Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing gather for a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United State of America. The day originated in the years following the Civil War to honor those who died while in military service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)

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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

A battlefield cross sits on display in front of 379th Air Expeditionary Wing members during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. A battlefield cross is a symbolic marker to show honor and respect for service members who have been killed while serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)

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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Brig. Gen. Darren V. James, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, places a wreath in front of a battlefield cross during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The floral tribute is a ritual that occurs around the world. The tradition recognizes the beauty and the brevity of life for those who died while serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)

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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Brig. Gen. Darren V. James, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, salutes the ceremonial battlefield cross and wreath during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The battlefield cross is comprised of combat gear and serves as a representation to commemorate the men and women who died while serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)

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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing honor guard perform a two-man fold during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The base honor guard performs military honors for various events and ceremonies here. The flag is folded into a shape of a tri-cornered hat in representation of the service members who fought for the country to preserve its rights, privileges and freedoms of American citizens. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)

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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Lt. Col. Timothy Hofman, 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron commander, salutes as base honor guard members lower the American flag during a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Memorial Day, which is observed the last Monday of May, was initiated to honor the soldiers from the Union and Confederate armies who died during the American Civil War. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)

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Grand Slam Wing commemorates Memorial Day

Published June 6, 2016
By Senior Airman Janelle Patiño
92nd Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar -- Members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing gather for a Memorial Day ceremony May 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United State of America. The day originated in the years following the Civil War to honor those who died while in military service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)