Texas State Veterans Cemetery hosts Memorial Day ceremony

The Dyess Honor guard presents the colors during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Abilene, Texas, May 29, 2017. The ceremony consisted of remarks by the 7th Bomb Wing Commander, Col. David Benson, presentation of colors, national anthem, a fly-over by the Commemorative Air Force, introduction of Gold Star families, the playing of taps and a firing party. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Mayfield)

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Texas State Veterans Cemetery hosts Memorial Day ceremony

Dyess Airmen and members of the Abilene community gather for a Memorial Day ceremony at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Abilene, Texas, May 29, 2017. Every year the Texas State Veterans Cemetery holds a Memorial Day tribute to honor all deceased service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Mayfield)

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Texas State Veterans Cemetery hosts Memorial Day ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. David Benson, 7th Bomb Wing commander, gives his remarks at the Memorial Day Tribute at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Abilene, Texas, May 29, 2017. Dyess Airmen and Abilene residents came out to pay their respects for the fallen military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Mayfield)

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Texas State Veterans Cemetery hosts Memorial Day ceremony

Small American flags fly on graves at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Abilene, Texas, May 29, 2017. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971 and is held on the last Monday of May to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Mayfield)

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Texas State Veterans Cemetery hosts Memorial Day ceremony

Members from the Dyess Air Force Base Honor Guard preform a firing party at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Abilene, Texas, May 29, 2017. The firing party is used to honor fallen service members by firing 3 volleys into the air over the service member’s head. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Mayfield)

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Texas State Veterans Cemetery hosts Memorial Day ceremony

Published May 29, 2017
By Senior Airman Austin Mayfield
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas– -- The Dyess Honor guard presents the colors during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Abilene, Texas, May 29, 2017. The ceremony consisted of remarks by the 7th Bomb Wing Commander, Col. David Benson, presentation of colors, national anthem, a fly-over by the Commemorative Air Force, introduction of Gold Star families, the playing of taps and a firing party. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Austin Mayfield)