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Retreat

Col. John McDonald, 43rd Airlift Wing vice commander, looks on as the ceremonial knights of the Pope Honor Guard team fold the American flag at a retreat ceremony Tuesday. The ceremony rounded out the day of the Installation Excellence Award inspection with the 82nd Airborne All-American Chorus singing to the masses. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Murchison)

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The People Made the Difference

Published Sept. 28, 2006