Cadet 4th Class Raimee Beck struggles to get as many push-ups as possible while Cadet 2nd Class Devin Bordelon ensures proper form during her physical fitness test July 12 at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. Females need 48 to receive maximum points for the push-up portion of the test. The Academy received 9,162 application for this year's class in which only 1,600 were offered appointments. These first-year cadets receive basic discipline and skills to help develop them into officers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Larry A. Simmons)