Blue Steel reaches out to America's youth through music

Cadet 2nd Class Joshua Eubank performs alongside members of youth symphonies from Colorado Springs, Colo., and Pasadena, Calif., during a concert with the Air Force Academy Band's Blue Steel ensemble at the Air Force Academy's Arnold Hall Theater Feb. 20, 2011. Cadet Eubank is a Cadet Orchestra club officer and is assigned to Cadet Squadron 30. (U.S. Air Force photo/Megan Davis)

Blue Steel reaches out to America's youth through music

Cellists from the Pasadena Youth Orchestra participate in a concert with the Air Force Academy Band's Blue Steel ensemble Feb. 20, 2011, in the Academy's Arnold Hall Theater. This was the seventh such concert featuring Blue Steel and members of youth symphonies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Megan Davis)

NCLS 2011

Dr. Adis Vila speaks about the challenges that inspired her to succeed and strengthened her character during a discussion at the Air Force Academy's National Character and Leadership Symposium Feb. 24, 2011. Dr. Vila, the Academy's chief diversity officer, is a native of Cuba and a White House Fellow. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robin Cresswell)

NCLS 2011

Sara Bordo talks about her experiences as a woman professional during a presentation at the Air Force Academy's National Character and Leadership Symposium Feb. 24, 2011. Ms. Bordo is the founder and CEO of Women Rising and a contributor to the White House Council for Women and Girls. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robin Cresswell)

NCLS 2011

Retired Col. George "Bud" Day speaks during a Medal of Honor panel discussion at the Air Force Academy's National Character and Leadership Symposium Feb. 24, 2011. Colonel Day was a command pilot and prisoner of war during the Vietnam War. Sitting on the panel along with Colonel Day were retired Col. Leo Thorsness and Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

NCLS 2011

Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta talks with Cadet 1st Class Laura Sturdevant, right, after his keynote speech at the Air Force Academy's National Character and Leadership Symposium Feb. 24, 2011. Sergeant Giunta, the first living servicemember to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War, received the medal for heroic actions in Afghanistan Oct. 25, 2007. Cadet Sturdevant is assigned to Cadet Squadron 39; also pictured are Cadets 4th Class Reynaldo Toledo and Jessica Adams of CS 19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)