Presidential Inauguration

Air Force District of Washington members salute President Barack Obama while passing during the inauguration parade. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Adrianne Wilson)

Former President Bush Departs Andrews

Former President George W. Bush walks with Col. Steven M. Shepro, 316th Wing commander, prior to delivering his final goodbyes to more than 1,000 guests here at Andrews AFB on Jan. 20. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

President-elect Obama meets with AFIC

U.S. President-elect Barack Obama greets U.S. Air Force Major Marilyn Thomas Marilyn, 79th Medical Wing, temporarily assigned to Armed Forces Inaugural Committee members in Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 2008. AFIC carries on a tradition, which dates back more than 200 years, of honoring the new commander in chief and recognizing civilian control of the military. AFIC is a joint-service organization responsible for providing military ceremonial support to the 56th Presidential Inauguration, which will take place on Jan. 20, 2009. (Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kyle Niemi, U.S. Coast Guard)

Inauguration practice

Air Force District of Washington airmen march in the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Parade rehearsal down Pennsylvania Avenue from the U.S. Capitol to the White House on Jan. 11. More than 5,000 men and women from the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps are providing military ceremonial support for the presidential inauguration, a tradition dating back to George Washington’s 1789 inauguration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renae Kleckner)

Inauguration practice

Airmen line up to receive their lunch prior to departure during the preparation for the practice of the inauguration on Andrews AFB, Jan. 11, 2009. More than 5,000 men and women from the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps are providing military ceremonial support for the presidential inauguration, a tradition dating back to George Washington’s 1789 inauguration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Giang Dong Nguyen)