Class of 2014 rolls into Jacks Valley

Basic Cadet Dennis Murray helps steady his teammate, Basic Cadet Michael Hastriter Jr., as he makes his way through an obstacle at the Leadership Reaction Course in Jacks Valley at the Air Force Academy July 16, 2010. The Leadership Reaction Course teaches basic cadets group and individual problem solving and effective leadership by having them work through 15 obstacles of varying difficulty. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Class of 2014 rolls into Jacks Valley

Basic Cadets Ory Schuman, left, and Mark Skurdahl, right, lift their teammate, Basic Cadet Alyssa Van Baalen, over a wall in an obstacle at the Leadership Reaction Course at Jacks Valley on the Air Force Academy July 16. Also pictured is Basic Cadet Emily Raney. The Leadership Reaction Course teaches basic cadets group and individual problem solving and effective leadership by having them work through 15 obstacles of varying difficulty. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Front Range bases to honor retirees

Retirees listen to a presentation by Rep. Doug Lamborn during the 2009 Retiree Appreciation Day at the Air Force Academy Nov. 21, 2009. Congressman Lamborn represents Colorado's 5th Congressional District, which includes the Academy and Colorado Springs. The 2010 Retiree Appreciation Day is scheduled for July 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Front Range bases to honor retirees

Congressman Doug Lamborn speaks at the 2009 Retiree Appreciation Day at the Air Force Academy Nov. 21, 2009. Congressman Lamborn represents Colorado's 5th District, which includes the Academy and Colorado Springs. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Doolies enjoy down day at rodeo

Air Force Academy NCOs Master Sgt. Sean Cope, Chief Master Sgt. Ed Maldonado and Staff Sgt. Noah McGinley congratulate one another at the end of a wild cow milking competition July 17, 2010, during the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in Colorado Springs, Colo. Sergeant McGinley's team, "Defend-Herds," won the afternoon competition. Also on Defend-Herds were Capt. Doug Couch, Master Sgt. Irwin Sealy and Staff Sgt. Adam Pederson. Sergeant Cope was part of the "1st Sgt Milk Men team," and Chief Maldonado was on the "Never met a slab of beef we didn't like!!!" team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Doolies enjoy down day at rodeo

Basic cadets get rowdy during Air Force Academy/Family Day at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo July 17, 2010. The rodeo was basic cadets' first chance to relax and enjoy ice cream, nachos and corn dogs since they began Basic Cadet Training June 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)