A lone trumpeter plays "Taps" Nov. 9 during Sheppard AFB's annual Veteran's Day Luncheon at the Sheppard Club. Originally used to signal lights out for military encampments, the military began using "Taps" in the late 1800s for funerals and special recognition events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken)
Retired Chief Master Sgt. Thomas H. Taylor, former Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Sheppard Technical Training Center, speaks to the audience Nov. 9 during Sheppard AFB's annual Veteran's Day Luncheon. The chief emphasized the importance of taking care of veterans and those currently serving, especially those families who have someone deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken)
The Sheppard Air Force Base color guard prepares to post the colors Nov. 9 at the annual Veteran's Day Luncheon at the Sheppard Club. The guest speaker for the event was former Sheppard Technical Training Center Senior Enlisted Advisor and retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas H. Taylor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken
Guests at Sheppard's Veteran's Day Luncheon pay tribute to the nation's flag Nov. 9 at the Sheppard AFB Club while the 77th Army Band from Fort Sill, Okla., plays the national anthem. Sheppard AFB honored all veterans, past and present, during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken)
Members of the 77th Army Band Jazz Ensemble from Fort Sill, Okla., play a tune for guests Nov. 9 at Sheppard AFB's annual Veteran's Day Luncheon. The band performed several military numbers during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken)