Class of 2017 enters the Air Force Academy

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Class of 2017 enters the Air Force Academy

U.S. Air Force Academy

June 27, 2013 | 1:45

For most eighteen year olds, the beginning of summer is a time of reflection. But for these young adults, there isn't much time for that. They are starting a four-year journey that, for most, will end in a commission in the United States air force. Jon Zanone has more on the air force academy's class of twenty seventeen.
This is the first day of the rest of their lives. But first, there is paperwork.
Everett Montano (orange county, ca), class of 2017: we're getting ready to go to the air force academy, we're doing some basic in processing, turning in paperwork and then heading off to the campus.
Cindy Yie (Longmont, Co), USAFA class of 2017: "filling out paperwork, getting uniforms, setting up, just the start."
It's the start of a four-year journey that will transform these young men and women into leaders of character. But for now, making it through the first day will be enough.
Sarah McClellan (Fort Myers, fl), class of 2017: "in processing and everything, it's pretty hectic, its a big rush and everything, so I’m just trying to get through it and get to dinner.
The academy is very selective. Out of fourteen thousand applicants, the academy accepted a little over one thousand. For many it's a lifelong dream.
Montano: it's an honor to part of the select few and so that brings pride and just really happy to be here"
Yie: yeah definitely my dad was a huge influence. He's wanted to go ever since I was little, but I didn't start thinking about until maybe a year or two ago.
The academy is more than an outstanding academic experience. It offers some of the finest military training in the nation.
McClellan: "I really wanted just to be a leader and everything, and I really wanted to challenge myself. And there's no better place than to challenge yourself among such high achieving peers.
As these young men and women wait to meet their training cadre, emotions run the gamut.
McClellan:” I went through all the emotions of being nervous and excited and everything, but right now I’m in survival mode. I just want to get my paperwork."
Yie: honestly I’m not really sure the main thing was I was concerned that if they cut my hair, I would've left. But I got rid of that, so I think I’m ok.
Jon Zanone, the united states air force academy. Available in High Definition.

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