Recognition Days

Cadet freshmen Ben Register, Kevin Dwyer, Evan Barger and Hank Binzer of Cadet Squadron 33 shoulder the weight of their Squadron's charge and await instructions March 12, 2010 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. Recognition is an annual set of events that culminate in the freshmen being welcomed into the ranks of the upper class cadets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Recognition Days

Cadet junior Lamin Jackson commands the attention of a group of freshman during Recognition Days at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Colo., March 12, 2010 . Recognition consists of several days of wing and squadron-run trainings, events, and ceremonies, and concludes with the freshmen receiving the Prop and Wings insignia, signifying their acceptance into the ranks of upper class cadets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Recognition Days

Rows of sneakers and other items are lined up on the U.S.Air Force Academy's Terrazzo while their owners participate in the annual recognition events at the Academy March 12, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Boettcher)

Air Force beats Army Black Knights

Academy senior defenseman Brandon Johnson celebrates after scoring the second goal of his career with 2:38 remaining in the 2nd period as Air Force defeated Army 4-2 at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Cadet Ice Arena March 13, 2010. Air Force went on to win the best-of-three series 2-0, advancing to the Atlantic Hockey Association Final Four against Sacred Heart March 19 in Rochester, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Air Force beats Army Black Knights

Falcon defenseman freshman Mike Walsh battles for control of the puck as Air Force defeated Army 3-0 at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Cadet Ice Arena March 12, 2010. Air Force went on to win the best-of-three series, advancing to the Atlantic Hockey Association Final Four against Sacred Heart March 19 in Rochester, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Air Force beats Army Black Knights

Falcon goalie senior Andrew Volkening recorded his third straight shutout as he made 29 saves in a 3-0 win over Army in the first game of a three-game quarterfinal series March 12, 2010, at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Cadet Ice Arena. Air Force went on to win the best-of-three series 2-0, advancing to the Atlantic Hockey Association Final Four against Sacred Heart March 19 in Rochester, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)