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Paying respect

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. -- An Airman assigned to the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard at Bolling Air Force Base, D.C., stands watch as people pay their respects to former President Ronald Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library here. A state funeral takes place June 11 for President Reagan who died June 5. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jon D. Gesch)

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Remembering Americans

CAMBRIDGE, England -- More than 3,800 American World War II veterans were remembered during Memorial Day here at the Madingley American Cemetery on May 31. The cemetery was first established on Dec. 7, 1943, and construction was completed in 1956. This area, known as East Anglia, was used extensively during World War II, and many airfields were built over its flat landscape. The area is also where many American casualties occurred during the war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tony R. Tolley)

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Airmen remember

MEMORIAL DAY -- Ceremonies commemorating Memorial Day were held worldwide including this one May 29 at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial. There are 5,076 Americans buried at the cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John E. Lasky)

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National World War II Memorial dedicated

WASHINGTON -- The largest gathering of World War II veterans since 1945 assembled on the National Mall to witness the dedication of their long-awaited memorial May 29. More than 100,000 people were on hand as President Bush officially accepted the National World War II Memorial on behalf of a grateful nation. The 7.4-acre granite and bronze tribute took 17 years to complete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

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National World War II Memorial dedicated

WASHINGTON -- The largest gathering of World War II veterans since 1945 assembled on the National Mall to witness the dedication of their long-awaited memorial May 29. More than 100,000 people were on hand as President Bush officially accepted the National World War II Memorial on behalf of a grateful nation. The 7.4-acre granite and bronze tribute took 17 years to complete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

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National World War II Memorial dedicated

WASHINGTON -- The largest gathering of World War II veterans since 1945 assembled on the National Mall to witness the dedication of their long-awaited memorial May 29. More than 100,000 people were on hand as President Bush officially accepted the National World War II Memorial on behalf of a grateful nation. The 7.4-acre granite and bronze tribute took 17 years to complete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

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Purple Heart presentation

WASHINGTON -- Maj. Gen. John L. Hudson presents John Martinez with a Purple Heart during a ceremony at the World War II Memorial here May 28. The presentation happened more than 59 years after the veteran's A-20 attack bomber crashed near Rhiems, France, causing a paralyzing spinal-cord injury. Mr. Martinez was a staff sergeant serving as an aerial gunner on the A-20. He was visiting here for the memorial's dedication. General Hudson is the Joint Strike Fighter program director at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

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Purple Heart presentation

WASHINGTON -- World War II veteran John Martinez was a staff sergeant in 1945. (Courtesy photo)

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Purple Heart presentation

WASHINGTON -- World War II veteran John Martinez was presented a Purple Heart on May 28 at the World War II Memorial here more than 59 years after his A-20 attack bomber crashed near Rhiems, France, causing a paralyzing spinal-cord injury. Mr. Martinez was a staff sergeant serving as an aerial gunner on the A-20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

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Memorial Day

LONG ISLAND, N.Y -- Honor guard members from the 305th Air Mobility Wing at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., honor a fallen Airman. The nation observes Memorial Day on May 31 to remember and reflect on the selfless sacrifices of America's armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Scott H. Spitzer)

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Freedom ride

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Motorcyclists from the Sentinels of Freedom, Hurlburt Field's motorcycle club, ride out the gate here on their way to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington to honor all those who paid the ultimate price for freedom. They are participating in "Rolling Thunder," an annual procession that draws people from across the country to the memorial. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Oliver)

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Geocaching

THORPE ABBOTTS, England -- In honor of the historic World War II bomb group, Maj. Anthony Gatlin leaves a Square D patch in a cache hidden here by Maj. Randall Ashmore. The patch was the World War II tail flash insignia used on nearby Royal Air Force Mildenhall's KC-135 Stratotankers. Major Gatlin is assigned to the 48th Medical Support Squadron, and Major Ashmore is the 100th Air Refueling Wing deputy director of staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stacia Zachary)

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World War II Memorial

WASHINGTON -- The World War II Memorial is nestled between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument on the National Mall here. Congress authorized the memorial in 1993 and construction began in September 2001. It will be officially dedicated Memorial Day weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

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World War II Memorial

WASHINGTON -- The World War II Memorial is nestled between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument on the National Mall here. Names of each U.S. state, territory and the District of Columbia are inscribed on marble pillars in the order that they entered the Union. Bronze oak and wheat wreaths adorn each pillar symbolizing the nation's industrial and agricultural strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

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World War II Memorial

WASHINGTON -- Veterans living at the Armed Forces Retirement Home here visited the World War II Memorial on May 11. The memorial is nestled between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument on the National Mall. Congress authorized the memorial in 1993 and construction began in September 2001. It will be officially dedicated Memorial Day weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

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World War II Memorial

WASHINGTON -- Retired Chief Master Sgt. Warren J. Toogood, visited the World War II Memorial here May 11. Chief Toogood was a supply specialist in the Pacific during World War II, and he retired from the Air Force after a 24-year career. The memorial is nestled between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument on the National Mall. It will be officially dedicated Memorial Day weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

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