Col. Robert Kiebler, 49th Wing commander, reads Yertle the Turtle to a class of second-grade students at Holloman Elementary School March 6 at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The National Education Association designated Read Across America as a weeklong celebration of reading in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday and the fact that he was one of the biggest advocates of reading. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. E'Lysia A. Wray/Released)