Thank you. Mr. Secretary, thank you for the kind introduction. General Moseley, General Regni; Mr. Congressman, thank you. Academy staff and faculty, distinguished guests, and proud family members. I am so pleased to stand before the future leaders of the United States Air Force.


I have something I'd like to say to the Cadet Wing: Class of 2008! (Applause.) Yes, that's good. I was a little worried you we're goin...

Cadet C2C Ashley Alexander CS/15, is asking for your support in raising funds to build a new Hospital in Zambia. Hoops for Hope, a non-profit organization founded by 13 year old Austin Gutwein, has built a school and a medical testing center which aids in the development of young children in Zambia. His passion and support by great parents allows him to make a difference.
With the support of children all over the United States, Hoops of Hope has raised roughly $300,000 since its founding.

Cadet Alexander is leading a Wing Wide project to assist Hoops for...

FACT SHEET: USAF ACADEMY CLASS OF 2008
(Information as of 17 March 2008)

When They Entered in June 2004:
1,663 were offered appointments
1,327 were processed into the Academy

80.0% or 1077 males
19.0% or 250 females
20.0% or 265 minorities
54.0% or 717 pilot qualified
14 International students

High School:
Average GPA: 3.85
Average SAT scores: 630 Verbal, 652 Math
Average ACT scores: 28.4 English, 29.4 Reading, 29.5 Math, 28.9 Science

As They Graduate on 28 May 2008 ...