A family tradition

Col. Stuart Rubio, 403rd Wing commander, and his son Ashton look out over a parade field during a visit to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado in 2015. Ashton, now 18, departs to start his first year at the Academy and is scheduled to graduate in the class of 2025. Rubio and his wife Megan both graduated from the Academy. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)