POW/MIA Day reminds of service members' sacrifices

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Tech. Sgt. Joseph Neikirk, 460th Space Communications Squadron, stands at parade rest next to a wreath laid to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action prior to a retreat ceremony at the 460th Space Wing headquarters building Sept. 17, 2012. The ceremony concluded the base’s observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which included a multiservice remembrance march, a 12-hour wreath guard detail and the retreat ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Phillip Houk)

Buckley AFB observes Patriot Day

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Maj. James Carlsen, 460th Space Communications Squadron, finishes the 5K rucksack march part of the Team Buckley Patriot Day events Sept. 11, 2012. The rucksack march concluded at the 460th Space Wing headquarters building where a ceremony was held to honor those who fell in the 9/11 attacks. Carlsen placed photos on his rucksack of fellow Air Force Academy graduates who fell in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Bolden Jr.)

Fourth of July

ARLINGTON, Va.--Fireworks light up the U.S. Air Force Memorial at Arlington, Va., Oct. 13, 2006. The eve of its official dedication ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Desiree L. Andrejcik.)

Chamber honors 11 military members

AURORA, Colo. -- Local military members receive awards for exceptional service at the Armed Forces Recognition Luncheon June 15, 2012. Each year the Aurora Chamber of Commerce schedules a luncheon to honor distinguished military members in the Denver Area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Phillip Houk)

Buckley Annex Transfer Ceremony

DENVER , Colo. -- Michael Hancock, City of Denver mayor, makes remarks during a transfer ceremony May 31, 2012. The ceremony observed the turn-over of the last parcel of land that was formerly Lowery AFB to Denver. Lowry is a mixed-use community containing open parks, businesses and homes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kathrine McDowel)

Buckley Annex Transfer Ceremony

DENVER, Colo. -- Terry Yonkers, Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics assistant secretary, speaks at a transfer celebration May 31, 2012. The celebration marked the final turn-over of the last 70 acres of former Lowry AFB. Marked for closure during the 1991 Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commision, Lowry is now a sustainable, mixed-use community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kathrine McDowell)