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)

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)

U.S. Air Force Cadets; firefighters for a day

Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy joined Osan’s own ‘Fire Dawgs’ for a day, here, May 18. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez)

U.S. Air Force Cadets; firefighters for a day

Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy joined Osan’s own ‘Fire Dawgs’ for a day, here, May 18. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez)

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets in Training

U. S. Air Force Academy Cadets wait to receive instructions during a search and rescue training exercise. The cadets participated in field training with 51st Civil Engineer firefighters at Osan Air Base May 18. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Evelyn Chavez)

51st Fighter Wing Firegfighters

Cadets 3rd class Victoria Cachro and Randi Imerman (L-R) talk after the firefighters physical training challenge. U. S. Air Force Academy cadets participated in field training with 51st Civil Engineer firefighters May 18.