Kadena honors fallen comrades

Members of the Kadena Honor Guard hoist the colors during a Memorial Day ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2014. It is a tradition on Memorial Day for the U.S. Flag to be raised to the top of the staff and then lowered to the half-staff position, in remembrance of more than one million men and women who gave their lives in service of their country.

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Kadena honors fallen comrades

U.S. Air Force, Army, Marines and Navy render a salute to the flag during a Memorial Day ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2014. More than a 100 service members, families and veterans attended the ceremony to remember those who lost their lives defending the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

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Kadena honors fallen comrades

Retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Jackeline Fountain gives a speech during a Memorial Day ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2014. Fountain talked about the importance of remembering our fallen comrades and showing support on Memorial Day, not because it is a duty but because they deserve our remembrance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

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Kadena honors fallen comrades

Dennis Provencher, left, Okinawa Veterans of Foreign Wars post 9723 commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Frank Allara, 18th Medical Group commander, and Charles Cathey, Okinawa American Legion post 28 commander, salute a wreath during a Memorial Day ceremony on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2014. Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is now observed as a day to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that the nation may live free today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

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Kadena honors fallen comrades on Memorial Day

Published May 25, 2014