The United States flag is stretched out in preparation to be folded during a retreat ceremony performed by the Shaw Air Force Base Honor Guard, May 4, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Shaw's Honor Guard conducted the retreat ceremony at the end of the first day of Shaw's Air Expo. More than 80 Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, including the 20th FW Commander Col. Clay Hall, stood in formation for the retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Shaw Air Force Base Honor Guard, stand in formation in preparation to perform a retreat ceremony, May 4, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Shaw's Honor Guard conducted the retreat ceremony at the end of the first day of Shaw's Air Expo. More than 80 Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, including the 20th FW Commander Col. Clay Hall, stood in formation for the retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing stand in formation for a retreat ceremony, May 4, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Shaw's Honor Guard conducted the retreat ceremony at the end of the first day of Shaw's Air Expo. More than 80 Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, including the 20th FW Commander Col. Clay Hall, stood in formation for the retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Adam Anderson, Shaw Air Force Base Honor Guard member, looks over his team of honor guard members as they prepare to execute a retreat ceremony, May 4, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Shaw's Honor Guard conducted the retreat ceremony at the end of the first day of Shaw's Air Expo. More than 80 Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, including the 20th FW Commander Col. Clay Hall, stood in formation for the retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen in the grades of E-4 and below make up the core of the Shaw Air Force Base Honor guard. Pictured here an Airman 1st Class and other members of Shaw's Honor Guard stand in formation in preparation to perform a retreat ceremony, May 4, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base S.C. Shaw's Honor Guard conducted the retreat ceremony at the end of the first day of Shaw's Air Expo. More than 80 Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, including the 20th FW Commander Col. Clay Hall, stood in formation for the retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Shaw Air Force Base Honor Guard, march into place during the execution of a retreat ceremony, May 4, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Shaw's Honor Guard conducted the retreat ceremony at the end of the first day of Shaw's Air Expo. More than 80 Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, including the 20th FW Commander Col. Clay Hall, stood in formation for the retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Shaw Air Force Base Honor Guard, fold the United States flag during a retreat ceremony, May 4, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Shaw's Honor Guard conducted the retreat ceremony at the end of the first day of Shaw's Air Expo. More than 80 Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, including the 20th FW Commander Col. Clay Hall, stood in formation for the retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing render a salute during a retreat ceremony, May 4, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Shaw's Honor Guard conducted the retreat ceremony at the end of the first day of Shaw's Air Expo. More than 80 Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, including the 20th FW Commander Col. Clay Hall, stood in formation for the retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Shaw Air Force Base Honor Guard, fold the United States flag during a retreat ceremony, May 4, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Shaw's Honor Guard conducted the retreat ceremony at the end of the first day of Shaw's Air Expo. More than 80 Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, including the 20th FW Commander Col. Clay Hall, stood in formation for the retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Shaw Air Force Base Honor Guard, make the final adjustments to the United States flag after folding it during a retreat ceremony, May 4, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base S.C. Shaw's Honor Guard conducted the retreat ceremony at the end of the first day of Shaw's Air Expo. More than 80 Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, including the 20th FW Commander Col. Clay Hall, stood in formation for the retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Shaw Air Force Base Honor Guard, march in formation with a fold United States flag concluding a retreat ceremony, May 4, 2012, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Shaw's Honor Guard conducted the retreat ceremony at the end of the first day of Shaw's Air Expo. More than 80 Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, including the 20th FW Commander Col. Clay Hall, stood in formation for the retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)
by Senior Airman Kenny Holston
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
5/7/2012 - SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, SC -- U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Shaw Air Force Base Honor Guard performed a retreat ceremony to conclude day one of the Shaw Air Expo here May 4, 2012.
All in attendance were able to witness the full spectrum of a retreat ceremony performed by military professionals.
More than 80 Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing, including the 20th FW Commander Col. Clay Hall, stood in formation for the retreat.
The purpose of retreat ceremonies is to pay respect to the U.S. flag and signal the end of the duty day.
