BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- The Shreveport Metro Concert Band entertained veterans during the Military Veterans Honors Luncheon held at Hoban Hall Aug. 27. The luncheon was held in honor of veterans from all branches of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett) (RELEASED)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- (Ret.) Col. Steve DePyssler, retiree office director, places his right hand over his heart during the singing of the National Anthem at the Military Veterans Honors Luncheon held at Hoban Hall Aug. 27. More than 500 veterans and guests attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett) (RELEASED)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- More than 500 veterans and guests attend the Military Veterans Honors Luncheon held at Hoban Hall Aug. 27. The luncheon honored veterans from all branches of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett) (RELEASED)
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- More than 200 World War II veterans walked through the honor guard saber arch during the Military Veterans Honors Luncheon held at Hoban Hall Aug. 27. The veterans were thanked with handshakes, hugs, smiles and words of acknowledgement from the base leadership and guests. The luncheon honored veterans from all branches of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman La'Shanette V. Garrett) (RELEASED)