Keesler participates in Biloxi National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Moore sings the national anthem during the Biloxi National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony in Biloxi, Mississippi, May 27, 2019. The ceremony honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces. Biloxi National Cemetery is the final resting place of more than 23,000 veterans and their family members. Eight hundred burials take place there every year for men and women who served in wars years ago and for those defending America today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Keesler participates in Biloxi National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

U.S. Army Sgt. Patrick Hand, 41st Army Band, Jackson, Mississippi, plays Taps during the Biloxi National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony in Biloxi, Mississippi, May 27, 2019. The ceremony honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces. Biloxi National Cemetery is the final resting place of more than 23,000 veterans and their family members. Eight hundred burials take place there every year for men and women who served in wars years ago and for those defending America today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Keesler participates in Biloxi National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

Emily Crower, spouse of retired U.S. Army Maj. Albert Crower, presents a wreath on behalf of the Gold Star Wives organization during the Biloxi National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony in Biloxi, Mississippi, May 27, 2019. The ceremony honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces. Biloxi National Cemetery is the final resting place of more than 23,000 veterans and their family members. Eight hundred burials take place there every year for men and women who served in wars years ago and for those defending America today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Keesler participates in Biloxi National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy, Second Air Force commander, delivers remarks during the Biloxi National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony in Biloxi, Mississippi, May 27, 2019. The ceremony honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces. Biloxi National Cemetery is the final resting place of more than 23,000 veterans and their family members. Eight hundred burials take place there every year for men and women who served in wars years ago and for those defending America today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Keesler participates in Biloxi National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

U.S. Navy veteran Pat McCarthy renders a salute during the Biloxi National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony in Biloxi, Mississippi, May 27, 2019. The ceremony honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces. Biloxi National Cemetery is the final resting place of more than 23,000 veterans and their family members. Eight hundred burials take place there every year for men and women who served in wars years ago and for those defending America today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Keesler participates in Biloxi National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

American flags are displayed in front of tomb stones at the Biloxi National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony in Biloxi, Mississippi, May 27, 2019. The ceremony honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces. Biloxi National Cemetery is the final resting place of more than 23,000 veterans and their family members. Eight hundred burials take place there every year for men and women who served in wars years ago and for those defending America today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

Keesler participates in Biloxi National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

Published May 28, 2019
By Kemberly Groue
81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --