From the ground up: Climbing to the top of the world
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle "Husky" Martin gains the ridge of Ama Dablam during a trip to eastern Nepal in 2012. The main peak, which stands at 22,349 feet, is one of the most popular Himalayan Mountain climbs permitted to the public. Martin is an Air Force Academy graduate and now serves as the T-38 division chief for the 1st Operations Group at Langley Air Force Base, Va. (Courtesy photo)