Unit in Focus~The Vandenberg Honor Guard
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- A member of the base honor guard holds the flag during a funeral practice at the Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery here Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. The rendering of military funeral honors is a way to show the nation’s deep gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended the county. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)