Patriot Guard Rider “Bear” displays signposts detailing his military service on his riding vest as he waits at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., for the return of 28th Bomb Wing Airmen, July 27, 2007. During the Airmen’s 6 month deployment to Southwest Asia they supported combat operation for Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM. The Patriot Guard Riders are a group of motorcycle riders that attend military events to show respect and shield the service member and family from interruptions caused by protestors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller)(Released by Tech. Sgt. Steven Wilson, 28th BW/PA)