ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Joint Honor Guardsmen post the colors during the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11. Guam paused to remember those who have given so much in the defense of American freedoms and ideals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Cadets carry the wreath to its final resting place during the the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11. Distinguished female guests follow behind to help lay the wreath. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Mrs. Lina Ruhlman, center, along with other distinguished guests helps release the "Freedom Birds" during the the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11. More than a dozen doves were released symbolizing freedom and faith to all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - The crowd observes a moment of silence to remember those who have fallen in the line of duty during the the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11. Admiral French reminded us never forget those who gave us our nation, those who defended it and those who preserve it. Let not their uncommon valor be commonly forgotten. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Staff Sgt. Francis Tagalog, 36th Civil Engineer Fire and Emergency Services Flight, shook hands with Gov. Felix Camacho as he accepts his Airman of the Year medal during the the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11. Each branch was represented by a top performer during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Joint Honor Guardsmen post the colors during the playing of our National Anthem during the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11. Americans can reflect on the foresight, courage and sacrifices of past leaders and heroes and remember the courage and sacrifices of today's Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen, who are fighting for freedom and providing humanitarian relief at home and overseas.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - The United States Navy Seventh Fleet Band kicks of the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11. Branches both active and retired attended the ceremony (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Joint Honor Guardsmen post the colors during the Veterans Day ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11. Guam paused to remember those who have given so much in the defense of American freedoms and ideals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Joint Honor Guardsmen post the colors during the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11. Americans can reflect on the foresight, courage and sacrifices of past leaders and heroes and remember the courage and sacrifices of today's Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen, who are fighting for freedom and providing humanitarian relief at home and overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Distinguished guests listen to speakers during the the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Veterans look on while the procession of Veterans of the Year are called upon for recognition during the the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11. Active and retired members from all over Guam came to represent and take part in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Rear Adm.William French speaks during the the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11. Our most important responsibility is that we must never forget those willing to serve. We must never forget those willing to fight. And we must never forget those willing to die was the main focus of Admiral French's speech.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Pedro Cruz, a retired Air Force veteran, accepts an award from Rear Adm. William French for Village Veteran of the Year during the the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11. Each village was represented with a Veteran of the Year. (U.S. Air Force phtoto by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Mrs. Lina Ruhlman, second from the left, stands with distinguished female guests while taps plays in the background during the the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11.
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Mrs. Lina Ruhlman, center, along with other distinguished guests helps release the Freedom Birds during the the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governors Complex in Adelup, Guam Nov. 11. More than a dozen doves were released symbolizing freedom and faith to all. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)