With greatest respect

U.S. Air Force Honor Guardsmen honor members of the Columbian Air Force during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, April 9, 2013, in Arlington, Va. Air Force District of Washington leadership and members of the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard rendered honors to members of the Columbian Air Force who lost their lives during a time of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

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Music from the shadows

The U.S. Air Force Band Ceremonial Brass Ensemble performs during a wreath laying ceremony honoring Airmen of the Columbian Air Force at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, April 9, 2013, in Arlington, Va. The ceremonial brass ensemble is a 38-member organization consisting of world-class brass players, percussionists and a drum major. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

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Presentation of the colors

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard colors team members perform ceremonial drill during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, April 9, 2013, in Arlington, Va. Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Sharon K. G. Dunbar hosted the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

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Honoring the unknown

Spectators honor Airmen of the Columbian Air Force during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, April 9, 2013, in Arlington, Va. Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Sharon K. G. Dunbar hosted the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

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Warming up the pipes

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Shipes, U.S. Air Force Band ceremonial brass ensemble euphoniumist, warms up prior to a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, April 9, 2013, in Arlington, Va. The wreath laying ceremony, held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honored fallen members of the Colombian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

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Silent steps

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard colors team members honor Airmen of the Columbian Air Force during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, April 9, 2013, in Arlington, Va. Air Force District of Washington leadership and members of the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard rendered honors to members of the Columbian Air Force who lost their lives during a time of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

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U.S. Airmen honor Columbian Air Force

Columbian Air Force Commander Gen. Tito Saul Pinilla Pinilla and Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Sharon K. G. Dunbar render a salute during the playing of The Star-Spangled Banner and Columbian national anthem at a wreath laying ceremony, April 9, 2013, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington, Va. The ceremony honored Columbian Air Force Airmen who lost their lives during a time of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

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Colombian Air Force wreath laying ceremony

Columbian Air Force Commander Gen. Tito Saul Pinilla Pinilla places a wreath honoring members of the Columbian Air Force who lost their lives during a time of war at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, April 9, 2013, in Arlington, Va. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Band performed during the ceremony with precise ceremonial drill and patriotic music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

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Columbian Air Force honored

U.S. Air Force and Columbian Air Force Airmen render a salute during the placement of a wreath honoring members of the Columbian Air Force at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, April 9, 2013, in Arlington, Va. Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Sharon K. G. Dunbar hosted the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

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General discussion

Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Sharon K. G. Dunbar speaks with Columbian Air Force Commander Gen. Tito Saul Pinilla Pinilla following a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, April 9, 2013, in Arlington, Va. The ceremony honored fallen members of the Colombian Air Force for their sacrifices during times of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Steele C. G. Britton)

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AFDW honors Columbian Airmen at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Published April 11, 2013

With greatest respect

Music from the shadows

Presentation of the colors

Honoring the unknown

Warming up the pipes

Silent steps

U.S. Airmen honor Columbian Air Force

Colombian Air Force wreath laying ceremony

Columbian Air Force honored

General discussion