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Dignified Transfer at Nellis AFB

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- A U.S. Army pallbearer team transfers the remains of Army Sgt. Ken Hermogino, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 21, 2011. Sergeant Hermogino died May 9 in Herat province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related vehicle accident. Sergeant Hermogino graduated from Basic High School in Las Vegas in 1998 and, prior to transitioning to the U.S. Army in 2009, he served eight years in the U.S. Air Force as a medical administrator. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

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Dignified Transfer at Nellis AFB

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Airmen line the streets of Nellis Air Force Base to to pay their respects as a a hearse carrying U.S. Army Sgt. Ken Hermogino departs Nellis Air Force Base following a dignified transfer ceremony here May 21, 2011. Sergeant Hermogino died May 9 in Herat province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related vehicle accident. Sergeant Hermogino graduated from Basic High School in Las Vegas in 1998 and, prior to transitioning to the U.S. Army in 2009, he served eight years in the U.S. Air Force as a medical administrator. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

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Dignified Transfer at Nellis Air Force Base

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- A U.S. Army pallbearer team transfers the remains of Army Sgt. Ken Hermogino, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 21, 2011. Sergeant Hermogino died May 9 in Herat province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related vehicle accident. Sergeant Hermogino graduated from Basic High School in Las Vegas in 1998 and, prior to transitioning to the U.S. Army in 2009, he served eight years in the U.S. Air Force as a medical administrator. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

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Defending Freedom Memorial dedication

LAS VEGAS -- The Defending Freedom Memorial is located at the Red Rock National Conservation Area in Las Vegas. The memorial was initially dedicated in 2005 and is comprised of seven sandstones with the engraved names of Nevada's fallen servicemen and women. In 2011, the names Nellis Airmen Senior Airman Michael Buras, Staff Sgt. David Smith, 1st Lt. Joel Gentz and Capt. David Wisniewski were added to the memorial. All four Airmen were lost in 2010 while supporting operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie L. Nicley)

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Defending Freedom Memorial dedication

LAS VEGAS -- Attendees listen as guest speakers honor fallen servicemembers with Nevada ties during the 6th annual Defending Freedom Memorial dedication ceremony at the Red Rock National Conservation Area May 14, 2011. The Defending Freedom Memorial was initially dedicated in 2005 and is comprised of seven sandstones with the engraved names of Nevada's fallen servicemen and women. This year, the names Nellis Airmen Senior Airman Michael Buras, Staff Sgt. David Smith, 1st Lt. Joel Gentz and Capt. David Wisniewski were added to the memorial. All four Airmen were lost in 2010 while supporting operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie L. Nicley)

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Nellis Airmen remembered during annual memorial dedication

LAS VEGAS --Col. Kit Lambert, 99th Security Forces Group commander, speaks during the 6th annual Defending Freedom Memorial dedication ceremony at the Red Rock National Conservation Area May 14, 2011. Hosted annually, the event honors fallen servicemembers with ties to Nevada and provides a forum for the community to express its appreciation for this sacrifice. The Defending Freedom Memorial was initially dedicated in 2005 and is comprised of seven sandstones with the engraved names of Nevada's fallen servicemen and women. This year, the names Nellis Airmen Senior Airman Michael Buras, Staff Sgt. David Smith, 1st Lt. Joel Gentz and Capt. David Wisniewski were added to the memorial. All four Airmen were lost in 2010 while supporting operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie L. Nicley)

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Defending Freedom Memorial dedication

LAS VEGAS -- A bicyclist places a flag at the foot of the Defending Freedom Memorial at Red Rock National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, May 14. The Defending Freedom Memorial honors fallen servicemembers with ties to Nevada and provides a forum for the community to express its appreciation for this sacrifice. The Defending Freedom Memorial was initially dedicated in 2005 and is comprised of seven sandstones with the engraved names of Nevada's fallen servicemen and women. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie L. Nicley)

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Defending Freedom Memorial dedication

