Basic cadet Adam Marcinkowski exits a water obstacle
Basic cadet Adam Marcinkowski exits a water obstacle on the assault course during the Class of 2016 Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Jacks Valley in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 17, 2012.
Wounded Warriors attack the net during the final Warrior
Wounded Warriors attack the net during the final Warrior Games training camp at the Academy Aug. 5, 2014. More than 60 wounded veterans from across the country participated in the final Warrior and Invictus Gam... More
Erik Baskin and Tyler Ledford, both sophomores, fight
Erik Baskin and Tyler Ledford, both sophomores, fight for control of the puck in front of Calgary goal keeper Myles Hovdebo as the Falcons met the University of Calgary Dinos in an exhibition college hockey mat... More
Basic cadet David Luthan attacks an obstacle on the
Basic cadet David Luthan attacks an obstacle on the assault course at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Jacks Valley during the field portion of their Basis Cadet Training July 28, 2015, in Colorado Springs, Colo. ... More
Jeanie Lyon, mother of U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory
Jeanie Lyon, mother of U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School Class of 2016 Exemplar Capt. David Lyon, gestures to the cadet candidates during a plaque dedication ceremony honoring her son. Capt. Lyon was a... More
Falcon wide receiver Drew Coleman goes up for the pass
Falcon wide receiver Drew Coleman goes up for the pass and touchdown as Air Force met Navy at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct 6, 2012. The Midshipmen defeated the Fa... More
Col. Jackie Breeden, U.S Air Force Academy Preparatory
Col. Jackie Breeden, U.S Air Force Academy Preparatory School commander, answers questions and discusses goals and priorities at the Academy's Arnold Hall Theater, Aug. 17, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Mike Ka... More
Junior goalie Jason Torf deflects a shot as Air Forces
Junior goalie Jason Torf deflects a shot as Air Forces meet the Army Black Knights at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Cadet Ice Arena Jan. 12, 2013, in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Falcons and the Black Knights ska... More
Freshman Ryan Watson jumps in to stop the Aggie offense
Freshman Ryan Watson jumps in to stop the Aggie offense as the U.S. Air Force Academy met conference rival Utah State at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 7, 2013. The Aggies defeated Air Force 5... More
U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2017 basic cadets Hunter
U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2017 basic cadets Hunter Hill, of Richardson, Texas, Andrew Lichtsinn, of Green Valley, Ariz., and William Zimmerman, Santa Barbara, Calif., all assigned to the Barbarians squadr... More
A UH-1N "Huey" from the 37th Helicopter Squadron at
A UH-1N "Huey" from the 37th Helicopter Squadron at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., is a draw for cadet candidates at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 30, 2015.... More
A UH-1N "Huey" from the 37th Helicopter Squadron at
A UH-1N "Huey" from the 37th Helicopter Squadron at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., is a draw for cadet candidates at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 30, 2015.... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III addresses
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III addresses the crowd as Lt. Gen. Mike Gould, superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy relinquished command to Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson during a change of comm... More
Members of the 52nd Engineer Battalion at Fort Carson,
Members of the 52nd Engineer Battalion at Fort Carson, Colo., replenish water supplies while building a firebreak alongside the U.S. Air Force Academy mountainside in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 28, 2012. For... More
Falcon players huddle before the game as the U.S. Air
Falcon players huddle before the game as the U.S. Air Force Academy met Mountain West Conference foe Utah State in a key matchup at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 14, 2015. The Falcons defeated... More
The U.S. Air Force Academy basic training Class of
The U.S. Air Force Academy basic training Class of 2018 to march out to Jacks Valley at the U.S. Air Force Academy, in Colorado Springs, Colo. July 21, 2014. (U.S. Air Force/Photo Mike Kaplan)
Defensive back Gavin McHenry, a sophomore, takes down
Defensive back Gavin McHenry, a sophomore, takes down Colgate's Dan Cason as the U.S. Air Force Academy met the Colgate Raiders at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug 31, 2013. The Falcons defeated C... More
The American flag is displayed at the U.S. Air Force
The American flag is displayed at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium during a halftime show as the Falcons met the San Jose State Spartans in a Mountain West Conference matchup at the Academy's Falcon ... More
Basic cadet Matthew Quarderer is encouraged by the
Basic cadet Matthew Quarderer is encouraged by the Basic Cadet Training cadre to head for the footprints on Inprocessing Day for the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2020 in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 30, 201... More
Basic cadets walk to the next inprocessing station
Basic cadets walk to the next inprocessing station at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25, 2015. More than 1,000 young adults processed into the Academy and began BCT as a member of t... More
Members of the U.S. Air Force Academy's Cheer Team
Members of the U.S. Air Force Academy's Cheer Team perform at the Colorado Springs, Colo. Airport after the unveiling ceremony of the Academy's visual displays Feb. 5, 2013. The purpose of the displays is to... More
New faculty staff members welcome each other to the
New faculty staff members welcome each other to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. on July 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force/Photo Mike Kaplan)
The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons had their first
The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons had their first football practice behind the Cadet Gymnasium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Aug. 3, 2012. Air Force opens the season against Idaho State at the Academy's Falcon St... More
Speaking is U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt.
