Colonel Brian Hebert, Col. Neal Byrne, Commander of the 103rd Airlift Wing, Lt. Col. Gary Caponetti, and Lt. Col. Josh Panis of the 103rd Airlift Wing prepare to receive folded American flags at their joint retirement on May 3, 2025 at Bradley Air Force Base in East Granby, Connecticut. The presentation of the American flag to retiring military members is a poignant and ceremonial act of gratitude and respect for their service to the nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Emme Drummond)