From right, Air Force Sergeant's Association International President retired Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Yeomans, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and Air Force Association President retired Gen. Craig McKinley lay a Memorial Day wreath during a ceremony held May 26, 2014, at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va. Cody provided the keynote speech, remarking that for him Memorial Day is a day to remember the freedom that we all share because of the fortitude shown by of our fallen comrades in fighting and standing their ground. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)