Airmen from the NCO Academy form together before performing a retreat ceremony July 9 at Kapaun, Germany. Retreat serves as a reminder to pay respect to the flag in addition to signalling the end of the official duty day.
NCO Academy Airmen partake in a retreat ceremony July 9.
NCO Academy Airmen salute during a retreat ceremony July 9. Since 1947, the birth year of the U.S. Air Force, Airmen have performed retreat ceremonies at the end of every official duty day.
NCO Academy Airmen fold the U.S. and German flag during a retreat ceremony July 9. The lowering of the flag is a tradition signifying the end of the official duty day.
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