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Time Honored Tradition

SOUTHWEST ASIA - 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard fold the flag during the formal retreat ceremony Aug 7. The retreat ceremony serves a twofold purpose, it signals the end of the official duty day and serves as a ceremony for paying respect to our flag. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Charles Larkin Sr.)

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Time Honored Tradition

SOUTHWEST ASIA - Brig. Gen. Bryan Benson, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, presents the colors to Chief Master Sgt. Martin Smith, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief master sergeant, during the formal retreat ceremony Aug 7. Chief Smith will soon return to his home station of Minot Air Force base, N.D. (U.S. Air Force photo Tech. Sgt. Charles Larkin Sr.)

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Time Honored Tradition

Published Aug. 8, 2009