Incirlik honors fallen with remembrance cermony

Members of the base honor guard present the colors during the playing of the U.S. and Turkish national anthems at a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony held at the base chapel May 27, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Memorial Day was originally founded to honor fallen soldiers from the Civil War, now Memorial Day honors all Americans who died in military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders/Released)

Incirlik honors fallen with remembrance cermony

Leadership bows their heads as U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) David Merrifield, 39th Air Base Wing, gives the invocation during a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony held at the base chapel May 27, 2016 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Merrifield spoke on remembering the shoulders we stand on as we continue today’s missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders/Released)

Incirlik honors fallen with remembrance cermony

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) David Merrifield, 39th Air Base Wing, speaks to the audience at a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony held at the base chapel May 27, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Merrifield spoke on remembering we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us and paid the ultimate price. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders/Released)

Incirlik honors fallen with remembrance cermony

U.S. Air Force Airman Alyssa Flanagan, 39th Security Forces Squadron security response team member, plays “Taps” during a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony at the base chapel May 27, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. “Taps”, traditionally played at military funerals, is a song meant to honor the sacrifice of fallen servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders/Released)

Incirlik honors fallen with remembrance cermony

Airmen listen to U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) David Merrifield, 39th Air Base Wing, speak during a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony at the base chapel May 27, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Merrifield spoke on remembering we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us and paid the ultimate price. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders/Released)

Incirlik honors fallen with remembrance cermony

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sean Perry, 39th Air Base Wing executive officer, watches as the base honor guard presents the colors before the playing of the Turkish and U.S. National anthems during a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony held at the base chapel May 27, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The remembrance ceremony was a time to reflect on those lost during past and current conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders/Released)

Incirlik honors fallen with remembrance cermony

Audience members stand at attention while members of the base honor guard bring forth a wreath of flowers to be laid out during a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony held at the base chapel May 27, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The ceremony was a time to reflect on those lost during past and current conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders/Released)

Incirlik honors fallen with remembrance cermony

Members of the base honor guard place a wreath of flowers during a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony held at the base chapel May 27, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Memorial Day was originally founded to honor fallen soldiers from the Civil War, now Memorial Day honors all Americans who died in military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders/Released)

Incirlik honors fallen with remembrance ceremony

Published June 2, 2016
By Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Members of the base honor guard present the colors during the playing of the U.S. and Turkish national anthems at a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony held at the base chapel May 27, 2016, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Memorial Day was originally founded to honor fallen soldiers from the Civil War, now Memorial Day honors all Americans who died in military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jack Sanders/Released)