Speaking is U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould during the unveiling of the U.S. Air Force Academy visual displays at the Colorado Springs Airport Feb. 5, 2013. The ribbon cutting was cond... More
The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons raise their arms
The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons raise their arms in victory after singing their Alma Mater after defeating Navy 30-21at the Academy's Falcon Stadium on Oct 4, 2014 in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Air Force ph... More
Airmanship 490, Basic Freefall Parachuting students,
Airmanship 490, Basic Freefall Parachuting students, load onto a UV-18 B Twin Otter jump plane at the 98th Flying Training Squadron, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., on Aug. 23, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Mike... More
Cadets and Academy leaders gather for a solemn ceremony
Cadets and Academy leaders gather for a solemn ceremony to honor the nearly 3,000 victims who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001 on the Academy's terrazzo in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 11, 2014. During the eve... More
Basic cadet Nathaniel Heldreth recites the Honor Oath
Basic cadet Nathaniel Heldreth recites the Honor Oath during the Class of 2016 Acceptance Parade on the U.S. Air Force Academy's Stillman Parade Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 7, 2012. During Acceptance... More
Cadets swarm a pair of CV-22 Osprey's assigned to the
Cadets swarm a pair of CV-22 Osprey's assigned to the 71st Special Operations Squadron, 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., after they landed on the U.S. Air Force Academy's Terrazzo ... More
Taylor Cobb, a freshman, makes a valiant effort to
Taylor Cobb, a freshman, makes a valiant effort to get the ball past the CSU Bakersfield goalie at the U.S.Air Force Academy's Cadet Soccer Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Sept 20, 2015. The Falcons droppe... More
Cadet Candidate Dymitri McKenzie gains yardage as the
Cadet Candidate Dymitri McKenzie gains yardage as the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School Huskies met the New Mexico Military Institute in their home opener at Husky Field at the U.S. Air Force Academy, C... More
Cadets and a civilian worker look at the
Cadets and a civilian worker look at the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy on display in the McDermott Library Nov. 20, 2014 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The U.S. Air Force Academy claimed it back from the U.S. Naval A... More
The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons huddle during pregame
The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons huddle during pregame warmups as they met the U.S. Naval Academy at the Academy's Falcon Stadium Oct. 4, 2014. Air Force defeated Navy 30-21 in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Air Fo... More
Cadets await entrance into Falcon Stadium to start
Cadets await entrance into Falcon Stadium to start the U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 2017 Graduation Ceremony at the Academy's Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 24, 2017. Nine-hundred-seventy-n... More
Firefighters from numerous southern Colorado fire
Firefighters from numerous southern Colorado fire departments clear brush from around the U.S. Air Force Academy's Child Development Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. June 27, 2012. Mandatory evacuations took ... More
Special teams member Cody Apfel, a senior, blocks during
Special teams member Cody Apfel, a senior, blocks during a punt return as the U.S. Air Force Academy met the Golden Bears of California in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 29, 20... More
Marek Olesinski, a senior, goes in for a layup against
Marek Olesinski, a senior, goes in for a layup against the San Jose State Spartans at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo. Jan. 7, 2015. Olesinski lead the Falcons wtih 16 points ... More
Falcons celebrate a win as the U.S. Air Force Academy
Falcons celebrate a win as the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons met McGill in an exhibition game 5-3 at the Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 6, 2014. (Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)
Heavy equipment from Fort Carson, Colo. assists the
Heavy equipment from Fort Carson, Colo. assists the Waldo Canyon Fire firefighting efforts at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. June 28, 2012.
