AFA's enlisted Airmen go 'back to basics'

A group of the Air Force Academy's enlisted Airmen prepares to march to the Air Garden to observe retreat in the Terrazzo March 3, 2011. Academy Command Chief Master Sgt. Todd Salzman marched the flight, with Master Sgt. Greg Meinert, the Headquarters Section first sergeant, serving as guidon bearer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

AFA's enlisted Airmen go 'back to basics'

Chief Master Sgt. Todd Salzman talks to enlisted Airmen about going "back to basics" outside Harmon Hall at the Air Force Academy before a retreat ceremony March 3, 2011. Chief Salzman is the Academy's command chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

Interfaith panelists discuss views of divinity

Rochelle Richards-Burks discusses Pagan views of the divine during an interfaith discussion panel at the Air Force Academy's Oasis lounge March 2, 2011. Mrs. Richards-Burks joined Chaplain (Maj.) Peter Fischer and Jay Patel to discuss Christian, Hindu and Pagan views of the divine. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

Interfaith panelists discuss views of the divine

Cadets listen to an interfaith panel discussion on views of the divine in the Air Force Academy's Oasis lounge March 2, 2011. The discussion, sponsored by the Academy's chaplains and moderated by Chaplain (Maj.) Joshua Narrowe, featured speakers from Protestant, Hindu and Pagan traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

Fifth CMSAF speaks at annual Academy awards

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Bob Gaylor speaks during the Air Force Academy's Annual Awards Banquet at the Academy's Falcon Club Feb. 26, 2011. Chief Gaylor was the fifth chief master sergeant of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Air Base Wing welcomes 1st command chief

Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, a native of Gentry, Ark., is the first 10th Air Base Wing command chief master sergeant. Chief Staton's background includes several tours of duty as both a military training instructor and a first sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Branum)

Blue Steel reaches out to America's youth through music

A percussionist keeps the show on beat during a concert featuring the Air Force Academy Band's Blue Steel ensemble and youth orchestras from Colorado Springs, Colo., and Pasadena, Calif., in the Academy's Arnold Hall Theater Feb. 20, 2011. Blue Steel specializes in pop and rock music, and its performances are free and open to the public. (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)