Airmen from Charleston AFB march in formation during the Veterans Day parade in downtown Charleston Nov.9. Retirees, active-duty members and former prisoners of war from all branches of the armed forces joined together to celebrate Veterans Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

A retired Air Force member salutes the American flag during the singing of the national anthem before the Veterans Day Parade in downtown Charleston Nov. 9. Retirees, active-duty members and former prisoners of war from all branches of the armed forces joined together to celebrate Veterans Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

A Charleston AFB C-17 does a fly-by to begin the Veterans Day parade in downtown Charleston Nov. 9. Retirees, active-duty members and former prisoners of war from all branches of the armed forces joined together to celebrate Veterans Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Veterans from World War II ride down the street and wave at the crowd during the Veterans Day parade in downtown Charleston Nov.9. Retirees, active-duty members and former prisoners of war from all branches of the armed forces joined together to celebrate Veterans Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)

Veterans dressed in uniform drive through downtown Charleston in vintage military vehicles Nov. 9. Retirees, active-duty members and former prisoners of war from all branches of the armed forces joined together to celebrate Veteran's Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)