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Graduates celebrate following the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17436 )

Graduates toss their caps in the air as World War II aircrafts fly over head during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17214 )

Graduates celebrate following the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17224 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17619 )

Graduates celebrate following the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17215 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17660 )

Graduates celebrate following the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17800 )

Alexis Sanchez takes the Oath of Office during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17205 )

Family, friends cheer for graduates during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17713 )

A cadet holds his Second Lieutenant bars during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17204 )

Family, friends cheer for graduates during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17711 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17797 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17792 )

Family, friends cheer for graduates during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17710 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17791 )

Family, friends cheer for graduates during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17693 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17687 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17686 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17683 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17678 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17675 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17672 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17658 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17652 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17639 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17634 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17623 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17617 )

Graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17611 )

Cadets take their seats during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17573 )

Secretary of the Air Force, Mr. Michael B. Donley addresses cadets during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013. Donley presented diplomas to the, over 1000, newly commissioned Second Lieutenants. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17570 )

A cadet bows his head for the invocation during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17551 )

Cadets march onto the field at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17778 )

Cadets march onto the field at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17772 )

Cadets march onto the field at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17770 )

Cadets march onto the field at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17768 )

Cadets march onto the field at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17760 )

Cadets arrive for the Graduating Class March-on at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17529 )

Cadets arrive for the Graduating Class March-on at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17521 )

Cadets arrive for the Graduating Class March-on at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17758 )

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh greets cadets before the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17755 )

Secretary of the Air Force, Michael B. Donley greets cadets before the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013. Donley presented diplomas to the, over 1000, newly commissioned Second Lieutenants. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17750 )

Secretary of the Air Force, Michael B. Donley greets cadets before the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013. Donley presented diplomas to the, over 1000, newly commissioned Second Lieutenants. (Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17747 )

Cadets arrive for the Graduating Class March-on at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17514 )

Megan Brandt joins fellow cadets for the Graduating Class March-on at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17742 )

Cadets arrive for the Graduating Class March-on at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17738 )

Kyle Land arrives with fellow cadets for the Graduating Class March-on at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17509 )

Cadets arrive for the Graduating Class March-on at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17734 )

Cadets arrive for the Graduating Class March-on at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17502 )

Cadets arrive for the Graduating Class March-on at the start of the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17495 )

Faculty waits for the procession before the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17731 )

Cadets line the field before the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17728 )

SSgt. Frank Gourley plays the trombone with the Academy band during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17491 )

Cadet Zach Morrow and the Sabre Drill Team entertain the crowd before the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, CO May 29, 2013.(Photo By Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( CDAIRFORCEGRAD_CDAIRFORCEGRAD_17716 )