President George W. Bush salutes a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy during commencement exercises Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Colorado Springs. Speaking to the 1,012 graduating cadets, the President said, "Each of you gathered here this morning has answered that same call. I want to thank you for stepping forward to serve. The security of our citizens and the peace of the world will soon be in your hands -- the best of hands. Be officers of character and integrity. Keep your wings level and true. Never falter; do not fail. And always know that America stands behind you." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shares in blowing a kiss to family and friends of a Class of 2008 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy Wednesday, May 28, 2008, during commencement ceremonies in Colorado Springs. Out of the 1, 012 cadets to graduate, 18 percent are women. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush celebrates with an unidentified graduate Wednesday, May 28, 2008, during commencement exercises at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shares a phone conversation with a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy Wednesday, May 28, 2008, after commencement ceremonies in Colorado Springs. The President told the class of 2008, "You're the 50th graduating class in the history of the Air Force Academy. Each of you has worked hard to reach this moment... I'll leave this campus today filled with the confidence in the course of our struggle and the fate of our country, because I've got confidence in each of you." White House photo by Eric Draper
A United States Air Force Academy graduate flips after receiving his diploma during commencement exercises Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Colorado Springs. White House photo by Eric Draper