Lt. Col. Mike Mariotti and Cadet 2nd Class Seren Marley
Lt. Col. Mike Mariotti and Cadet 2nd Class Seren Marley return from a T-53A training mission at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Aug. 23, 2017. The Academy's Airmanship programs are designed to expose, motiva... More
Basic cadet Scott Lafferty and his Barbarians squadron
Basic cadet Scott Lafferty and his Barbarians squadron regroup after going through the assault course during the Jacks Valley portion of the Class of 2016 basic cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in C... More
Senior quarterback Connor Dietz hands off to fullback
Senior quarterback Connor Dietz hands off to fullback Mike Dewitt as the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons had their first football practice behind the Cadet Gymnasium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 3, 2012. Air... More
The U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2014 marches into
The U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2014 marches into Falcon Stadium during commencement exercises in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 28, 2014. A total of 995 cadets will receive their commission. (Air Force photo... More
Seniors Daniel Weisz, Matthew Miller and Kuo-Liang
Seniors Daniel Weisz, Matthew Miller and Kuo-Liang Cheng inspect a 24-inch telescope at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Observatory in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dec. 9, 2016. This telescope is used for astronomy... More
Cadets fire a 75mm M1A1 Howitzer during the Class of
Cadets fire a 75mm M1A1 Howitzer during the Class of 2016 Acceptance Parade on the U.S. Air Force Academy's Stillman Parade Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 7, 2012. During Acceptance, the new freshmen m... More
The U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2016 marches into
The U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2016 marches into Jacks Valley to start the field portion of Basic Cadet Training in Colorado Springs, Colo. July 16, 2012.
Falcon wide receiver Jalen Robinette, a junior, stretches
Falcon wide receiver Jalen Robinette, a junior, stretches out a reception as he is stopped short of the goal. The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons defeated the Utah State Aggies 35-28 in a key Mountain West Conf... More
Falcons wide receiver Tyler Williams, a sophomore,
Falcons wide receiver Tyler Williams, a sophomore, looks for yardage as the U.S. Air Force Academy met the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West Conference championship game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Die... More
U.S. Air Force Academy cadets march two miles from
U.S. Air Force Academy cadets march two miles from the cadet area to the Academy Cemetery Nov. 14, 2014 in Colorado Springs, Colo., in honor of Heritage Weekend, which recognizes Academy history and the Airmen ... More
The Falcon Cheer team performs at the U.S. Air Force
The Falcon Cheer team performs at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium on Oct 4, 2014 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Falcons defeated Navy 30-21. (Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)
Falcons wide receiver Jalen Robinette, a junior, goes
Falcons wide receiver Jalen Robinette, a junior, goes up high to receive a pass as the U.S. Air Force Academy met the Golden Bears of California in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas, De... More
The official Air Force mascot, "The Bird" sports a
The official Air Force mascot, "The Bird" sports a new uniform as Air Force met the Navy Midshipmen at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct 6, 2012. The Midshipmen defea... More
Basic cadets walk across the Challenge Bridge at the
Basic cadets walk across the Challenge Bridge at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Doolittle Hall in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25, 2015. More than 1,000 young adults processed into the Academy and began BCT as a... More
Falcons defensivemen Santo Coppola, a sophomore and
Falcons defensivemen Santo Coppola, a sophomore and Claude Alexander III, a junior, makes a tackle in the early stages of the game as the U.S. Air Force Academy met the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain We... More
Air Force competes in the men's mile run during the
Air Force competes in the men's mile run during the 25th Air Force Invitational held in the U.S. Air Force Academys Field house in Colorado Springs, Colo. Jan 24, 2015. (Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)
Air Force Academy cadet Marlene Flescher, a sophomore,
Air Force Academy cadet Marlene Flescher, a sophomore, goes up high to cheer on the Falcons during a time out as Air Force met conference foe New Mexico at the Academy's Clune Arena Feb. 4, 2015, in Colorado Sp... More
A TG-16A sailplane is towed to release altitude at
A TG-16A sailplane is towed to release altitude at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 8, 2015. The 94th Flying Training Squadron is responsible to train over 700 cadets annually and c... More
Capt. Dana Lyon, widow of U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory
Capt. Dana Lyon, widow of U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School Class of 2016 Exemplar Capt. David Lyon, talks during a plaque dedication ceremony honoring her husband. Capt. Lyon was a 2008 Academy gradua... More
Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson, superintendent U.S. Air
Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson, superintendent U.S. Air Force Academy speak during the Commandant of Cadets change of command ceremony. Outgoing is Maj. Gen. Gregory Lengyel and incoming Commandant Brig. Gen. Steph... More
The U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 2019 salutes
The U.S. Air Force Academy's Class of 2019 salutes during reveille and its first full day of military training which started with a swearing-in ceremony as family watched from an overlook near the Cadet Chapel ... More
A tremendous smoke cloud builds across the southern
A tremendous smoke cloud builds across the southern half of U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs June 26, 2012. The 65 mph winds created billowing and rapidly building smoke from the local Waldo Canyon fire.
