Teen Aviation Camp

Lt. Col. Charles Wisniewski works with two teens on their model gliders in the Air Force Academy Aero Lab. Professors and staff in the Academy’s aeronautical engineering department spent time with teens from the Air Force’s Teen Aviation Camp, teaching them about the Academy’s program. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Leslie Finstein)

Teen Aviation Camp

Paige Johnson, age 16 from Stoneham, Colo. in the cockpit of a Cessna ready to fly around the Air Force Academy. Pilots from the Academy’s Aero Club took her and other teens for flights as part of the Air Force’s Teen Aviation Camp. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Leslie Finstein)

Cadets visit local asphalt plant during field engineering course

Jeff Mangone, right, gives cadets from the Air Force Academy a tour of the Rocky Mountain Materials and Asphalt plant in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 10, 2011. The tour is designed to familiarize cadets attending the Academy's Field Engineering Readiness Laboratory with how to prepare asphalt and concrete. FERL is required for cadets majoring in civil or bioenvironmental engineering and is also open to cadets in mechanical or electrical engineering majors. Mr. Mangone is the Rocky Mountain Materials and Asphalt plant manager. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Branum)

Cadets visit local asphalt plant during field engineering course

Jeff Mangone describes the process of milling asphalt to Air Force Academy cadets touring the Rocky Mountain Materials and Asphalt plant in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 10, 2011. The tour is part of the Academy's three-week Field Engineering Readiness Laboratory, which familiarizes cadets in engineering majors with operations in deployed or austere locations. Mr. Mangone, the Rocky Mountain Materials and Asphalt plant manager, has worked for the company approximately 25 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Branum)

High school students wake up to Academy experience

Capt. Ryan Smith familiarizes two Summer Seminar attendees with the controls of a Diamond DA-40 aircraft at the Air Force Academy's airfield June 9, 2011. Summer Seminar is a three-day program that immerses high school juniors and seniors in cadet life. Captain Smith is the assistant chief of standardization and evaluation for the 557th Flying Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Raymond McCoy)

High school students wake up to Academy experience

Cadet 1st Class Ryan French talks about the Air Force Academy's airmanship programs with Summer Seminar attendees at the Academy airfield June 9, 2011. Cadet French is a member of the Wings of Blue, the official Air Force parachute demonstration team, and is assigned to Cadet Squadron 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Raymond McCoy)

High school students wake up to Academy experience

High school students storm the hill in the Terrazzo during the Air Force Academy's Summer Seminar June 1, 2011. The Academy Admissions office holds three seminars for approximately 1,100 juniors and seniors each year, immersing them in a three-day microcosm of Academy life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Staff Sgt. Chavez

Staff Sgt. Alicia Chavez, 10th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

2011 Air Force Academy Fiancees Reception

Cadets speak with Paula Gould, wife of Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould at the Fiancees Reception. This event, hosted by the commandant of cadets was part of graduation week activities for the class of 2011. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Ray McCoy)

Gen. Clark Welcomes Guests to Fiancees Reception

Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Richard Clark and his wife Amy welcome cadets and guests to their home for the Fiancees Reception. This event, hosted by the commandant, was part of graduation events for the Class of 2011. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Ray McCoy)

Air Force Academy Graduation 2011

Cadet 1st Class Evan Washington receives his diploma from Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley during the Air Force Academy's graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Cadet Washington, now a second lieutenant, is a native of Columbus, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Air Force Academy Graduation 2011

Air Force Academy Class of 2011 cadets listen to Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley during his commencement address May 25, 2011, at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ray McCoy)

Secretary Donley congratulates new officers at AFA commencement

Newly commissioned second lieutenants celebrate at the end of the Air Force Academy's Class of 2011 graduation ceremony May 25, 2011. Flying overhead are F-16 Fighting Falcons with the Thunderbirds U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron. Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley was the guest speaker for the commencement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Secretary Donley congratulates new officers at AFA commencement

Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley congratulates Cadet 1st Class Reggie Rembert on graduating at the Air Force Academy's Class of 2011 commencement ceremony May 25, 2011, at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Now-lieutenant Rembert, a native of Flower Mound, Texas, was defensive back for the Air Force Falcons football team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Secretary Donley congratulates new officers at AFA commencement

The U.S. Air Force Academy Band performs prior to the start of the Air Force Academy Class of 2011 graduation ceremony May 25, 2011, at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley spoke at the ceremony, in which 1,021 cadets received their diplomas and commissions as second lieutenants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Secretary Donley congratulates new officers at AFA commencement

Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley delivers the commencement address to the Air Force Academy's graduating Class of 2011 during commencement ceremonies May 25, 2011, at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. More than 1,000 cadets received their diplomas and commissions at the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Sisters' legacy makes Academy history

The Robillard sisters stand together on the Terrazzo at the Air Force Academy May 23, 2011. They are, from left: Amanda and Alicia, Class of 2011; Nicole, Class of 2009; and Lauren, Class of 2007. The family made Academy history May 25 as the first to have four sisters graduate from the institution. (U.S. Air Force photo/Megan Davis)

Academy Board names Class of 2011 top grad

Cadet 1st Class Hal Schmidt (center) takes the Air Force Academy superintendent's seat at the invitation of Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould (standing) during a meeting of the Academy Board May 20, 2011. Cadet Schmidt was selected by the Academy Board as the top graduate for the Class of 2011 based on his academic, military and physical fitness accomplishments. Also pictured are, from left: Col. Paul Pirog, permanent professor for the Department of Law; Col. Mark Wells, permanent professor for the Department of History; Brig. Gen. Dana Born, the dean of the faculty; Col. Tamra Rank, the vice superintendent; Brig. Gen. Richard Clark, the commandant of cadets; Dr. Hans Mueh, the director of athletics; Col. John Andrew, permanent professor for the Department of Mathematical Sciences; Col. Neal Barlow, permanent professor for the Department of Aeronautics; and Col. Richard Anderson, the vice commandant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Don Branum)

dodgeball game

More than 3,500 cadets participated in a single-elimination dodgeball game Wednesday on the Terrazzo, in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Mike Kaplan)

U.S. Air Force Cadets; firefighters for a day

Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy joined Osan’s own ‘Fire Dawgs’ for a day, here, May 18. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez)

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets in Training

U. S. Air Force Academy Cadets rescue a simulated casualty during a search and rescue training exercise. The cadets participated in field training with 51st Civil Engineer firefighters at Osan Air Base May 18. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez)

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets in Training

U. S. Air Force Academy Cadets wait to receive instructions during a search and rescue training exercise. The cadets participated in field training with 51st Civil Engineer firefighters at Osan Air Base May 18. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez)

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets in Training

Cadet 2nd Class Mathew Bell suits up for the firefighters physical training challenge. U. S. Air Force Academy cadets participated in field training with 51st Civil Engineer firefighters at Osan Air Base May 18.

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets in Training

Cadet 2nd Class Mathew Bell suits up for the firefighters physical training challenge. U. S. Air Force Academy cadets participated in field training with 51st Civil Engineer firefighters at Osan Air Base May 18.