A World War II survivor watches the band perform during the WWII veterans luncheon on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 24. Only two million of the 16.5 million veterans who served are still alive, according to retired Col. Steve dePyssler, Barksdale retiree office director. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)
Bossier City Mayor Lorenz Walker greets a World War II veteran during the WWII veterans luncheon on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 24. Veterans from all services are invited to this annual event and honored for their contributions during the war. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)
A musician plays bagpipes during the World War II veterans luncheon on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 24. More than 200 veterans from Georgia, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana were in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)
The Shreveport Metropolitan Band at Louisiana State University Shreveport performs during the World War II veterans luncheon on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 24. The luncheon is held annually to honor those who served in the armed forces during the war. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)
Five service flags are displayed by the Barksdale Honor Guard during the World War II veterans luncheon on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 24. The annual event, organized by the Barksdale retiree office, honors the contributions made to the war effort by members of all five of the armed services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)
Col. Tim Fay, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, greets veterans during the World War II veterans luncheon on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 24. Approximately 700 WWII veterans and their family members were in attendance at the annual gathering. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chad Warren)(RELEASED)