U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patryk Myko Dela Cruz,

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patryk Myko Dela Cruz, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron mission generation vehicle equipment maintenance technician, stands in front of the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado, April, 2016. Dela Cruz did not make it the first time he applied, but with perseverance he did not give up and worked hard toward his goal until it was finally achieved. On March 8, 2017, he received his acceptance letter from his LEAD program counselor. (Courtesy Photo)