U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2017 basic Cadet Brodie
U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2017 basic Cadet Brodie Hicks from Falcon, Colo., who is assigned to the Barbarians squadron, eats lunch at the Academy's Mitchell Hall dining facility in Colorado Springs, Colo.... More
Head Coach Troy Calhoun leads the U.S. Air Force Academy
Head Coach Troy Calhoun leads the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons onto the field as they meet the Colgate Raiders at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug 31, 2013. The Falcons defeated Colgate in their... More
Falcon outside linebacker Sevrin Remmo, a 255-pound
Falcon outside linebacker Sevrin Remmo, a 255-pound senior battles Spartan Nick Oreglia, a 280-pound junior as Air Force met the San Jose State Spartans in a Mountain West Conference matchup at the U.S. Air For... More
Falcons running back Timothy McVey, a sophomore, is
Falcons running back Timothy McVey, a sophomore, is alone in the end zone and scores a touchdown as the U.S. Air Force Academy met the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West Conference championship game at... More
Basic cadets walk across the Challenge Bridge at the
Basic cadets walk across the Challenge Bridge at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Doolittle Hall in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 25, 2015. More than 1,000 young adults processed into the Academy and began BCT as a... More
Basic cadets Robert Richardson, Joseph Mock and Marc
Basic cadets Robert Richardson, Joseph Mock and Marc Corey stand fast as the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2016 marches to Jacks Valley to start the field portion of Basic Cadet Training in Colorado Springs,... More
Sophomore running back Broam Hart runs through blocks
Sophomore running back Broam Hart runs through blocks during first half action as Air Force met Navy at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct 6, 2012. The Midshipmen defea... More
Hayden Graham, a senior, goes for a jump shot as Air
Hayden Graham, a senior, goes for a jump shot as Air Force met the Colorado Buffaloes in a non-conference matchup at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dec. 19, 2016. The F... More
Senior linebacker Austin Niklas stops Navy quarterback
Senior linebacker Austin Niklas stops Navy quarterback Trey Miller as Air Force met Navy at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct 6, 2012. The Midshipmen defeated the Falcons 28-21.
Vice President Joe Biden addresses the U.S. Air Force
Vice President Joe Biden addresses the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2014 during commencement exercises at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 28, 2014. A total of 995 cadets will receive their com... More
A TG-16A sailplane lands on the 1.41 million square
A TG-16A sailplane lands on the 1.41 million square foot sailplane landing area at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 8, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mike Kaplan/Released)
Basic cadet Raymond Metzger passes out glases in the
Basic cadet Raymond Metzger passes out glases in the U.S. Air Force Academy's Mitchell Hall in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 12, 2017. Almost 1,200 young men and women are in the 2nd week of Basic Cadet Trainin... More
Falcon wide receiver Drew Coleman pulls down a 35-yard
Falcon wide receiver Drew Coleman pulls down a 35-yard pass for a touchdown as Air Force met the Navy Midshipmen at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct 6, 2012. The Mids... More
Cadet 2nd Class Lucas Van Epps, a Wings of Blue member
Cadet 2nd Class Lucas Van Epps, a Wings of Blue member and certified AM-490 instructor and jumpmaster, lands after jumping from a UV-18 B Twin Otter jump plane at the 98th Flying Training Squadron, U.S. Air For... More
Cadet Candidate Hardy Trafford kicks as the U.S. Air
Cadet Candidate Hardy Trafford kicks as the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School Huskies met the New Mexico Military Institute in their home opener at Husky Field at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Aug.... More
Posing in front of the U.S. Air Force Academy's visual
Posing in front of the U.S. Air Force Academy's visual displays at the Colorado Springs, Colo. Airport is Cadet 3rd Class Kevan C. Mordan and Aurora after the unveiling ceremony at the Colorado Springs Airport... More
The U.S. Air Force Academy basic training Class of
The U.S. Air Force Academy basic training Class of 2018 marches back from Jacks Valley at the U.S. Air Force Academy, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Aug. 1, 2014. (U.S. Air Force/Photo Mike Kaplan)
Air Force Academy cadet Marek Olesinski, a senior,
Air Force Academy cadet Marek Olesinski, a senior, goes up for two as the Falcons met conference foe New Mexico at the Academy's Clune Arena Feb 4, 2015 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Lobos of New Mexico defeat... More
Cadets battle during an intramural football game on
Cadets battle during an intramural football game on the Terrazzo at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 10, 2014. (U.S. Air Force/Photo Mike Kaplan)
U.S. Air Force Academy strong safety Weston Steelhammer
U.S. Air Force Academy strong safety Weston Steelhammer is interviewed the day before the Falcons meet the San Diego Aztecs in the Mountain West Conference championship game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, De... More
A rapidly spreading smoke cloud surrounds the U.S.
