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Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley cheers with the Air Force Academy mascot “The Bird” at the Pentagon Sept. 30, 2011, during a pep rally for the Air Force vs. Navy football game. The AFA Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps and cheerleaders made their way through the corridors of the Pentagon performing for Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Tiffany Trojca)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz rallies the crowd during the Air Force Academy Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps “Flight of Sound” and cheerleaders pep rally at the Pentagon Sept. 30, 2011. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Tiffany Trojca)
Air Force Academy Falcons mascot “The Bird” leads Academy Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps and cheerleaders through the corridors of the Pentagon Sept. 30, during a pep rally for the Air Force vs. Navy football game. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Tiffany Trojca)
9/30/2011 - ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Force Academy Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps "Flight of Sound," cheerleaders and the Air Force Academy mascot "The Bird" performed for the Air Force vs. Navy football game pep rally at the Pentagon, Sept. 30.
The overall winner of the annual service academy match-ups receives the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. The Falcons hold a 23-16 record against Navy since competition began in 1972.