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Cadet freshman Curtis Widener does his part for Cadet Squadron 31 during Recognition Days at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., March 12, 2010. At the end of several daily events, the Air Force will welcome the freshmen into the ranks of the upper-class cadets.

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Cadet freshman Curtis Widener does his part for Cadet Squadron 31 during Recognition Days at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., March 12, 2010. At the end of several daily events, the Air Force will welcome the freshmen into the ranks of the upper-class cadets.

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