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By Eric Ritter
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs
JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA BOLLING, Va. - Joint Base Anacostia Bolling-based Sailors and Airmen were on hand to support the 69th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day). A ceremony was held at the World War II Memorial to honor the sacrifices the veterans and even civilians had to endure during that time.
The ceremony, held Sept. 2, flowed with many military ceremonial traditions such as color guard flag and wreath presentations. the Joint Base Airmen and Sailors who took part in the event, as part of the Joint Service Color Guard, said this is a moment they won’t forget.
Air Force Airman 1st class James Hanford of Kaufman, Texas, said he was honored to be a part of the ceremony. “I felt this really was a privilege to be a part of,” he said. “It’s not every day I get to do a ceremony like this.”
Navy Seaman Austin Hopkins of Barberton, Ohio, echoed Hanford. “It was very rewarding to me to be a part of a ceremony like this. I’m glad I got to be a part of it.”
The two JBAB-based service members presented their respective military branch’s flag during the color’s presentation.
Later, during the ceremony they presented wreaths to World War II veterans who were on-hand to be honored for their service during the war.
President George H.W. Bush’s grandson, George Prescott Bush, was the keynote speaker for the event and highlighted how their service helped shape both the America we know today as well as his own Navy Reserve career.
The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band provided live music with songs from Taps to the Armed Forces Medley.
More than 400,000 Americans lost their lives during World War II in what is called the most costly conflict in recorded history. World War II veterans said during the ceremony every American was
mobilized to some degree to help support the fight. V-J Day will continue to be observed annually in our nation’s Capitol, and the Sailors and Airmen of JBAB stand ready to support it every year.
| Date Taken: | 09.02.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 09.05.2014 15:36 |
| Story ID: | 141298 |
| Location: | US |
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