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  • Airmen from the 81st Training Group carrying the 50 state flags march in the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    Airmen from the 81st Training Group carrying the 50 state flags march in the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Retired U.S. Army Col. Ralph Lechner attends the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    Retired U.S. Army Col. Ralph Lechner attends the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Air Force Sergeants Association members march in the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    Air Force Sergeants Association members march in the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, Second Air Force commander, and U.S. Navy Capt. Jeff Powell, Naval Construction Battalion Center commander, Gulfport, Mississippi, render a salute during the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, Second Air Force commander, and U.S. Navy Capt. Jeff Powell, Naval Construction Battalion Center commander, Gulfport, Mississippi, render a salute during the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Gulf Coast residents attend the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    Gulf Coast residents attend the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Moore sings the national anthem during the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Moore sings the national anthem during the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Airmen from the 81st Training Group march in the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    Airmen from the 81st Training Group march in the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, Second Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st Training Wing command chief, participate in the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson, Second Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sarah Esparza, 81st Training Wing command chief, participate in the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Members of the U.S. Army 41st Army Band perform during the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    Members of the U.S. Army 41st Army Band perform during the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Members of Gold Star Families ride in a float during the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    Members of Gold Star Families ride in a float during the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Members of the D'Iberville High School band participate in the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    Members of the D'Iberville High School band participate in the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Col. Chance Geray, 81st Training Group commander, renders a salute during the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    U.S. Air Force Col. Chance Geray, 81st Training Group commander, renders a salute during the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard members present the colors during the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard members present the colors during the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard members present the colors during the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard members present the colors during the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Airmen from the 81st Training Group carrying the 50 state flags march in the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    Airmen from the 81st Training Group carrying the 50 state flags march in the 21st Annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade in Biloxi, Mississippi, Nov. 6, 2021. Keesler Air Force Base leadership, along with hundreds of Airmen, attended and participated in the parade in support of all veterans, past and present. More than 50 unique floats, marching bands and military units marched in the largest Veterans Day parade on the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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    Keesler Dragons honor veterans during parade

    • Published Nov. 9, 2021
    • By Kemberly Groue
    • 81st Training Wing Public Affairs
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