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Memorial Day

SOUTHWEST ASIA—Staff Sgt. James Speight, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, base honor guard, detaches the U.S. flag, after Tech. Sgt. Tom Walker, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron lowered it from the flag pole May 26. After the flag is brought down, it is folded with the help of two other honor guard members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Domonique Simmons)

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Memorial Day

SOUTHWEST ASIA—The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing honor guard commences the retreat ceremony by folding the U.S. flag May 26. The retreat ceremony was held in honor of Memorial Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Domonique Simmons)

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Memorial Day

SOUTHWEST ASIA— A formation stands before the U.S. flag in honor of Memorial Day May 26. The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing celebrated Memorial Day with a retreat ceremony performed by the base honor guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Domonique Simmons)

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Sunset ceremony serves as reminder

Published May 28, 2008