By Senior Airman Kristan Campbell, 18th Wing Public Affairs / Published November 15, 2018
U.S. military members, veterans and their families participate in the Veteran's Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Veteran’s Day Parades are celebrated across U.S. military stations both at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)
U.S. military members, veterans and their families participate in the Veteran's Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. 16.1 million living veterans served during at least one war, and 5.2 million served in peacetime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)
Kadena Air Base Junior ROTC members participate in the Veteran’s Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2018, at Kadena AB, Japan. Veteran’s Day originated as “Armastic Day” on Nov. 11, 1919 and marked the first anniversary of the end of World War 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)
Participants from Camp Foster Young Marines participate in the Veteran’s Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2018, at Kadena AB, Japan. Veteran’s Day is an official U.S. public holiday observed annually on November 11, honoring military veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)
U.S. Marine Corps band members march in the Veteran’s Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Veteran’s Day is an official U.S. public holiday observed annually on November 11, honoring military veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)
Kadena Hoigh School band members participate in the Veteran’s Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2018, at Kadena AB, Japan. Veteran’s Day originated as “Armastic Day” on Nov. 11, 1919 and marked the first anniversary of the end of World War 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)
Members of the Okinawa Roller Derby pose for a photo, Nov. 11, 2018, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Veteran’s Day is an official U.S. public holiday observed annually on November 11, honoring military veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristan Campbell)