U.S. Airmen from the 443rd Expeditionary Air Squadron (443rd EAS) gather to celebrate Juneteenth with games and music June 19, 2024, Iraq. The smell of barbecued meat fills the air, mingling with the sounds of casual conversation and laughter. Inside, Airmen team up to play cornhole, shoot pool, and eat food in celebration of the federal holiday. But before everyone begins to eat, a moment of silence is held to remember the lives of African Americans who suffered for their children’s freedom, and the sacrifices they made so that we live in a more tolerant nation.
↧