Memorial Day

Lt. Col. Justin Capper, commander of the 54th Air Refueling Squadron, speaks to a crowd at the Altus Veterans of Foreign Wars Center for Memorial Day, May 27, 2019, at Altus, Okla. Capper spoke about the importance of remembering those who came before us and what the holiday means to him.

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Memorial Day

Tech. Sgt. Jedidiah Coover, NCO in charge of Honor Guard assigned to the 97th Force Support Squadron, plays Taps during a Memorial Day Ceremony, May 27, 2019, at Altus, Okla. Taps is a song that signifies respect for fallen service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

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Memorial Day

Lt. Col. Justin Capper, commander of the 54th Air Refueling Squadron, picks up a wreath with several community members to place it before a memorial tombstone on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019, at Altus, Okla. This was part of a ceremony honoring fallen service members.

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Members from the Altus Blue Knights Honor Guard team perform a 21 Gun Salute on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019, at Altus, Okla. This was the second part of the ceremony after the lowering of the flag to half-staff.

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Memorial Day

Wreaths are displayed for a crowd on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019, at Altus, Okla. Each year, members from the 97th Air Mobility Wing gather at the Altus City Cemetery and pay their respects to those who served before them.

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Published May 28, 2019
By Senior Airman Jackson Haddon
97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --

The 97 Air Mobility Wing along with the Altus community observed Memorial Day May 27, 2019 at the Altus City Cemetery. The Altus Veterans of Foreign Wars Center also hosted a luncheon to honor the memory of U.S. military members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.