LAS VEGAS --The shadows of Nevada Congressman Joe Heck and his son, Joseph, are visible as they pay their respects at the Defending Freedom Memorial at Red Rock National Conservation Area May 14, 2011. Congressman Heck was a guest speaker at the 6th annual Defending Freedom Memorial dedication ceremony. Hosted annually, the event honors fallen servicemembers with ties to Nevada and provides a forum for the community to express its appreciation for this sacrifice. The Defending Freedom Memorial was initially dedicated in 2005 and is comprised of seven sandstones with the engraved names of Nevada's fallen servicemen and women. This year, the names Nellis Airmen Senior Airman Michael Buras, Staff Sgt. David Smith, 1st Lt. Joel Gentz and Capt. David Wisniewski were added to the memorial. All four Airmen were lost in 2010 while supporting operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie L. Nicley)

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Nellis pays respects to fallen Soldier

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Airmen render salutes as a a hearse carrying U.S. Army Sgt. Ken Hermogino departs Nellis Air Force Base following a dignified transfer ceremony here May 21. Sergeant Hermogino died May 9 in Herat province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related vehicle accident. The son of a retired U.S. Navy senior chief petty officer, Sergeant Hermogino graduated from Basic High School in Las Vegas in 1998 and, prior to transitioning to the U.S. Army in 2009, he served eight years in the U.S. Air Force as a medical administrator. Sergeant Hermogino was assigned to the 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo. He will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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Elementary students create mural for USO

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Liam Hurtado Carol, Lomie Heard Elementary School student and son of Staff Sgt. Iliana Hurtado, 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron Flight Service Center non-commissioned officer in charge, rinses his paintbrush off after painting on a ceramic tile May 5. More than 125 students were chosen to paint pictures on the tiles for a mural that will be displayed in the USO common room at the McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

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Elementary students create mural for USO

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Andrea Mercer, Lomie Heard Elementary School art teacher, observes the students paintings in the multipurpose room of the school, May 5. More than 125 students were chosen to paint pictures on the tiles for a mural that will be displayed in the USO common room at the McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

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Elementary students create mural for USO

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Sheryl Page, "All Fired Up" ceramic stdio assistant manager, fills paper plates with different colors of paint for the students to use on their tiles at Lomie Heard Elementary School, May 5. More than 125 students were chosen to paint pictures on the tiles for a mural that will be displayed in the USO common room at the McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

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Elementary students create mural for USO

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Mrs. Gail Schomisch, "All Fired Up" ceramics studio owner, shows Lomie Heard Elementary School students an example of a tile display on May 5. Mrs. Schomisch came to the school to help create a mural for display in the USO common room, at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas. More than 125 students were chosen to paint pictures on the tiles for a mural that will be displayed in the USO common room at the McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)

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Las Vegas International Tattoo

LAS VEGAS -- Col. Steven Garland, 99th Air Base Wing commander, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., enjoys the show with his family during the International Tattoo at the Thomas & Mack Center April 15. The international tattoo is a show celebrating the contribution of America's armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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Las Vegas International Tattoo

LAS VEGAS -- U.S. Armed Forces and international police bands perform during the International Tattoo at the Thomas & Mack Center April 15. The international tattoo is a show celebrating the contribution of America's armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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Las Vegas International Tattoo

LAS VEGAS -- The Wicked Tinkers, a tribal celtic professional band, perform during the International Tattoo at the Thomas & Mack Center April 15. The international tattoo is a show celebrating the contribution of America's armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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Las Vegas International Tattoo

LAS VEGAS -- U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West applaud themselves after a performance during the International Tattoo at the Thomas & Mack Center April 15. The international tattoo is a show celebrating the contribution of America's armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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Las Vegas International Tattoo

LAS VEGAS -- U.S. Army "Old Guard" Drill Team performs walking the gauntlet during the International Tattoo at the Thomas & Mack Center April 15. The international tattoo is a show celebrating the contribution of America's armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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Las Vegas International Tattoo

LAS VEGAS -- A member of the U.S. Navy Band Southwest performs during the International Tattoo at the Thomas & Mack Center April 15. The international tattoo is a show celebrating the contribution of America's armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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Las Vegas International Tattoo

LAS VEGAS -- A member of the U.S. Marines Air Combat Band marches during the performance during the International Tattoo at the Thomas & Mack Center April 15. The international tattoo is a show celebrating the contribution of America's armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)

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