Master Sgt. Shawna Meadows, from the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kabul, Afghanistan, salutes the flag during a ceremony to commemorate Memorial Day may 30, 2011. The day serves to honor military members currently serving and those that have died while in military service. Many Americans observe Memorial day by visiting cemeteries and memorials with the U.S. flag usually flying at half staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brian E. Christiansen)