6/4/2012 - Hundreds of people paid their respects during Memorial Day at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson national cemetery May 28. The holiday serves as a day of remembrance in honor of those who have died in the nation's wars, an opportunity to pray for the fallen, and a renewed commitment for those currently serving. The weekend also marks the beginning of Critical Days of Summer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

6/4/2012 - Members of the Midnight Sons Barbershop Chorus perform during Memorial Day at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson national cemetery May 28. The holiday serves as a day of remembrance in honor of those who have died in the nation's wars, an opportunity to pray for the fallen, and a renewed commitment for those currently serving. The weekend also marks the beginning of Critical Days of Summer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

6/4/2012 - Members of the Air Force Band of the Pacific perform during Memorial Day at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson national cemetery May 28. The holiday serves as a day of remembrance in honor of those who have died in the nation's wars, an opportunity to pray for the fallen, and a renewed commitment for those currently serving. The weekend also marks the beginning of Critical Days of Summer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)