Fairchild Air Force Base’s Honor Guard flanked by Airway Heights’ Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3386 and Fairchild’s Boy Scout Troop 342 lead the procession of service and community members alike during a Veterans Day ceremony at Fort George Wright Veterans Cemetery, Nov. 11, 2014, in Spokane, Wash. Since its inception on May 13, 1938, Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of week it falls. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

Col. Brian McDaniel, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to the Spokane community during a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2014, at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Wash. The purpose of Veterans Day is to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Fairchild Airmen visited several locations Nov. 11 to show appreciation and interact with veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janelle Patiño)

American flags whip around at the grave sites of fallen U.S. servicemembers on Veterans Day at Fort George Wright Veterans Cemetery, Nov. 11, 2014, in Spokane, Wash. Airway Heights’ Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3386 and Fairchild Air Force Base’s Honor Guard and Boy Scout Troop 342 presented the colors, wreaths and honors during this Veterans Day ceremony that brought service and community members together. An Act approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November each year a legal holiday dedicated to the cause of world peace honoring Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen, American veterans, of all wars. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

Despite frigid temperatures and gusty winds, an Airway Heights’ Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3386 member renders a salute as fellow community members, Fairchild Air Force Base’s Honor Guard and Boy Scout Troop 342 brave the cold during the wreath dedication portion of a Veterans Day ceremony at Fort George Wright Veterans Cemetery, Nov. 11, 2014, in Spokane, Wash. The VFW, Honor Guard, and Boy Scouts presented the colors, wreaths and honors during this Veterans Day ceremony that brought service and community members together. Veterans Day is a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

Brian Teed, Superintendent of the Spokane Veterans Home, welcomes the residents of the home to a Veterans Day observance on Nov. 8, 2014, in Spokane, Wash. Teed thanked the veteran’s home residents for their service and other attendees for their support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)

The Washington Air National Guard’s 141st Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard from Fairchild Air Force Base presents the colors Nov. 8, 2014, at the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane, Wash. The Honor Guard kicked off the event that was conducted for the residents of the veteran’s home where Col. Charles McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, spoke to more than 60 former Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)

Col. Charles McDaniel, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to the residents of the Spokane Veterans Home Nov. 8, 2014, in Spokane, Wash. McDaniel spoke to the residents of the Veterans Home and thanked them for their service to the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Taylor Bourgeous)

Spokane Mayor David Condon, a U.S. Army veteran, address a crowd of more than 300 people during “Welcome Home” community tribute to all veterans Nov. 11, 2014, at Felts Field in Spokane Valley, Wash. The event, hosted by the Honor Point Military and Aerospace Museum, featured a variety of speakers and entertainment provided by the Mt. Spokane High School Marching Band and the Spokane Brass Works. Veterans Day is a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James McCoy addresses a crowd of more than 300 veterans from WWII to current military members as well as friends, family and military supporters during a Veterans Day event hosted by the Honor Point Military and Aerospace Museum Nov. 11, 2014, at Felts Field in Spokane Valley, Wash. McCoy was the sixth chief master sergeant of the Air Force from 1979 to 1981. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)