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Memorial Day

(photo illustration by Virginia Reyes)
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Sun sets on Keen Sword

A formation of ships and aircraft from the U.S. military and Japan Self Defense Force cap the end of exercise Keen Sword, which took place Dec. 3-10. Identified as the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the two nations in Japan, Keen Sword 11 was designed to allow the two militaries to practice and evaluate the coordination procedures and interoperability elements required to effectively and mutually respond to the defense of Japan, or to a regional crisis or contingency situation in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo)
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Final shots of Keen Sword

Ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force cruise in the Pacific Ocean at the conclusion of exercise Keen Sword, which took place Dec. 3-10. The exchange brought together more than 40,000 U.S. and Japanese military personnel and focused on integrated air and missile defense, base security and force protection, search and rescue, and maritime defense and interdiction. More than 400 aircraft participated in the exercise and were operated bilaterally with at least 60 ships and missile defense equipment. (U.S. Navy photo)
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Final shots of Keen Sword

A formation of ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force cruise in the Pacific Ocean at the conclusion of exercise Keen Sword, which took place Dec. 3-10. Identified as the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the two nations in Japan, Keen Sword 11 was designed to allow the two militaries to practice and evaluate the coordination procedures and interoperability elements required to effectively and mutually respond to the defense of Japan, or to a regional crisis or contingency situation in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo)
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Final shots of Keen Sword

A formation of ships from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force cruise in the Pacific Ocean at the conclusion of exercise Keen Sword, which took place Dec. 3-10. Identified as the largest joint, bilateral field training exercise between the two nations in Japan, Keen Sword 11 was designed to allow the two militaries to practice and evaluate the coordination procedures and interoperability elements required to effectively and mutually respond to the defense of Japan, or to a regional crisis or contingency situation in the Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo)
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COMPACAF and PACAF?s OAY honor Fallen

A special wreath, which reads you are gone but not forgotten, laid at the Courtyard of Heroes, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, April 26, 2010, to honor the brave Airmen who died at Hickam Air Field, Dec. 7, 1941 (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)
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COMPACAF and PACAF?s OAY honor Fallen

Pacific Air Forces outstanding Airmen of the year pose for a group photo after a wreath-laying ceremony at the Courtyard of Heroes, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, April 26, 2010. The group presided over the ceremony honoring those who died at Hickam Air Field, Dec. 7, 1941. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)
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Hawaii Honors Fallen Heroes

A U. S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant, salutes after a 21-Gun Salute and the playing of Taps, to honor 28 fallen service members being presented the Hawaii Medal of Honor posthumously, during a special ceremony at the State Capitol, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 23, 2010. The Hawaii Medal of Honor was created in 2005 to recognize the heroism of those members of the U.S. armed forces with links to Hawaii who are killed in action while serving our country as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. The presentation of the Hawaii Medal of Honor was the first of its kind in the nation, and has become the model for similar ceremonies in other states. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)
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Hawaii Honors Fallen Heroes

A member of Joint Base Hickam Pearl Harbor?s honor guard salutes a 21-Gun Salute and the playing of Taps by a U.S. Marine Corps bandsman, to honor 28 fallen service members being presented the Hawaii Medal of Honor posthumously, during a special ceremony at the State Capitol, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 23, 2010. The Hawaii Medal of Honor was created in 2005 to recognize the heroism of those members of the U.S. armed forces with links to Hawaii who are killed in action while serving our country as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. The presentation of the Hawaii Medal of Honor was the first of its kind in the nation, and has become the model for similar ceremonies in other states. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)
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Hawaii Honors Fallen Heroes

Members of Joint Base Hickam Pearl Harbor?s honor guard perform a 21-Gun Salute, to honor 28 fallen service members being presented the Hawaii Medal of Honor posthumously, during a special ceremony at the State Capitol, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 23, 2010. The Hawaii Medal of Honor was created in 2005 to recognize the heroism of those members of the U.S. armed forces with links to Hawaii who are killed in action while serving our country as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. The presentation of the Hawaii Medal of Honor was the first of its kind in the nation, and has become the model for similar ceremonies in other states. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)
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WWII vets fly on "Spirit of Go For Broke"

