Col. Clada A. Monteith assumed command of the 34th Training Group, which oversees cadet training, in a ceremony before about 4,000 cadets standing at attention in camouflage uniforms.

She replaces Col. Sue Slavec, who has been reassigned to the Pentagon. Monteith will be responsible for the welfare, discipline and professional development of the cadets. She was most recently deputy director of Security Forces at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

The Air Force is replacing four top commanders at the academy after at least 56 female cadets said they were reprimanded or ostracized when they reported being raped at the school. The allegations are under investigation by the Air Force, the Defense Department and the El Paso County district attorney.

Brig. Gen. Johnny Weida and Col. Debra Gray took over as commandant and vice-commandant of cadets two weeks ago.

Maj. Gen. John Rosa will become superintendent in late May, replacing Lt. Gen. John Dallager. Weida is acting as superintendent until Rosa arrives.

Weida said Friday that everyone at the academy is cooperating with the effort to change.

"I have yet to talk to somebody that hasn't said, 'Hey, sir, we're committed to doing everything possible to get this behind us,"' he said.

Academy officials have announced several changes to address sexual assaults, including clustering female cadets' dormitory rooms, establishing round-the-clock security, training medical personnel to respond to assault cases, offering amnesty to cadets who raise sexual assault allegations and expelling cadets for underage drinking.

On March 28, the Air Force removed a large sign from the academy that said, "Bring Me Men."

Previous Stories:

• April 24, 2003: Bush Won't Address AFA Graduating Class
• April 23, 2003: Second AFA Cadet Case Now Headed For Hearing
• April 18, 2003: Victims Not In Hurry To Talk To Air Force Investigators
• April 16, 2003: Congressman Draws Fire For Change In AFA Amendment
• April 14, 2003: Congress Approves Independent Investigation Of AFA
• April 14, 2003: Future Cadets Attend Orientation At Air Force Academy
• April 10, 2003: New Command Takes Over At Air Force Academy
• April 9, 2003: AFA Cadets May Face Sex Assault Charges
• April 7, 2003: New Female Air Force Academy Leaders Begin Arriving
• April 3, 2003: Senators Approve Independent Inquiry Into AFA Rapes
• April 1, 2003: Senators Blast Air Force Leaders For Not Holding Anyone Accountable
• March 28, 2003: 7NEWS Investigates: AFA Assault Problems Documented For Years
• March 28, 2003: Senior Female AFA Officer To Watch Over Sex Assault Cases
• March 27, 2003: Top AFA Leaders To Be Replaced
• March 26, 2003: Sweeping Changes Proposed At Air Force Academy
• March 24, 2003: Senators Call For Leadership Change At Air Force Academy
• March 21, 2003: More Changes Proposed At Air Force Academy
• March 19, 2003: Report: Top Air Force Academy Officials To Leave
• March 18, 2003: Third Team To Investigate Air Force Academy Rape Scandal
• March 14, 2003: Air Force Has Not Court-Martialed For Cadet-On-Cadet Assaults
• March 12, 2003: Both Teams Of Investigators Now At AFA
• March 11, 2003: Report: Academy Cadets To Be Separated
• March 10, 2003: Bush 'Concerned' About AFA Rape Allegations
• March 10, 2003: Air Force Chief Of Staff: Female Cadets Are Safe Here
• March 6, 2003: Air Force Secretary: 54 Cases Of Rape, Assault, At AFA
• March 6, 2003: Top AFA Officers Must Go, Tancredo Says
• March 5, 2003: Air Force Investigative Team Returns To Springs
• March 4, 2003: Allard Hopes Air Force Investigation Not Just PR Move
• March 1, 2003: Air Force Family Betrayed After Daughter's Rape
• February 28, 2003: More AFA Victims Come Forward As Roche Speaks To Cadets
• February 27, 2003: Secretary Of Air Force Promises Change At AFA
• February 26, 2003: Senators, Chairman Call For Independent AFA Rape Investigation
• February 25, 2003: 3 Senators Ask For Independent Investigation Of AFA Rapes
• February 24, 2003: Air Force Opens Phone Line For Academy Rape Victims
• February 21, 2003: Allard May Ask For Senate Hearing Into AFA Rape Case
• February 20, 2003: 7NEWS Investigates: Air Force Academy's Amnesty Clause
• February 18, 2003: Academy Superintendent Responds To 7NEWS' Rape Investigation
• February 17, 2003: 7NEWS Investigates: Victims Of Academy Rapes Speak Up, Punished
• February 14, 2003: 7NEWS Investigates: Rape Victims At Air Force Academy Afraid To Report
• February 13, 2003: 7NEWS Investigates: Honor, Code, Betrayal At Air Force Academy
• February 11, 2003: 7NEWS Investigates Alleged Rapes At Air Force Academy