Academy Class of 2008 graduates

Newly-graduated 2nd Lt. Shaun Carney celebrates during the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2008 Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium May 28. Lieutenant Carney was the starting quarterback for the Academy football team. The Class of 2008, the 50th Academy class, comprised 1,012 cadets who will enter the Air Force as second lieutenants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Academy Class of 2008 graduates

The Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium as 1012 newly graduated second lieutenants, members of the Class of 2008, toss their hats in the air at the conclusion of graduation ceremonies. President George W. Bush was the commencement speaker. (U.S. Air Force photo/Dennis Rogers)

Academy Class of 2008 graduates

Newly-graduated second lieutenants celebrate after the traditional hat toss and Air Force Thunderbird flyover during the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2008 Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium May 28. The Class of 2008, the 50th Academy class, comprised 1,012 cadets who will enter the Air Force as second lieutenants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Academy Class of 2008 graduates

Newly-graduated 2nd Lt. Andrew Derwae has his shoulder boards fastened by members of his squadron during the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2008 Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium May 28. The Class of 2008, the 50th Academy class, comprised 1,012 cadets who will enter the Air Force as second lieutenants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Academy Class of 2008 graduates

President George W. Bush arrives at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium prior to the Academy Class of 2008 Graduation Ceremony. The president served as the commencement speaker for the class of 1,012 newly-graduated second lieutenants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Academy Class of 2008 graduates

President George W. Bush congratulates newly-graduated 2nd Lt. Hila Levy during the U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 2008 Graduation Ceremony May 28 at Falcon Stadium. Lieutenant Levy is the top graduate in her class and was selected as a Rhodes Scholar. The Class of 2008, the 50th Academy class, comprised 1,012 cadets who will enter the Air Force as second lieutenants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)