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For fourth class (or freshmen) cadets at the United States Air Force Academy, life just got a little bit easier. Jon Zanone tells us more.
It’s not uncommon to see cadets taking a break from the academic and military rigors of the academy.
(playing chess)
But on this day, these freshmen cadets are waiting to begin a time honored academy tradition known as recognition.
C4C Asia Williams, CS-17
C4C Sabin Park, CS-08
C4C Mitch Brown, CS-04
What started on a smokey Colorado day in June 2012 ends almost nine months later with a three-day event meant to test each cadets resolve.
Col. Rich Anderson, Vice Commandant of Cadets:
The training is tough. But these cadets find if they work as a team it's easier than trying to go it alone.
The reward is being accepted into the cadet wing - and
C4C Williams
C4C Park
C4C Brown
Jon Zanone, your United States Air Force Academy.
Out: The recognized cadets now prepare for the next challenge - helping to lead the class of 2017.
| Date Taken: | 03.08.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 03.12.2013 12:32 |
| Category: | B-Roll |
| Video ID: | 283798 |
| VIRIN: | 130308-O-PO690-343 |
| Filename: | DOD_100759961 |
| Length: | 00:01:40 |
| Location: | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, US |
| Downloads: | 11 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 11 |
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