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Veterans from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion exit the back of the “Spirit of Go For Broke” after getting a 45-minute flight around some of the Hawaiian Islands. The “Spirit of Go For Broke” one of Hickam’s C-17 Globemaster III aircraft that was named in honor of the men and their motto. The soldiers of “Go For Broke” were composed entirely from volunteers of “Nisei” (second generation Japanese Americans) and was one of the most highly decorated World War II combat units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tom Czerwinski)
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WWII vets fly on "Spirit of Go For Broke"

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Veterans from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion (seated on the right) get seated and strapped in for a long waited incentive flight aboard the “Spirit of Go For Broke” one of Hickam’s C-17 Globemaster III aircraft that was named in honor of the men and their motto. The soldiers of “Go For Broke” were composed entirely from volunteers of “Nisei “ second generation Japanese Americans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tom Czerwinski)
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WWII vets fly on "Spirit of Go For Broke"

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Veterans of the famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion climb on board the “Spirit of Go for Broke”. Waiting for more than a year and a half after the June, 14 2006 christening of Hickam’s seventh C-17, Globemaster III, added to Hickam’s fleet of eight –the men for whom it was named after finally get their ride on the aircraft. They took to the skies for a 45-minute flight around some of the Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tom Czerwinski)
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WWII vets fly on "Spirit of Go For Broke"

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Surviving members of the famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion pose in front of one Hickam’s C-17 aircraft the "Spirit of Go For Broke" which was named after the motto of the historic World War II Army units that consisted of Japanese Americans mostly from Hawaii. The “Go For Broke” unit was one of the most highly decorated units during WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Tom Czerwinski)
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Air Force pays tribute to 9/11 with City of Honolulu

Master Sgt. David Jenkins, a member of the Pacific Air Forces Band - Hawaii, plays taps during a Sept. 11 rememberance ceremony. The Mayor's ceremony was held at Tamirand Park, Honolulu Hawaii. “Members of our armed forces continue to do what they can to keep our nation free. Today is a day to remember and never forget and continue our efforts towards world peace “ Mufi Hannemann, Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Allison Farabaugh)
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Legacy Pathway

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- For weeks, the large lawn inside the main traffic circle on Hickam Air Force Base has been the site of some construction. The work is now finished, and the island of Oahu has a new military memorial to show for it. The Pacific Air Forces officially dedicated its newest memorial-the Legacy pathway.
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Honor Guard prepares to render honors for veteran

HICKAM AFB, Hawaii -- Members from the 15th Airlift Wing Honor Guard firing party march to their position during a veteran's funeral at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery Oct. 26, 2006. The base honor guard is rendering military honors to the veteran and his family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo)
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Air Force Memorial

Hundreds gathered at the base of the new Air Force Memorial as Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne officially closed the Air Force Memorial commemoration with a wreath laying ceremony in Arlington, Va., Oct. 15, 2006. Looking on are, from left: Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley, Air Force Memorial Foundation Chairman Ross Perot Jr. , and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley. On behalf of all American citizens President George W. Bush accepted the Air Force Memorial from Air Force Memorial Foundation Chairman Ross Perot Jr. during the previous day's dedication ceremony at the base of the Air Force Memorial that overlooks the Pentagon. Designed by the late James Ingo Freed the memorial with its three soaring spires inspired by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds bomb burst manuever, pays tribute to and honors the patriotic men and women of the U.S. Air Force and its predeccessor organizations. An open house was held near the Pentagon in conjunction with the dedication ceremony which featured performances by the U.S. Air Force Band, the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard drill team, and culminated with a concert featuring country music performer LeeAnn Womack. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Cohen Young)
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Law Enforcement Memorial

The 35th Security Forces Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force security personnel participated in a memorial service here Monday. During the retreat ceremony, a wreath was presented to honor all the men and women who have served and who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of law enforcement.
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