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)