In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill proclaming Nov. 11 as Veterans Day and called upon Americans everywhere to devote themselves to the casue of peace. The city of Alamogordo, N.M. recognized Veterans Day by having a Veterans Day parade, Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M., to honor America's fallen heroes, veterans and members who continue to serve. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Steel Talons Honor Guard members, particapate in the Veterans Day parade, Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M. The duties of the Steel Talons are primarily performing military funerals, postings of the colors and various ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

Airman 1st Class Stephanie Lenard, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Steel Talons Honor Guard member, along side Alamogordo High School Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) particapate in the Veterans Day parade, Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M. The duties of the Steel Talons are primarily performing military funerals. The Talons also perform Colors and other details at other military ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

Staff Sgt. David Thomas's son, Antonio, shows his patriotism by waving his American flag during the Veterans Day parade, Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

Team Holloman members escort children during the Veterans Day parade, Nov. 8, Alamogordo, N.M.The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. A color guard made up of members from each of the military services, renders honors to America's war dead during a tradition-rich ceremony at the Tomb of the Unkowns. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

Team Holloman members escort a child in the Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., fire truck during the Veterans Day parade, Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M.The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. A color guard made up of members from each of the military services, renders honors to America's war dead during a tradition-rich ceremony at the Tomb of the Unkowns. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

Amember of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., passes out candy to children during the Veterans Day parade Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

Amember of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., passes out candy to children during the Veterans Day parade Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

Airman 1st Class Collier Buffington, 49th Logisitics Readiness Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., passes out candy to children during the Veterans Day parade Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

Two young children smile as military members of Otero County pass out candy during the Veterans Day parade Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M.The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. A color guard made up of members from each of the military services, renders honors to America's war dead during a tradition-rich ceremony at the Tomb of the Unkowns. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

Airman 1st Class Collier Buffington, 49th Logisitics Readiness Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., passes out candy to children during the Veterans Day parade Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

Airman 1st Class Collier Buffington, 49th Logisitics Readiness Squadron, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., passes out candy to children during the Veterans Day parade Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

A young child sits on the corner of 10th Street waving an American flag as military members of Otero County pass out candy during the Veterans Day parade, Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M.The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov.11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. A color guard made up of members from each of the military services, renders honors to America's war dead during a tradition-rich ceremony at the Tomb of the Unkowns. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

A group of retired and active duty military members ride their motocyles in the Veterans Day parade, Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M. Veterans Day is to honor America's fallen heroes, veterans and members who continue to serve. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

A group of retired and active duty military members ride their motocyles in the Veterans Day parade, Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M. Veterans Day is to honor America's fallen heroes, veterans and members who continue to serve. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

A group of girl scouts from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., March down 10th Street during the Veterans Day parade Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M. Veterans Day is to honor America's fallen heroes, veterans and members who continue to serve. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill proclaming Nov. 11 as Veterans Day and called upon Americans everywhere to devote themselves to the casue of peace. The city of Alamogordo, N.M., recognized Veterans Day by having a Vetreans Day parade, Nov. 8, to honor America's fallen heroes, veterans and members who continue to serve. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill proclaming Nov. 11 as Veterans Day and called upon Americans everywhere to devote themselves to the casue of peace. The city of Alamogordo, N.M., recognized Veterans Day by having a Vetreans Day parade, Nov. 8, to honor America's fallen heroes, veterans and members who continue to serve. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill proclaming Nov. 11 as Veterans Day and called upon Americans everywhere to devote themselves to the casue of peace. The city of Alamogordo, N.M., recognized Veterans Day by having a Vetreans Day parade, Nov. 8, to honor America's fallen heroes, veterans and members who continue to serve. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

The Alamogordo High School color guard team marches down 10th Street during the Veterans Day parade, Nov. 8, Alamogordo, N.M.The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. A color guard made up of members from each of the military services, renders honors to America's war dead during a tradition-rich ceremony at the Tomb of the Unkowns. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

Miss Mescalero rides on top of a vechicle during the Veterans Day parade, Nov. 8, in Alamogordo, N.M.The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. A color guard made up of members from each of the military services, renders honors to America's war dead during a tradition-rich ceremony at the Tomb of the Unkowns. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill proclaming Nov. 11 as Veterans Day and called upon Americans everywhere to devote themselves to the casue of peace. The city of Alamogordo, N.M., recognized Veterans Day by having a Vetreans Day parade, Nov. 8, to honor America's fallen heroes, veterans and members who continue to serve. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held Nov. 11 each year at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

A group of cheerleaders from Holloman middle school cheer during the Veterans Day Parade Nov 8, in Alamogordo, N.M. Veterans Day is to honor America's fallen heroes, veterans and members who continue to serve. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)

In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill proclaming November 11th as Veterans Day and called upon Americans everywhere to devote themselves to the casue of peace. The city of Alamogordo, N.M. recognized Veterans day by having a Vetreans Day Parade Nov 8, in Alamogordo, N.M. The who honor America's fallen heroes, veterans and members who continue to serve. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Anthony Nelson)