Colonel Robert S. Arthur (center) introduces honor guards from all four branches of the military and the U.S. Coast Guard, May 25, 2008, at the Kansas City Symphony's "Celebration at the Station" Memorial Day observance. The annual event, held at Kansas City's Union Station and World War I Liberty Memorial, attracts 40,000 spectators who enjoy patriotic music performed by the symphony, as well as ceremonies honoring America's armed forces. Colonel Arthur is the commander of the 442nd Fighter Wing, an Air Force Reserve A-10 Thunderbolt II-unit based at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. David Kurle)