2014 Veterans Day Parade
Col. Leland Bohannon, 2nd Bomb Wing vice commander, waves at a crowd during the 2014 Veterans Day parade at Shreveport, La., Nov. 9, 2014. June 1, 1954, President Eisenhower declared Nov. 11 a day of celebration to honor America's veterans for patriotism, love of country, willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer Da Cunha)