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Wreaths Across America honors fallen heroes
December 21, 2016
Retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Paul Abney, USS Cole survivor, honors his lost crew mates while U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Hooper, USS James E. Williams information systems administrator, salutes during a National Wreaths Across America Remembrance ceremony at Hampton National Cemetery in Hampton, Va., Dec. 17, 2016. Referring to the anonymous quote, “A person dies twice: once when they take their final break, and later, the last time their name is spoken,” volunteers were encouraged to say the names of the veterans as they placed the wreaths at their graves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
College of William & Mary hosts military appreciation game
November 21, 2016
U.S. Army Col. Scott Smith, Virginia National Guard commander, recites the oath of enlistment ceremony for U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army recruits at the College of William & Mary military appreciation game at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va., Nov. 19, 2016. More than 15 recruits, including members of the William & Mary ROTC program, participated in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaylee Dubois)
Veterans; America’s true melting pot
November 8, 2016
C.D. Studyvin salutes the U.S. flag during a Memorial Day ceremony May 26, 2014, at the El Paso Cemetery in Derby, Kan. The ceremony was conducted by members of the local American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars organizations and paid tribute to military members who gave their lives in service to the United States. Studyvin is a Veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Zach Anderson)
USAF Honor Guard trains Langley AFB guardsmen
July 27, 2016
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dustin White, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, observes a team of pall bearers from the Langley Honor Guard as they practice a full service funeral sequence. USAHG members share personal stories from ceremonies they have participated in to help Airmen understand the importance of the honors they render. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Teresa J. Cleveland)