ALS 16-5: final retreat

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airman Leadership School Class 16-05 stand at attention during a final retreat ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 27, 2016. ALS Airmen were observed by instructors and base leadership for precision and accuracy throughout the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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ALS 16-5: final retreat

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airman Leadership School Class 16-05 stand at parade rest before a retreat ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 27, 2016. During the retreat, the American flag was lowered to signify the end of the duty day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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ALS 16-5: final retreat

A U.S. Airman assigned to the Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airman Leadership School Class 16-05 holds a halyard during a retreat ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 27, 2016. The halyard was used to lower and raise the American flag during reveille and retreat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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ALS 16-5: final retreat

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airman Leadership School Class 16-05 salute the American flag as it is lowered during a retreat ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 27, 2016. The retreat ceremony signaled the end of the duty day and paid respect to the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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ALS 16-5: final retreat

Airmen assigned to the Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airman Leadership School fold a flag during a retreat ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June, 27, 2016. Since the separation of the Air Force from the Army in 1947, Airmen have performed retreat ceremonies at the end of the duty day to show respect to the flag. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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ALS 16-5: final retreat

U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Jost, 20th Fighter Wing commander, talks to Airmen assigned to the Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airman Leadership School Class 16-05 after a retreat ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 27, 2016. Jost spoke to the Airmen about the importance of attention to detail as well as the significance of the retreat ceremony itself. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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ALS 16-5: final retreat

Published June 28, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- U.S. Airmen assigned to the Senior Master Sgt. David B. Reid Airman Leadership School Class 16-05 stand at attention during a final retreat ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 27, 2016. ALS Airmen were observed by instructors and base leadership for precision and accuracy throughout the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)