Monday, January 24, 2011

Air Force Academy Saber

The United States Air Force Academy is in my city, so it's a big part of our town's culture. For this week's My World post, here are some photos of the saber that graduates are entitled to get. It might be technically defined as a sword, but by tradition it's called a saber.
Before anyone asks, I did not have the privilege of attending the Air Force Academy. For lots more photos from around the world, visit the My World Tuesday meme.
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19 comments:

  1. CarolJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Nice shots of the saber. The intricate designs on the handle are beautiful and I love the bright blue background. I have been to the Air Force Academy in CO and posted photos last year. It is an impressive place to visit.

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  2. Sylvia KJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Love your saber shots, Al, and I, too, love the blue, blue background. Great post for the day! Hope your week is off to a good start! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  3. RandiJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    These saber shots are amazing. Love all the small details. I guess this is hanging on a very special place.


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  4. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Wonderful and I plan on seeing them in person in June. Just now been looking at B&B's around your town.

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  5. EG CameraGirlJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Seems like an old-fashioned idea...but a wonderful tradition nonetheless.

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  6. eileeninmdJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Nice shots of the cool looking sabers.

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  7. RajeshJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Love those imaes.

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  8. L. NeusiedlerJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    great shots! I like the perspective and the details!

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  9. Photo CacheJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    that's a pretty shiny thing. never seen one in person.

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  10. GaelynJanuary 24, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Nice looking sabers. I really like the fancy grip.

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  11. MarjaJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Interesting swords. My brother collects them. He would love these

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    May they always have two hands full of air beneath their wings, while flying towards peaceful missions !

    Great details indeed. Please have a good Tuesday.

    daily athens

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  13. BarbJanuary 24, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    For their scholarship and service - a fitting remembrance. Al - you will have a great time skiing - the snow is fabulous! (Dress warmly!)

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  14. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪January 24, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    How long is the saber? I was watching "Everyone loves Raymond," they went for an reenactment. I suppose that was a saber they had.

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Superb shots of the sabre!

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  16. NaquillityJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    love that saber. i'm sure the cadets are proud to own one upon their graduating. hope all is well your way. have a great day.

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  17. LindaJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Lovey close-ups. A very proud tradition.

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  18. Maude LynnJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Nice shots!

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  19. fialka012January 26, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Krásné fotky...

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