A rapidly spreading smoke cloud surrounds the U.S. Air Force Academy's airfield in Colorado Springs, Colo. June 26, 2012. The Waldo Canyon fire is burning in the area of the Air Force Academy.
Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley provides
Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley provides the commencement speech to the U.S. Air Force Academy's Graduating Class of 2013 at the Academy's Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 29, 2013, w... More
University of Calgary goalie Myles Hovdebo is drawn
University of Calgary goalie Myles Hovdebo is drawn out of the net as Erik Baskin and Tyler Ledford, both sophomores, watch a shot go wide as the Falcons met the University of Calgary Dinos in an exhibition col... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform an air show
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform an air show after the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2016 Graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 2, 2016. 812 cadets graduated to beco... More
Backup quarterback sophomore Kale Pearson warms up
Backup quarterback sophomore Kale Pearson warms up as the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons had their first football practice behind the Cadet Gymnasium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 3, 2012. Air Force opens th... More
Cadets battle during an intramural football game on
Cadets battle during an intramural football game on the Terrazzo at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 10, 2014. (U.S. Air Force/Photo Mike Kaplan)
Cadet 2nd Class Kathryn Kampsen steps into a T-53A
Cadet 2nd Class Kathryn Kampsen steps into a T-53A to perform her pre-flight checks at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Aug. 23, 2017. The Academy's Airmanship programs are designed to expose, motivate and ch... More
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III admits
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III admits the Oath of Office to newly promoted Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson during her promotion ceremony prior to taking command of the U.S. Air Force Academy in Color... More
Basic cadet Moriah Niehaus marches to Jacks Valley
Basic cadet Moriah Niehaus marches to Jacks Valley to enter the field portion of their Basis Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 20, 2015. "Second Beast" is the second... More
Seniors Daniel Weisz, Matthew Miller and Kuo-Liang
Seniors Daniel Weisz, Matthew Miller and Kuo-Liang Cheng inspect a 24-inch telescope at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Observatory in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Dec. 9, 2016. This telescope is used for astronomy... More
Second Lt. Frederick Johnson tosses ESPN's Charissa
Second Lt. Frederick Johnson tosses ESPN's Charissa Thompson into a tank of water after she received a glider orientation flight by Cadet 1st Class James Bloch at the U.S. Air Force Academy's airfield in Colora... More
A UH-1N "Huey" from the 37th Helicopter Squadron at
A UH-1N "Huey" from the 37th Helicopter Squadron at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., is a draw for cadet candidates at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 30, 2015.... More
Junior linebacker Joey Nichol goes in to stop Aggie
Junior linebacker Joey Nichol goes in to stop Aggie running back Joey DeMartino as the U.S. Air Force Academy met conference rival Utah State at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 7, 2013. The Agg... More
Utah State Aggies wide receiver Myles Barnes is brought
Utah State Aggies wide receiver Myles Barnes is brought down by a gang of Falcons as the U.S. Air Force Academy defeated the Utah State Aggies 35-28 in a key Mountain West Conference matchup held at Falcon Stad... More
Air Force running back Cody Getz is stopped as the
Air Force running back Cody Getz is stopped as the Falcons met Navy at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct 6, 2012. The Midshipmen defeated the Falcons 28-21 in overtime.
Cadet candidates from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory
Cadet candidates from the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School pose with and look at the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy on display Dec. 9, 2014 in Colorado Springs, Colo. The U.S. Air Force Academy claimed it... More
Riley Vann, a senior, prepares to head down the runway
Riley Vann, a senior, prepares to head down the runway in the women's pole vault competition during the fifth-annual Air Force Team Challenge held in the U.S. Air Force Academy's Cadet Field House in Colorado S... More
Utah State running back Devante Mays is stopped by
Utah State running back Devante Mays is stopped by the Falcon defense as the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons defeated the Utah State Aggies 35-28 in a key Mountain West Conference matchup held at Falcon Stadium ... More
Students ready for a jump in the U.S. Air Force Academy's
Students ready for a jump in the U.S. Air Force Academy's AM490 Basic Jump Program at the Academy's airfield on July 10, 2014, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force/Photo Mike Kaplan)