USAFA cadet honored as Cadet of the Year

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley (right), Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Dustin Hayhurst (center) and David Cyster stand beside the Millennium Sword of Friendship May 10, 2012, in the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Donley then presented the 2011 U.S. Air Force Cadet of the Year Award to Hayhurst, and Cyster presented Hayhurst a coin symbolizing presentation of the Sword to him in honor of being named the Cadet of the Year. Hayhurst earned the award by demonstrating excellence in military skills, academics and athletics in an Air Force commissioning program. Cyster is a member of the of the Air Squadron of the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)

USAFA cadet honored as Cadet of the Year

Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Dustin Hayhurst (right) receives a coin from David Cyster May 10, 2012, during a ceremony in the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. The coin symbolizes Hayhurst being presented with the Millennium Sword of Friendship in honor of his being named the 2011 Cadet of the Year. Hayhurst earned the award by demonstrating excellence in military skills, academics and athletics in an Air Force commissioning program. Cyster is a member of The Air Squadron of the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)

Engineering camp attracts, inspires students

High-school students assemble a wind-powered generator during a Society of American Military Engineers camp June 25, 2011, at the Air Force Academy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ray McCoy)

USAFA "Deployed Ops"

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Jordan Wittman helps Staff Sgt. Matthew Jones lay out bare pallets on the assembly line at the U.S. Army Riggers detachment June 18, 2011, in Southwest Asia. Cadet Wittman is taking part of "Deployed Ops", a summer program that sends Academy cadets to deployed locations to follow officers in different career fields and to gain an understanding of career responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Cadet 1st Class Shaina Thompson)

USAFA "Deployed Ops"

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Jordan Wittman pulls on straps to ensure the cargo bundle is securely fastened to the pallet while working with U.S. Army Riggers June 18, 2011, in Southwest Asia. Cadet Wittman is taking part in "Deployed Ops", a summer program that sends Academy cadets to deployed locations to follow officers in different career fields and to gain an understanding of career responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Cadet 1st Class Shaina Thompson)

Academy hits switch on 6-MW solar array

Lt. Gen. Michael C. Gould speaks at the dedication ceremony for the Air Force Academy's 6-megawatt solar array June 13, 2011. The array will produce about 12,000 megawatt-hours per year, or 11 percent of the Academy's overall energy needs. The Academy's vision is to produce 100 percent of its power through renewable resources by 2020. General Gould is the Academy superintendent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Academy class of 2011

The Air Force Academy's Class of 2011 marches into Falcon Stadium May 25, 2011, during commencement ceremonies in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Academy class of 2011

Newly commissioned second lieutenants celebrate at the end of the Air Force Academy's Class of 2011 graduation ceremony May 25, 2011, at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. More than 1,000 cadets received their diplomas during the commencement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Sisters' legacy makes Academy history

The Robillard sisters became the first family to have four sisters graduate from the institution May 25, 2011, in Colorado Springs, Colo. They are, from left, Amanda and Alicia, Class of 2011; Nicole, Class of 2009; and Lauren, Class of 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo/Megan Davis)

Falcons vs. Buckeyes

Falcons freshman Matt Puleo leads the Falcons onto the field as they meet the Ohio State Buckeyes during a lacrosse match April 17, 2011, at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ray McCoy)

Falcons vs. Buckeyes

Falcons freshman midfielder Erik Smith advances against the Ohio State Buckeyes April 17, 2011, at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ray McCoy)

Falcons vs. Buckeyes

Falcons senior goalkeeper Brian Wilson makes a stop during first-period action against the Ohio State Buckeyes April 17, 2011, at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ray McCoy)

Falcons vs. Horned Frogs

The Air Force Academy's Mike Lyons dumps a pass in front of Texas Christian University's Greg Hill during the Falcons' final home game of the season March 2, 2011, at the Academy's Clune Arena. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Falcons vs. Horned Frogs

The Air Force Academy's Mike Lyons looks to pass in front of Texas Christian University's Amric Fields during the Falcons' final home game of the season March 2, 2011, at the Academy's Clune Arena. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Falcons vs. Horned Frogs

The Air Force Academy's Taylor Stewart tosses up for two against Texas Christian University's Amric Fields during the Falcons' final home game of the season March 2, 2011, at the Academy's Clune Arena. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Falcons versus Rebels

Falcons sophomore guard Michael Lyons pulls up for a jump shot against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Feb 15, 2011, at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The Air Force Falcons came up short against UNLV 49-42, making their record 13-11 overall and 4-7 in the Mountain West Conference. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)

Falcons versus Rebels

Falcons senior guard Evan Washington dives for a loose ball early in the first half of a mountain west conference basketball game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Runnin' Rebels Feb. 15, 2011, at the Thomas and Mac Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The Air Force Falcons came up short against UNLV 49-42, making their record 13-11 overall and 4-7 in the Mountain West Conference. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

Falcons versus Rebels

Falcons senior forward Derek Brooks shoots a three-point shot over the outstretched arms of Runnin' Rebel Brice Massamba Feb. 15, 2011, at the Thomas and Mac Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The Air Force Falcons came up short against UNLV 49-42, making their record 13-11 overall and 4-7 in the Mountain West Conference. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

Falcons win home opener

Air Force Academy junior Evan Washington looks for an open teammate during the Falcons Mountain West Conference home opener Jan. 5, 2011, against Utah. Washington dished out a career high 11 assists as the Falcons upset the Utes 77-69 at the Academy's Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Falcons win home opener

Air Force Academy sophomore Mike Fitzgerald dives to steal the ball from Utah's Josh Watkins during the Falcons Mountain West Conference home opener Jan. 5, 2011, at the Academy's Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Falcons upset the Utes 77-69. (Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Falcons win home opener

Air Force Academy sophomore Mike Lyons charges towards the basket during the Falcons Mountain West Conference home opener Jan. 5, 2011, against Utah at the Academy's Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo. Lyons netted a career high 26 points to lead the Falcons to an upset victory over the Utes by a score of 77-69. (Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Falcons win home opener

Air Force Academy senior Derek Brooks drives towards the basket for 2 of his 10 points during the Falcons Mountain West Conference home opener Jan. 5, 2011, against Utah at the Academy's Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Falcons upset the Utes 77-69. (Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Falcons win home opener

Air Force Academy junior Evan Washington pushes the ball up court during the Falcons Mountain West Conference home opener Jan. 5, 2011, against Utah. Washington dished out a career high 11 assists as the Falcons upset the Utes 77-69 at the Academy's Clune Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo. (Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Air Force Academy Band

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 nearby Peterson Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)