U.S. and coalition forces deployed to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing salute the American flag during a Memorial Day retreat ceremony, May 27, 2013, at Memorial Plaza in Southwest Asia. Military retreat ceremonies serve a twofold purpose: to signal the end of the official duty day and to pay respect to the U.S. flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Stratton)
Benjamin W. Stratton 