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U.S. Air Force Cadet 2nd Class Carlos Berreteaga, academy glider pilot for the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., briefs U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jennifer Matthews, 23rd Force Supports Squadron, and U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Thompson, 23rd Wing Commander, both from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., about the glider aerobatics team during an academy tour, Nov. 4, 2011. Throughout the program cadets learn how to fly gliders and will earn their aeronautical wings. The upperclassmen cadets also compete in national and international competitions throughout their stay at the academy. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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The inner hall of the academy Protestant chapel radiates different hues of light during a tour of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 4, 2011. The chapel was completed in 1962 and was designed to be like the rest of the academy and never go out of style. In 2004 as part of the Cadet Area it was named a National Historic Landmark.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Cadet 4th Class Jacob Jasiewicz, Cadet Squadron 9, showcases his dorm room to a U.S. Air Force LtCol. Jackie Day, 23rd Medical Support Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., during a tour of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 4, 2011. The cadets interacted with Team Moody members from Nov. 3-7, where they gained knowledge on the operational Air Force and were able to show Moody members academy life. The cadets dorm rooms must remain in inspection order throughout the day and their doors stay open for on the spot inspections. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Cadet 2nd Class Erin Brown, U.S. Air Force Academy, briefs 23rd Wing members from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., on the parachute training program during a tour of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 4, 2011. The program has two stages, the first stage, Wings of Green, consists of lowerclassmen and is where cadets receive their basic parachute jump training. The second stage, Wings of Blue, consists of upperclassmen and cadets train the lower class as well as perform in teams for sports events and competitions. The Air Force Academy has one of the only programs that allows the very first jump by its students to be tandem-free. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Cadet 2nd Class Kyle Rasmussen, U.S. Air Force Academy, center, speaks with Lt. Col. Patrick Boland, left, 23rd Wing director of staff, and U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Thompson, 23rd Wing commander both from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., during a tour of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Co., Nov. 4, 2011. During the tour Moody Airmen were able to interact with cadets and see some of the various opportunities that are available to the cadets during their college training. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Frank Batten, 23rd Wing command chief, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., speaks with a cadet during the question and answer portion of a tour for Moody members at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 4, 2011. Batten and fellow Moody members went to the academy to interact with 23rd Wing's sponsored squadron, Cadet Squadron 9, but opened the question and answer session up to all cadets in the academy. Batten brought an enlisted perspective to the future leaders of the operational Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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U.S. Air Force Cadet 2nd Class John Skeele, briefs U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Thompson, commander 23rd Wing Moody Air Force Base, Ga., on the Wings of Blue program at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. Nov. 4, 2011. The Wings of Blue program is a cadet driven parachute program where upperclassmen instruct lowerclassmen on how to safely perform jumps. The Wings of Blue parachute team competes and perform nationally and internationally throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Billy Thompson, commander of the 23rd Wing, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., gives his mission briefing to cadets of Cadet Squadron 9 at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 3, 2011. Thompson and fellow Airmen came to the academy to talk about the operational Air Force with their sister squadron, Cadet Squadron 9. The 23rd Wing also conducted a Personnel Recovery demonstration for the entire academy during the visit. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)
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Cadets from Cadet Squadron 9 and members of the 23rd Wing, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., sit and converse during a dinner social at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 3, 2011. Moody is Cadet Squadron 9's sponsor base. Team Moody Airmen went to the academy to provide mentorship and talk about the active duty Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua J. Garcia/Released)