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Pentagon Memorial opens to public

The sun rises over the main stage before the start of the Pentagon Memorial dedication ceremony Sept. 11 at Alexandria, Va. The national memorial is the first to be dedicated to those killed at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. The site contains 184 inscribed memorial units honoring the 59 people aboard American Airlines Flight 77 and the 125 in the building who lost their lives that day. (Defense Department photo/Master Sgt. Adam Stump)

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Pentagon Memorial opens to public

First responders stand atop the Pentagon during the Pentagon Memorial dedication ceremony Sept. 11 at Alexandria, Va. They stood at the spot where American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the building on Sept. 11, 2001, killing 59 people aboard the flight and 125 in the building. First responders are the firefighters, police officers and other rescue workers who were first on the scene that day. (Defense Department photo/Andy Morataya)

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Pentagon Memorial opens to public

Members of a joint service honor guard prepare to raise the flag during the Pentagon Memorial dedication ceremony Sept. 11 at Alexandria, Va. The national memorial is the first to be dedicated to those killed at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. The site contains 184 inscribed memorial units honoring the 59 people aboard American Airlines Flight 77 and the 125 in the building who lost their lives that day. (Defense Department photo/Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad McNeeley)

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Remembering D-Day

Several hundred American Soldiers and Airmen paratroopers from the Southern European Task Force traveled from Vicenza, Italy, and British servicemembers pay their respects at the Brittany American Cemetery while participating in D-Day Ceremonies June 4 in Normandy, France. More than 4,000 American casualties of World War II are buried at this cemetery and memorial in St. James. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amber Bressler)

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455 AEW holds memorial vigil

Airmen assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing participate in a Memorial Day observance ceremony at Balad Air Base, Iraq, May 26. During the ceremony, the names of 44 Airmen assigned to the 332nd AEW who have died since 2003 were read. The list included the names of three Airmen who died this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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455 AEW holds memorial vigil

Airmen from the Balad Honor Guard stand at attention during a Memorial Day ceremony at Balad Air Base, Iraq, May 26. During the ceremony, the names of 44 Airmen assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing who have died since 2003 were read. Honor Guard Airmen conducted a 21-gun salute to honor their deceased comrades and played Taps. The U.S. flag was flown at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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455 AEW holds memorial vigil

Airmen assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Balad Air Base, Iraq, participate in a Memorial Day observance ceremony May 26. During the ceremony, the names of 44 Airmen assigned to the 332nd AEW who have died since 2003 were read. The list included the names of three Airmen who died this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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455 AEW holds memorial vigil

Airmen assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Balad Air Base, Iraq, read the Airman?s Memorial following a Memorial Day observance ceremony May 26. During the ceremony, the names of 44 Airmen assigned to the 332nd AEW who died since 2003 were read. Those names, along with the deceased Airmen?s Air Force specialty code badges, are displayed on the Airman?s Memorial. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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455 AEW holds memorial vigil

Airmen assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Balad Air Base, Iraq, read the Airman?s Memorial following a Memorial Day observance ceremony May 26. During the ceremony, the names of 44 Airmen assigned to the 332nd AEW who died since 2003 were read. Those names, along with the deceased Airmen?s Air Force specialty code badges, are displayed on the Airman?s Memorial. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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455 AEW holds memorial vigil

Airmen assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Balad Air Base, Iraq, read the Airman?s Memorial following a Memorial Day observance ceremony May 26. During the ceremony, the names of 44 Airmen assigned to the 332nd AEW who died since 2003 were read. Those names, along with the deceased Airmen?s Air Force specialty code badges, are displayed on the Airman?s Memorial. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Security forces memorial

A wreath-laying detail renders a salute to a memorial for the 15 Air Force and Army security forces who were killed in 2007 while fighting the war on terrorism during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott Wagers)

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Paying tribute

Airmen at a base in Southwest Asia held a "final guardmount" ceremony May 15 to honor those who have fallen in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Domonique Simmons)

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Airmen honor fallen comrades

Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron stand at attention in an expedited retreat ceremony during National Police Week May 16 at an air base in Southwest Asia. The 386th ESFS members commemorated National Police Week May 11 through 17 hosting a series of events to celebrate the memory of their fallen comrades. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon)

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Airmen honor fallen comrades

Lt. Col. Martin Rothrock issues the command "Present, Arms" to the formation in an expedited retreat ceremony during National Police Week May 16 at an air base in Southwest Asia. The 386th ESFS members commemorated National Police Week May 11 through 17 hosting a series of events to celebrate the memory of their fallen comrades. Colonel Rothrock is the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon)

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Airmen, Soldiers honor fallen comrade

A memorial is displayed in honor of Senior Airman Jonathan A.V. Yelner during a memorial ceremony May 1 at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. Airman Yelner died of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device April 29 near Tag Ab, Afghanistan. Airman Yelner was assigned as a convoy driver with the Kapisa and Parwan Provincial Reconstruction Team. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Kevin M. Gibson)

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Heritage flight

Royal Air Force Air Commodore Phil Goodman shakes hands with Lt. Gen. John A. Bradley during a ceremony honoring the 30,000 American Airmen who gave their lives flying from British bases during World War II April 10 at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va. The event was arranged by the American Air Museum at Duxford, England, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The first Americans to serve in England were based at Duxford in 1918. During World War II it was also home to the 78th Fighter Group from 1943 to 1945. Former British Prime Minister John Major served as guest of honor for the ceremony. General Bradley is the chief of the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Andy Morataya)

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Heritage flight

A B-17 Flying Fortress (top of frame), a P-40 Kittyhawk and a P-51 Mustang soar over the spires of the Air Force Memorial April 10 in Arlington, Va. The three World War II-era planes flew over a ceremony honoring the 30,000 American Airmen who gave their lives flying from British bases during World War II. The event was arranged by the American Air Museum at Duxford, England, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The first Americans to serve in England were based at Duxford in 1918. During World War II it was also home to the 78th Fighter Group from 1943 to 1945. Former British Prime Minister John Major served as guest of honor for the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Andy Morataya)

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Heritage flight

Lt. Gen. John A. Bradley represents the Air Force at a ceremony honoring the 30,000 American Airmen who gave their lives flying from British bases during World War II April 10 at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va. The event was arranged by the American Air Museum at Duxford, England, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The first Americans to serve in England were based at Duxford in 1918. During World War II it was also home to the 78th Fighter Group from 1943 to 1945. General Bradley is the chief of Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Andy Morataya)

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Fallen Airmen, Soldiers honored at Aviano

Brig. Gen. Craig A. Franklin speaks at Aviano Air Base, Italy, during a Nov. 15 memorial ceremony for the six servicemembers who lost their lives Nov. 8 when an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter attached to the 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment crashed Nov. 8, 22 miles southwest of Aviano, Italy. General Franklin is the 31st Fighter Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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Fallen Airmen, Soldiers honored at Aviano

Gen. William T. Hobbins and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley issue a final salute during a memorial ceremony held Nov. 15 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, in honor of the six servicemembers who were killed when an Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter attached to the 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment crashed Nov. 8, 22 miles southwest of Aviano, Italy. General Hobbins is the U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

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