455th AEW holds retreat ceremony

Members of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard, secure the flag during a retreat ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2016. Base honor guard is made up of volunteers who are dedicated to preserving the Air Force heritage and promote and protect the Air Force image and standards. They perform military honors at official ceremonies such as retreat ceremonies, change of commands, and special observances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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455th AEW holds retreat ceremony

Members of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard, present a flag to Lt. Col. Stephen Pipes, 455th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron commander, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2016. During the retreat ceremony, the retreat commander confirms the flag is honored and secured correctly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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455th AEW holds retreat ceremony

Members of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard, fold a flag during a retreat ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2016. Base honor guard is made up of volunteers who are dedicated to preserving Air Force heritage and promote and protect the Air Force image and standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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455th AEW holds retreat ceremony

Members of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard, fold a flag during a retreat ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2016. Base honor guard is made up of volunteers who perform military honors at official ceremonies such as retreat ceremonies, change of commands, and special observances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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455th AEW holds retreat ceremony

Airman 1st Class Taylor Davis, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard member, folds a flag during a retreat ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2016. Base honor guard is made up of volunteers who are dedicated to preserving the Air Force heritage and promote and protect the Air Force image and standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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455th AEW holds retreat ceremony

Members of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard, salute the flag as it is lowered during a retreat ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2016. Retreat ceremonies are held to signal the end of the official duty day and serves as a ceremony for paying respect to the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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455th AEW holds retreat ceremony

Bagram Airmen prepare to salute the flag during a retreat ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2016. Members of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing gather together monthly to pay respects to the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)

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455th AEW holds retreat ceremony

Published Aug. 17, 2016
By Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman
455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Members of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Honor Guard, secure the flag during a retreat ceremony, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2016. Base honor guard is made up of volunteers who are dedicated to preserving the Air Force heritage and promote and protect the Air Force image and standards. They perform military honors at official ceremonies such as retreat ceremonies, change of commands, and special observances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman)