Airmen of the Ellsworth Air Force Base Honor Guard fold an American flag during a funeral at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, S.D., Jan. 6, 2012. Once the flag is folded, the NCO in charge of presents the flag to the military member’s next of kin in honor of their loved one's faithful military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kate Thornton/Released)