Squadron 38 during the Red, White and Brave Parade in downtown Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 29, 2009. Cadet Squadron 38 represented the Academy's Cadet Wing during the parade. Also president were the Academy Honor Guard, "The Bird," and varsity cheerleaders and athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Academy Band member wins NCO Academy Levitow Award

Tech. Sgt. Laura Bardill received the John L. Levitow Award for the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy's Class 09-5 during the NCO Academy's graduation ceremony at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., July 16, 2009. Sergeant Bardill is a clarinetist with the Air Force Academy Band at Peterson AFB and a native of Hudson, Wis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Larry Hulst)

Class of '05 grad dies in F-15 crash

Capt. Mark R. McDowell, seen here in his senior year cadet photo, was killed in an F-15 crash in eastern Afghanistan July 18. Captain McDowell graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., in 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Tops in Blue a big hit at USAFA

Senior Airman Jennifer Bone performs during a Tops in Blue concert in Arnold Hall at the U.S. Air Force Academy Aug. 23, 2009. Airman Bone is a ground radio maintenance journeyman with the 17th Communications Squadron at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. Her hometown is San Diego. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dave Ahlschwede)

Tops in Blue a big hit at USAFA

Staff Sgt. Wendell Boone sings during a Tops in Blue concert in Arnold Hall at the U.S. Air Force Academy Aug. 31. Tops in Blue is an expeditionary entertainment unit consisting of talented volunteers that tours Air Force locations around the world. Sergeant Boone is an air transportation apprentice with the 69th Aerial Port Squadron at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and a native of Clarksville, Tenn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dave Ahlschwede)

Academy earns own 'best reviewer'

Maj. John Martin earned a "best reviewer" award from the Business Policy and Strategy Division of the Academy of Management Aug. 10, 2009. Major Martin is an assistant professor of management and deputy for Academics. He teaches international management, strategic management, and power and influence. (U.S. Air Force photo)

10th ABW command changes hands

Col. Rick LoCastro, right, accepts the 10th Air Base Wing guidon from Lt. Gen. Mike Gould during the 10th ABW change-of-command ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy July 23, 2009. Colonel LoCastro was previously vice commander of the 96th ABW at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. General Gould is the Academy superintendent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Big Bad Basic

Class of 2013 basic cadets put their physical skills to the test at the U.S. Air Force Academy July 25, 2009, during the Sweepstakes competition at Big Bad Basic in Jacks Valley. Big Bad Basic takes place at the end of Jacks Valley events prior to the march back to the Terrazzo. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Families blessed with nearly two decades of compassion

Janet Edwards has served as the Air Force Academy's mortuary officer since 1992 and has helped more than 900 families through very difficult times. Ms. Edwards also serves as the program manager for the Academy's Base Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dave Ahlschwede)

Focus on key topics ensures mission success

Lt. Gen. Mike Gould assumed the role of U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent in a ceremony June 9, 2009. He is pictured here with his wife, Paula. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Opportunities grow with school year in full swing

Brig. Gen. Dana Born and Cadet 1st Class Charles Haller take a look at academic activities planned for the Fall 2009 semester at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 8. Student academic support services and the unmanned aerial systems program are slated to expand this year. General Born is dean of the faculty. Cadet Haller is the Cadet Wing director of academics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ann Patton)