President Obama at the Air Force Academy graduation in Colorado (18 images)

Air Force Academy cadets make their way on to the field as a group at the United States Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium on May 23, 2012 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Air Force Academy graduated 1074 cadets on Wednesday. UPI/Marc Piscotty.

President Barack Obama flashes a smile as he speaks to cadets and their families at the United States Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium on May 23, 2012 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. UPI/Marc Piscotty.

Air Force cadets toss their hats into the air as the Air Force Thunderbirds pass overhead at the United States Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium on May 23, 2012 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Air Force Academy graduated 1074 cadets this year. UPI/Marc Piscotty.

President Barack Obama leaves the White House for a trip to Colorado and the West Coast on May 23, 2012. UPI/Dennis Brack/Pool