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U.S. Air Force Academy Basic Cadet Carly Serratore gets drenched with cold water as she celebrates the finish of the Jacks Valley assault course in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 21, 2009. The Class of 2013 will take the honor oath at their Aug. 5 acceptance parade, when they earn status as fourth-class cadets.

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U.S. Air Force Academy Basic Cadet Carly Serratore gets drenched with cold water as she celebrates the finish of the Jacks Valley assault course in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 21, 2009. The Class of 2013 will take the honor oath at their Aug. 5 acceptance parade, when they earn status as fourth-class cadets.

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