Air National Guardsman MASTER SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., kisses his wife Sandra during a ceremony launching the Spouse Pin program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2004. The Air Force Spouse Pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. The Spouse Pin program is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim...

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Air National Guardsman MASTER SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., kisses his wife Sandra during a ceremony launching the Spouse Pin program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2004. The Air Force Spouse Pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. The Spouse Pin program is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim...

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[Complete] Scene Caption: Air National Guardsman MASTER SGT. Glenn Forney, from the 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., kisses his wife Sandra during a ceremony launching the Spouse Pin program at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Nov. 8, 2004. The Air Force Spouse Pin sports a blue star cradled in the Air Force symbol. The pin is a contemporary adaptation of a wartime tradition dating back to World War I where families hung service flags in their windows displaying a blue star for each family member serving in the armed forces. The Spouse Pin program is designed to recognize and thank those who support the efforts of Airmen stationed around the world. (USAF PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi) (Released)

Base: Pentagon

State: District Of Columbia (DC)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF

Release Status: Released to Public
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