Air Force bus

The Air Force bus at dawn. A day packed with activities requires Air Force Recruiting Service Distinguished Educator Tour participants to start the day early, shuttle service courtesy of the Randolph Air Force Base Transportation Squadron. Since 2001, high school and community college educators, such as principals, superintendents and guidance counselors, from around the nation are brought to San Antonio for four days each year to experience the Air Force firsthand. During their time in San Antonio, participants receive tours of both Randolph and Lackland Air Force bases. (Staff Sgt. Jennifer Lindsey)

2007 Monster Jam

Damon Bradshaw, driver of the Air Force sponsored monster truck Afterburner, autographs a stuffed version of Afterburner for Ethan VanDevender during the Party in the Pits prior to the start of the 2007 Monster Jam in San Antonio, Texas, January 13, 2007. Ethan is the son of Tech. Sgt. Bryce VanDevender, 37th Security Forces Squadron, Lackland AFB, TX. (US Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott Reed)

2007 Monster Jam

The Air Force sponsored monster truck Afterburner, driven by Damon Bradshaw, soars over an obstacle during the qualifying round of the 2007 Monster Jam in San Antonio, Texas. (US Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott Reed)

2007 Monster Jam

The Air Force sponsored monster truck Afterburner, driven by Damon Bradshaw, goes airborne over an obstacle during the free style round of the 2007 Monster Jam in San Antonio, Texas. (US Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott Reed)

Monster recruiter

SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) -- Afterburner, the Air Force's new monster truck, takes the corner in the final race against the Grave Digger during the San Antonio Monster Jam, Jan. 14. This is only the second race in which the truck, one of the newest Air Force recruiting tools, has competed. Afterburner, driven by Paul Cohen, made the finals Jan. 14, but was edged out by Grave Digger in the final match. (U.S. Air Force photo by David Raney)

Monster recruiter

SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) -- Afterburner, the Air Force's new monster truck, jumps over some crushed cars at the San Antonio Monster Jam, Jan. 14. This is only the second race in which the truck, one of the newest Air Force recruiting tools, has competed. Afterburner, driven by Paul Cohen, made the finals Jan. 14, but was edged out by Grave Digger in the final match. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian Ferguson)