Class of 2014 rolls into Jacks Valley

Basic Cadets Dennis Murray and Michael Hastriter Jr. make their way through an obstacle carrying a dummy on a stretcher while a third basic cadet secures their footing at the Leadership Reaction Course in Jacks Valley on the Air Force Academy campus 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 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 Cadet Alexander Pecci III crawls through an obstacle at the Leadership Reaction Course in Jacks Valley during Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. 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)

Doolies enjoy down day at rodeo

Basic cadets pose for photographer Mike Kaplan while waiting in line to buy food at the Norris-Penrose Event Center July 17, 2010. The Academy allowed the Class of 2014 to take a day off from Basic Cadet Training, which started June 24, to attend the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Class of 2014 rolls into Jacks Valley

A basic cadet at the Air Force Academy navigates the Academy's Assault Course in Jacks Valley July 14, 2010. Basic cadets spend about two weeks in the field for their second phase of Basic Cadet Training to improve their physical fitness and learn how to work as members of a team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Class of 2014 rolls into Jacks Valley

Basic Cadet Courtney Bailey navigates the Air Force Academy's Assault Course in Jacks Valley July 14, 2010. Basic cadets traverse the assault course twice during the two-week second phase of Basic Cadet Training. Basic Cadet Bailey, a native of Cary, N.C., is assigned to the Hellcats' B Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Bill Evans)

Class of 2014 rolls into Jacks Valley

Basic Cadet Megan Cox uses the butt of a mockup M-16 rifle to strike a target during the assault course at Basic Cadet Training July 13, 2010. Basic Cadet Cox is assigned to BCT Squadron B. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Class of 2014 rolls into Jacks Valley

A basic cadet at the Air Force Academy practices close-assault techniques with a mock M-16 rifle during the second phase of Basic Cadet Training in Jacks Valley July 13, 2010. Basics spend about two weeks in Jacks Valley learning how to survive and operate in a field environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

'Fighting Machine' rolls into Jacks Valley

The Class of 2014, led by cadet training cadre members, salute during the raising of the American flag in Jacks Valley at the end of a 4.5-mile march from the Cadet Area July 11, 2010. The basic cadets will spend approximately three weeks in Jacks Valley during the second phase of Basic Cadet Training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

'Fighting Machine' rolls into Jacks Valley

Cadets with the Class of 2014 march along an unpaved road in Jacks Valley at the Air Force Academy July 11, 2010. The class has adopted the motto "Like a Machine" in the three weeks since inprocessing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Academy graduate dies of injuries from Pave Hawk crash

Capt. David Wisniewski graduated from the Air Force Academy in 2002. Next to his yearbook photo, he included the quote, "To the heroes and families of 11 September 2001 I'll do my best to keep it from happening again." (U.S. Air Force photo)

Basic cadets swear oaths and begin training

Airmen with the U.S. Air Force Academy Band prepare for the Class of 2014's swearing-in ceremony at the Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25, 2010. The Air Force Academy Band is one of 12 active-duty Air Force bands around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Cathy Wedo)

Basic cadets swear oaths and begin training

The U.S. Air Force Academy Band performs for the Class of 2014 swearing-in ceremony at the Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25, 2010. The Air Force Academy band, one of 12 active-duty Air Force bands around the world, is stationed at Peterson Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Basic cadets swear oaths and begin training

Basic cadets with the Class of 2014 swear to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and faithfully discharge their duties as cadets during a ceremony at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25, 2010. The ceremony kicks off approximately six weeks of basic cadet training, which will conclude with another swearing-in ceremony Aug. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Class of 2014 joins Long Blue Line

The Air Force Academy cadet cadre gets basic cadets to move quickly up the Core Values Ramp during Class of 2014 inprocessing at the Academy June 24, 2010. Nearly 1,300 basic cadets receive immunizations, military ID and Cadet Area access cards and receive haircuts and uniform items throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Class of 2014 joins Long Blue Line

Cadet 2nd Class James Colvin approaches a basic cadet during Class of 2014 inprocessing at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 24, 2010. The newest class comprises 1,274 basic cadets, including 350 minorities and 291 women. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Class of 2014 joins Long Blue Line

Cadet 2nd Class James Colvin motivates Basic Cadet Michael Craig to move quickly during Class of 2014 inprocessing at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 24, 2010. Basic Cadet Training begins June 25 and continues through July 31. The Class of 2014's first day of classes is Aug. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Class of 2014 joins Long Blue Line

Basic Cadet Eduard Bucher steps off a bus in the Air Force Academy's Cadet Area as Class of 2014 inprocessing begins June 24, 2010. The Academy received more than 11,000 applications for the Class of 2014, up 17 percent from 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Graduation 2010

Cadets 1st Class Alicia Quaco and Brendan Sullivan pin on each other's second lieutenant shoulder boards before taking the Oath of Office at the Air Force Academy's Graduation 2010 ceremony in Falcon Stadium May 26. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Graduation 2010

Air Force Academy cadets listen as Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers the commencement address at the Academy's Graduation 2010 Ceremony at Falcon Stadium May 26. Mullen's message to the 1,001 newly commissioned second lieutenants focused on duty and service to the country. (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist Chad J. McNeeley)

Graduation 2010

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen addresses the Air Force Academy's Class of 2010 and guests during the Academy's 2010 Graduation in Falcon Stadium May 26. Admiral Mullen is the 17th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first Joint Chiefs chairman to deliver the Academy's commencement address. (U.S. Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

Graduation 2010

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz introduces Navy Adm. Mike Mullen during Graduation at the U.S. Air Force Academy May 26, 2010. Admiral Mullen is the 17th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the first Joint Chiefs chairman to deliver the commencement address at the Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Graduation 2010

Class of 2010 graduates salute for the national anthem at the commencement of the U.S. Air Force Academy's Graduation Ceremony May 26, 2010. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivered the commencement address. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Cadet research benefits Falcon Stadium

Cadets 1st Class Caleb Becker (left) and Ben Saunders discuss field conditions with Mike Wehrmann, Falcon Stadium manager. Here, the three examine a cross section of the artificial turf on the field. The cadets? research project found that the heating system that mitigates ice from the field before game time only needs to be turned on for 24 hours as opposed to a week before a cold weather game.