Airman Leadership School guidons wave in the air before a retreat ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 25, 2013. The retreat ceremony serves a two-fold purpose- it signals the end of the official duty day and pays respect to the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Students from Airman Leadership School class 13-4 students participate in a retreat ceremony on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 25, 2013. During the ceremony, flag detail is responsible for lowering, saluting and folding the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Airman Leadership School class 13-4 students salute the American Flag during retreat on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 25, 2013. The retreat ceremony serves a two-fold purpose- it signals the end of the official duty day and pays respect to the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Airman Leadership School class 13-4 students lower the American Flag during retreat on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 25, 2013. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Airman Leadership School class 13-4 students fold the American Flag during retreat on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 25, 2013. The retreat ceremony serves a two-fold purpose- it signals the end of the official duty day and pays respect to the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)
Airman Leadership School class 13-4 students retire the colors during retreat on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 25, 2013. The retreat ceremony serves a two-fold purpose- it signals the end of the official duty day and pays respect to the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Gonsier)