9/19/2012 - Airmen from Airman Leadership School class 12-6 lower the American flag during a retreat ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 18. The flag detail consists of two halyards to lower the flag and two Airmen to salute and grab the flag before it touches the ground. This was the first time an ALS class performed retreat for the 2nd Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

9/19/2012 - Airmen from Airman Leadership School class 12-6 fold the American flag during a retreat ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 18. The ALS Airmen performed retreat in honor of the Air Force's 65th birthday. This was the first time an ALS class performed retreat for the 2nd Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Forces photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

9/19/2012 - Airmen from Airman Leadership School class 12-6 march toward Col. Alexis Mezynski, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, during a retreat ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 18. After the flag is folded, the flag detail reports to the commander. ALS Airmen performed retreat in honor of the Air Force's 65th birthday. This was the first time an ALS class performed retreat for the 2nd Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)

9/19/2012 - Airmen from Airman Leadership School class 12-6 get in formation before the playing of retreat on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 18. The ALS Airmen performed retreat in honor of the Air Force's 65th birthday. This was the first time an ALS class performed retreat for the 2nd Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Forces photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)(RELEASED)