Cadets Attempt Jump Record

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Cadets with the Wings of Blue Parachute Demonstration Team form up while attempting to break the largest formation collegiate record with a 46-person formation above Gila Bend, Ariz. The formation involved nine sophomores, 22 juniors and 15 seniors. One of the team members was 25-year-old Cadet 1st Class Shawn Johnson, who was making his 901st jump. (AP Photo/U.S. Air Force Academy)